Halloween Paper Masks (DIY) - Part 1

Masks form an integral part of kids costumes at Halloween. They can be easily made at home with some paper and non-toxic colors or whatever stationery is available. What's more encouraging is that you don't need to be an artist to paint one! These masks are not only apt for the occasion but also are easy on the pocket. My daughter simply loves the pumpkin face mask and my favourite is the witch :) Let's get started.

Things needed:-

1. Craft paper / plain paper
2. Crepe paper
3. Paper plate
4. A pair of scissors
5. Glue
6. Sketch pens
7. Some paint and paint brush

Let's start with the witch face mask.

I have taken a yellow paper plate. You can use whichever colour you like or take a plain one and paint it. I didn't have a black paper so I painted a plain white paper. Cut out a triangular hat shape from the black paper and paste a yellow crepe paper strip on it as shown in the picutre. Also cut out eyes, lips and eyebrows. I have cut out some eyelashes as well for a dramatic effect. Cut the orange crepe paper into strips but don't cut till the very edge. Once you are through cutting and gathering all this, we need to paste them on the paper plate.

But before pasting anything, first mark the eye holes on the paper plate and cut. The gap is usually 5cm between the eyes.

 Now paste the different face parts on the paper plate.

Paste the crepe paper strips on either sides to make the hair locks. Secure the hat on top. You can use a double sided tape to stick the hat firmle in place.

To make the paper straw you can use any paper. and roll it from one edge diagonally, like this

On reaching the other edge secure the corner with some glue.

Cut off the flimsy edges.

 The straw is ready to be painted.

 Use water colour markers or paints to complete the desired look.

Continued............
Halloween Paper Masks (DIY) - Part 2
(Pimpkin Face Mask)