Mosaic Mask

crayola supplies

Metallic FX Crayons
Glue Sticks
No-Run School Glue
Blunt-Tip Scissors
Construction Paper

household supplies

recycled wrapping paper

Why

Facing the world can be an eye-opening experience with this colorful mask made from recycled materials.

Steps

1. On a piece of construction paper, cut out eyes for your mask with Crayola® Scissors.
2. Cut recycled paper pieces (wallpaper, gift wrap, junk mail) into interesting shapes. Glue them onto your mask with a Crayola Glue Stick to create the look you want.
3. Draw more mask designs and features with Crayola Metallic FX Crayons.
4. Make a slit at the bottom of your mask. Slide a craft stick through the slit and glue it to the back of the mask with Crayola School Glue. Dry.

When & Where

"The kids came up with wonderful masks using fabric scraps."
- Jamaela B., family child care provider.

"We keep a box of leftover wallpaper and other materials for popular art projects like this."
- Lekishia T., mom of three sons ages 6 to 12.

Interesting Info

Noh plays are an ancient, stylized form of acting in Japan. More than 80 wooden Noh masks are used to express emotion, mood, and character. A traditional Noh mask can take several months to make.

Safety Guidelines

Costumes & Masks— CAUTION: When children wear hand-crafted costumes and masks, make sure the crafts do not obstruct the child’s vision, hearing, or impede movement. Do not use feathers, fabric, or raffia on wearable costumes and masks because these items do not pass costume flammability tests. Wearable masks are those held in place on the face with elastic, yarn, or other materials. Keep away from open flames.

Scissors—ATTENTION: The cutting edges of scissors are sharp and care should be taken whenever cutting or handling. Blunt-tip scissors should be used only by children 4 years and older. Pointed-tip scissors should be used only by children 6 years and older.