Fantasy Masks

Why

Let kids express their imaginary selves by role playing wearing masks they created themselves.


Steps

1. The paper plate will be your mask. Use Crayola® Crayons to design a face on the plate.

2. With Crayola Scissors, cut out shapes for eyes so you can see. Cut out around your mask shape.

3. Punch holes on both sides of the mask. Cut two pieces of yarn and tie each piece around a hole. Attach the ends of the yarn with a piece of clear adhesive tape. OR use Crayola School Glue to attach a craft stick to the bottom inside of the mask. Let dry and use the craft stick as a handle to hold the mask up!

4. Have your friends create masks and pretend together for some "unreal" fun.

Safety Guidelines

Adult supervision is required for any arts & crafts project.

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.

String-Like Materials—Includes string, raffia, lacing, yarn, ribbon, and other similar material. Children 3 years and younger should not be given any string-like material that is longer than 12 inches. Close adult supervision is essential whenever children use string-like material. When crafts are to be worn around the necks of children 8 years and younger, attach the ends of the “string-like material” with clear adhesive tape, which allows easy release of the bond if the craft becomes entangled or caught on equipment. For children older than 8 years, the ends of the “string-like material” may be tied and knotted.

Wood—By its nature, wood is rough and may contain splinters or sharp points

Related Crafts

Crafts

 

Supplies

crayola supplies
  • Crayons
  • No-Run School Glue
  • Blunt-Tip Scissors
household supplies
  • Party Express paper plates
  • yarn
  • hole punch
  • craft sticks
  • clear adhesive tape

Where & When

"Using towels and old clothes, we created costumes to accompany the fantasy masks for a wonderful dress-up party."
Kalin R., mom of children ages 7 and 9.

"These were so easy. Our boys were galactic soldiers one day and outer space invaders the next."
Ian A., dad of children ages 5, 8, and 11.


Interesting Info

Open-ended play allows children to explore and create. This encourages their imagination and builds thinking skills.