How to Make an Owl Paper Beak Mask

Owl costumes are not complete without a paper beak mask.

Princess dresses and superhero capes are a must-have for any dress-up box, but animal and bird costumes add a whole new dynamic. Whether putting together Halloween costumes or simply adding variety to the dress-up box, masks are often a necessary accessory. Inspire creative play or complete an impressive costume by making a paper owl mask.

Things You'll Need

• White card stock
• Orange, brown and yellow construction paper
• Elastic
• Glue
• Scissors
• Hole puncher

Instructions

1. Cut a semi-circle from thick white card stock. Cut eight teardrops 2 inches long and 1 inch wide from yellow construction paper, and cut 1/2-inch slits at the ends to make them look like feathers. Glue them to the white semi-circle, layered with edges overlapping. Glue four on each side pointing out. The rounded top 3 inches of the semi-circle should remain uncovered.

2. Cut 2-by-2-inch circles from brown construction paper, and cut out the center of each circle. Glue these just above the straight edge of the semi-circle. Cut holes in the white card stock to match up with the eye holes.

3. Cut a triangle for the beak out of orange construction paper. Fold the outside edges under, then glue the beak to the straight bottom edge of the semi-circle.

4. Use a hole puncher to punch a small round hole on each side of the mask. Make the hole in the white semi-circle under the feathers so it is hidden.

5. Loop elastic cord through each hole and tie it in the back.

References

• Artists Helping Children: Owl Mask Printables
• My Owl Barn: Paper Doll and Owl Mask