Things You'll Need:
- Precut mask or cardboard
- Glitter
- Feathers
- Sequins
- Ribbon
- Paint
- Hot Glue
- Scissors
- Hole Puncher
- Elastic String or
- Popsicle Stick
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Step 1
Precut plastic masks are easily found in party stores during any time of year. As an alternative, you can print out a template and trace it onto cardboard and cut out with scissors.
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Step 2
If you are cutting your own mask or the blank mask you have purchased does not have holes, use a hole puncher to make holes on the sides of the mask. This is only necessary if you plan on using elastic string to wear the mask.
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Step 3
Paint your mask using any colors and pattern you wish, but keep in mind the traditional Mardi Gras colors: Green, Purple, and Yellow.
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Step 4
Use hot glue to attach feathers, glitter, sequins, ribbon, or anything you want to the front of your mask. Be careful not to obstruct your vision and don't make it too heavy or it will be hard to wear.
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Step 5
Let all decorations dry overnight so that everything is set in place.
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Step 6
Cut your elastic string to slightly smaller than will fit from ear to ear behind your head with out stretching and tie each end to the holes at the sides of the mask.
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Step 7
Alternatively, use a hot glue gun to attach a popsicle stick that hangs down from one side of the mask.
Comments
Mitestarossa said
on 3/11/2009 So much fun.
dzagotti said
on 3/10/2009 Cute idea!
FrazzledNanny said
on 3/10/2009 Thanks for the great craft. My youngest is always wanting to make masks. 5*