Halloween Paper Masks (DIY) - Part 2

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from (Halloween Paper Masks (DIY) - Part 1)

I hope you might have finished making the witch face mask by now. So let's try to make another popular face mask - the pumpkin!

This one's my daughter's favourite as well :)

I have taken an orange craft paper and a green one. Again if you don't have papers in these colours, don't worry, simply paint a plain paper.

Make some leaves and a tendril from the green paper. Draw a pumpkin shape on the orange paper and cut. Make triangular nose and eyes and draw some teeths for that menacing look.

Highlight it with black water colour pen/paint. I have used a black brush pen. Also don't forget to cut out the holes for the eyes following the same method of calculation - 5cm-6cm gap between the two holes.

To make the tendril we need a small green paper strip about 1.5 inch in length and 1" width. And a circular piece. Draw a spiral on the circular piece and cut. Roll the small rectangular strip to form a pipe. Now paste this spiral on it and the tendril is ready to be used!

Glue all the pieces together and attach an elastic string on the sides. The mask is now ready to be played with. I have used the paper straw here.

Here are a couple of more DIY paper mask ideas so don't hesitate to try.

This one is for those who love bright colours.

If you don't want to paint then just feel free to print these images on an A4 size sheet and make your own mask.

Mask 1

Mask 2

*The masks are approx 15cms in width and 18cms in height

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)