New Year holidays are the time when each of us dreams of miracles and magic. These days, regardless of age, people love to transform and create unusual images. This will help masks for the New Year. Together with a masquerade costume, she will help turn a person into a fairy-tale or cartoon character. In this image, you can have a good time at a theater ball, carnival or just in the yard by the barbecue and celebrate the New Year unforgettable.

Fans of the costume show prepare their outfits long before the holidays. Some prefer to buy ready-made costumes and embellish them a little, while others prefer to make them with their own hands.

Not everyone wants to spend a lot of money to buy an outfit, so it is important to know how to make a carnival mask with your own hands. To do this, you will not need to spend a lot of time and effort on its manufacture. If you correctly observe all the nuances, then the finished mask will amaze you with its simplicity and beauty.

Making a lace product

This mask can turn an ordinary dress into a carnival outfit. The most attractive will be a product made of black lace. It will give the girl mystery and a touch of mysticism. In work, you can use material of any color, the main thing is that it matches the shade of the festive dress.

To create a craft we need:

• tulle;
• velvet ribbon;
• scissors;
• black paint;
• thick paper or cardboard;
• food film;
• glue;
• scotch.

How to make a lace mask with your own hands quite simple and includes the following steps:

DIY cat mask

Such crafts can turn a girl into a mysterious and graceful predator. It goes well with any evening dress and complements the image. Before making a paper mask with your own hands, you need to prepare the following materials and tools:

• black lace guipure;
• black velvet or organza ribbon;
• scissors;
• needle and thread;
• a few feathers;
• glue;
• two large crystals.

Work order:

Masquerade variant

This is a classic version of the mask, suitable for those people who do not like to work on it for a long time. You can involve not only adults, but also your children in the creation of this craft. This diversifies their leisure time and helps develop creative abilities.

New Year's carnival masks are made from the following materials:

• colored double-sided cardboard;
• paper;
• pencil;
• scissors;
• wooden stick;
• dye;
• satin or velvet ribbon;
• glue;
• colored feathers.

Manufacturing instructions:

Corrugated Paper Accessory

For its manufacture you need to buy or find the following tools and materials:

• base made of cardboard, papier-mâché or plastic;
• thin corrugated paper;
• scissors;
• glue;
• satin ribbons;
• paper-dyed feathers.

The manufacturing process is as follows:

Craft from broken toys

Often after the New Year, a large number of broken Christmas decorations are found. Before throwing them away, you can give them one more chance to serve people. From broken material you can make an original mask for a carnival. For her you will need:

• fragments of broken toys;
• papier-mâché or plastic base;
• dense fabric;
• a hammer;
• pliers;
• glue;
• braid;
• decorative elements for decoration.

Procedure:

papier mache accessory

All the masks you buy come in a standard shape and size. This cannot be said about the shape of the face, it is individual for each person. Therefore, the purchased product may be inconvenient. To avoid such problems, we suggest you learn how to make papier-mâché masks. This process is simple and even a child can handle it. List of necessary tools and materials:

• newspaper sheets;
• toilet paper;
• petrolatum;
• scissors;
• water;
• flour;
• dye;
• brushes;
• PVA glue.

We make crafts from papier-mâché:

A simple product for a child

It is so simple that it is quite possible to let a child make it. He will be passionate about the process, and the result will please not only him, but also you.

We need the following tools and materials:

• thick paper or cardboard;
• stationery knife;
• scissors;
• hole puncher;
• pencils, markers, paints;
• elastic band for attaching crafts on the head.

Stages of work:

Felt craft

To make this beautiful and bright mask, we need:

• felt;
• ribbon;
• glue;
• artificial flowers;
• sequins.

Completing of the work:

Making a New Year's mask is not only profitable from a financial point of view, but also exciting. In the process of work, you can use all your creativity and create a beautiful and original product.

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DIY paper carnival masks: crafting with children. Master classes for preschool children, notes for teachers, a collection of ideas.

Do-it-yourself paper carnival masks: crafting with children

In this article you will find 5 workshops on making paper carnival masks with children:

1. Facing mask from paper,
2. Manufacturing master class paper headband masks (sample scenario and step-by-step master class)
3. Workshop of Santa Claus and making masks for children and their parents (example script and step by step master class)
4. Manufacturing master class papier-mâché carnival mask along with the children.
5. Master class on implementation a simple mask made of paper or cardboard.

All master classes have been prepared for you by readers of the site "Native Path" - participants in the competition of the site "Native Path" and a free magazine for parents and teachers

Master class 1. Do-it-yourself mask using paper trimming technique

Paper trimming- This is an appliqué technique in which small pieces of paper are glued onto the basis - a pattern. In this master class, we will learn how you can use this technique in making a do-it-yourself hare mask with your child.

Tools and materials

To make a hare carnival mask, we need:

1. white cardboard
2. Napkins (different colors)
3. Scissors, stationery knife
4. Glue stick
5. simple pencil
6. Black marker.

How to make a carnival bunny mask with children: a step by step description

Step 1. On cardboard paper, draw a muzzle of a bunny or print a ready-made mask template. Cut out the mask.

Step 3 Next, take the glue and start creating. We come up with which parts of the bunny's face will be voluminous and glue balls of napkins close to each other on them. We carry out the fluffy parts of the muzzle with the help of pieces of cotton wool.

Step 4 With a felt-tip pen, draw the eyes and cilia of a hare on the mask. The carnival mask is ready!

Master class 2. “New Year's mask - rim Snowman.

Workshop of Santa Claus»

The course of the master class for children on the manufacture of carnival masks from paper "Snowman"

Under the musical accompaniment (the song "New Year's Toys"), the group includes children.

caregiver: Hello guys! The New Year is coming! This is a magical holiday that both children and adults are waiting for equally. In order for the New Year holiday to turn out to be fun and memorable, we must prepare well for it. Today we invited you to our creative workshop and offer you to make a New Year craft - a mask. Look what I found near our kindergarten - what a big bag! And a letter was attached to it. Let me open it and read what it says (read):

“Hello, dear children and kindergarten teachers!
It's snowing outside the window
That means it's New Year's Eve!
I'm going to your holiday
I will go to you for a long time
Through the snowy fields
through snowdrifts, through forests…
I will bring you a Christmas tree in snow-covered needles.
I congratulate you on the New Year
And I will leave gifts for you.
You don't sit idle
Decorate the group with snowflakes, crackers,
garlands, toys
frosty patterns, silver rain,
multi-colored flags, conspicuous drawings ...

Therefore, throughout the Russian country, I issue a Decree:
to all children's institutions to open without delay, without any doubt
"Workshops of Santa Claus"
Let everyone come to glue, and sculpt, and cut ...
Call everyone to the workshops!
See you soon, friends!"

Educator: This is the necessary decree issued by Santa Claus! And what's in the bag? Let's open! (Children and teacher open the bag). Look how much Santa Claus gave us - scissors and colored paper, cotton wool, plasticine, glue and a template. Let's try to guess: who does this pattern look like? (children answer). Of course, the snowman.

Now the girls will tell us poems about a snowman:

Three balls, bucket, carrot
And for the eyes - two coals;
Stick-hands deftly insert:
We are making a snowman.

The yard is full of snow.
I made a snowman.
hands, feet, head,
Carrot nose, two eyes.
Paint the mouth.
Let the people rejoice!

Educator: Well done girls! And now we'll play a little. Physical education "Snowman":

We make a snowman
(Children show everything they talk about)
Hat, nose, eyes, sides.
He is neither small nor big
(sit down, stand up)
Out came the glorious snowman!
(Hands are placed on the belt, turning the body to the left - to the right)

Let's make a New Year's craft together - a snowman mask. Let's make a New Year's craft together - a snowman mask. Next, the teacher shows the children the stages of making a mask - the "Snowman" rim. Children perform a mask. How to make a snowman mask with children of primary preschool age is presented in the step-by-step photos below.

Step 1. Outline the snowman pattern.

Step 2 Sculpt the nose of a snowman from plasticine, make eyes, buttons. By smearing plasticine along the contour of the part, make a bucket.

Step 3 Spread the snowman with glue - a pencil. Glue fluffy cotton.

Step 4 Decorate the snowman with snowflakes.

Educator: What good fellows! What beautiful snowmen we got. Let's take a picture together in our carnival masks and send a photo to Grandfather Frost. He will be very pleased that you made such beautiful crafts and that we are all looking forward to the New Year. The master class “Santa Claus's Workshop. Mask Snowman "tea party.

Master class 3.

Creative workshop for children and parents "Making masks with children" (for children from 3 years old together with adults)

Materials and tools for making a mask:

• Scissors
• Pencils
• colored cardboard
• Pearl Gel
• decorative ornaments
• Ribbons or rubber bands
• Rhinestones and beads

Master class scenario: 1. Introductory part of the master class.

• Organizational moment, greeting.
• Presentation of the topic of the lesson.
• A conversation about masks.
• Demonstration of samples.
• Explanation of the manufacturing technology of the product.
• Safety precautions when working with scissors.

— Good afternoon, dear guests. We are very happy to have you here in our group. Look at how the children and I designed the group for the New Year holiday! New Year is one of the most fun holidays, miracles happen on New Year. How are you having fun on New Year's Eve? - Solve riddles. The host asks one riddle about a masquerade with an answer - a rhyme, for example:

Each had an outfit.
Did our... (masquerade).

Everyone has new faces
Loud children's laughter is heard
Hats, paper dresses,
There are wooden swords
Like a fairytale parade
This holiday ... (masquerade).

3 masked children (samples) come out and recite poems. Parents must guess their children.

1st child:

Colorful, bright, noisy
New Year's masquerade
And a funny costume
And happy mask happy.

2nd child:

From funny transformations
The world becomes different:
Kind, fabulously magical,
Witty and funny.

3rd child:

New Year's carnival
Hiding faces with masks
And in masquerade costumes
Danced all evening!

The host tells the story of the carnival: « Carnival as a kind of folk festival with street processions and theatrical games lives in many countries. The main attributes of any carnival are costumes and masks that help hide social differences and equalize everyone for the duration of the festival. In Russia, dressing up and having fun in masks was allowed only on Christmas and Maslenitsa. The initiator of masquerades in Russia was Peter I - a passionate lover of dressing up. In 1721, a magnificent street costume procession was arranged. You can not only buy a mask in a store, but also make it yourself from a variety of materials: paper, leather, fabric, papier-mâché. Adults and children are looking at samples of masks. We invite you to make a mask today. Try to create your own masterpiece. And let the flight of your creative imagination help you.

The facilitator explains the mask manufacturing technology:

Step 1. We draw the contours of the mask on cardboard. Or outline the mask template. Cut out.

Step 2 We mark the holes for the eyes, cut them out.

Step 3 We decorate the base of the mask with decorative material.

Step 4 We attach an elastic band or ribbon to the carnival mask.

The host of the master class reminds children and adults of safety rules when working with scissors:

1. Blades of scissors in non-working condition must be closed (closed).
2. Pass the scissors with the rings forward with closed (closed) blades.
3. Scissors must be used carefully, they must not be waved so as not to injure a neighbor.

2. The main part of the master class. Practical work on making a New Year's mask. Product design. The hardest part is over and our masks are almost ready. Let's leave the masks, let them dry a little.

The host conducts a physical education session for children.

Here in the cold winter
The wind blows icy
(Children wave their hands, imitating the wind)
And he lifts up a cloud of snow.
He is tough and powerful.
(Children perform circular movements with their hands like a winter whirlwind)
Hares hide in the bushes.
Even the cunning fox
(Children sit in a deep squat for a few seconds, then stand up. As if they are bunnies that are hiding from a fox)
She crouched and sits
Well, the snow is flying, flying.
(Children perform hand movements, showing snow falling)
But the evil blizzard subsided,
The sun is shining in the sky.
(Stretching - arms to the sides.)
A fox gallops across the field.
(Jumping.)
Well, we'll walk a little
(Walking.)
And we will return home.
(The children sit at the tables.)

And now the most interesting thing is that we will start decorating our carnival masks. There are many ways to decorate masks - it all depends on your imagination and sleight of hand, the most popular way to decorate a mask is to stick various accessories. As decorations, you can use everything that lies in front of you on the tables.

3. The final part of the creative workshop:

• Collective analysis of creative works
• Workplace cleaning.

The host thanks the children and adults. Useful advice: it will be good at the end of the master class to arrange a real carnival with New Year's music, play together, dance.

Master class 4: papier-mâché carnival mask

Another traditional mask-making technique available to children ages 6 and up is the papier-mâché technique. In this technique, you can fashion a mask of any, the most bizarre shape. How to make a papier-mâché mask from a regular roll of toilet paper, you will learn from this step-by-step video. Kids can also be involved in the manufacture of papier-mâché. Of course, it will still be difficult for them to sculpt a mask, but they will be happy to paint it with acrylic paints.

An example of a papier-mâché children's carnival mask

Here is a mask made from paper using the papier-mâché technique by Daria Kholina (6 years old). Educator - Rim Elena Anatolyevna (MBDOU "Kindergarten of a combined type No. 75 "Fairy Tale" Moscow region, Sergiev Posad district, Shemetovo village, Novy district).

How to make such a mask:

Step 1. Make a cast of plasticine - the basis for making the mask. You need to complete the shape of the mask that you want to make. In this case, special attention should be paid to the cast of the nose and eyes. it is very important.

Step 2 Layer by layer, we lay pieces of paper (toilet paper) on the base with PVA glue. There should be 5-6 such layers (for the strength of the product).

Step 3 After 2-3 days, after the mask dries, we give it the desired color, decorate and thread the elastic to fit the head. This is what happened to six-year-old Dasha.

Master class 5. A simple paper carnival mask

It is not necessary to make a complex mask at all. The simplest paper mask can be made very simply and quickly, and even kids can make it.

Here are examples of such masks.

Mask example #1

The first mask was made by Kristina Shmatkova, 6 years old. Educator - Yulia Mansurovna Abasheva (MBDOU "Kindergarten of a combined type No. 75" Fairy Tale "Moscow region, Sergiev Posad district, Shemetovo village, Novy district).

How to make such a mask quickly and easily:

Step 1. Come up with an image of a mask for a child.

Step 2 Cut out a mask from thick cardboard.

Step 3 Decorate with appliqué and sequins. Sew the elastic to the size of the child's head.

The mask is ready!

Tip 1. Such masks can also be made based on a ready-made template. In this case, the mask image is printed on the printer and cut out with scissors. It is glued onto thick cardboard. On the sides of the mask, holes for the elastic are made with a hole punch. An elastic band is inserted into the mask according to the size of the child's head.

Tip 2. Details can be sewn to the mask. In this case, a detail is cut out for the wrong side of the mask, which exactly follows the contour of the mask in shape. The seams are hidden under this detail.

Tip 3. Any mask can be colored. It is better to paint the masks with acrylic paints, because. they are durable and do not get dirty in the future. The mask can be stored and used in subsequent years.

Mask example #2

Here is another example of a simple paper carnival mask made from cardboard. The mask was drawn on cardboard, cut out according to the template. Next, the child paints the mask. Holes are made along the edges for the rubber band and it is inserted into the mask. You can go to the carnival.

These paper carnival masks were made by children from kindergarten Lyceum 1564 d / o Rainbow together with their parents. Teachers - Kishka Nadezhda Alekseevna and Magomedova Saigibat Abdulkadyrovna.

Happy masquerade! The way handmade carnival masks delight you, your children, friends and loved ones! Until we meet again on the Native Path!

You will find more ideas for making carnival costumes for children with your own hands in the section .

Karina Kuzmina | 12/11/2014 | 17358

Karina Kuzmina 12/11/2014 17358

A masquerade mask that you can make with your own hands will help turn a dress for a New Year's evening into a carnival.

You bought a new dress and shoes for a festive corporate party, but at the last moment you found out that you can’t do with the standard New Year’s outfit: a masquerade ball is planned. Instead of frantically looking for a new costume the day before the event, just add a little more mystery to the image ... just by wearing a mask!

We make a masquerade mask with our own hands

Making your own carnival mask is easier than you might think. To do this, you will need a modest set of materials and tools:

• cling film
• acrylic outline
• Ribbon
• Scissors
• Scotch
• Adhesive for fabric

The mask is ready!

How to replace a masquerade mask?

If for some reason the carnival mask does not suit you, you can replace it with other accessories that will perfectly fit into the masquerade look.

lace strip

A strip of thin lace tied over the eyes is, in fact, the same mask, but it looks more unusual and original.

Black lace will look most effective with a little black dress and a high hairdo.

classic veil

A veil or veil is an accessory not only for a wedding, but also for other holidays! A translucent veil can be decorated with rhinestones, beads and feathers.

And don't forget the red lipstick for sure to blow your co-workers on the spot!

extravagant veil

If you don't want to look too "classic", tie the veil over your head like a handkerchief, and put on a top hat or any other men's hat on top.

An even more extravagant option is a chain mail veil. It can be independently woven from connecting rings for jewelry based on a thin metal rim.

Lace face stickers

Why buy a mask when you can temporarily stick it on your face? She will not slip and will last until the end of the evening.

Makeup in the form of a mask

The idea for the most daring is to draw a masquerade mask on the face with the help of cosmetics. Of course, if you are ready to wear rhinestones and feathers until the end of the event.

Happy celebration!

At a New Year's party or a masquerade ball, the most impressive detail is the mask. She adds some zest and intrigue to the festive image, making it even more vivid and memorable.

Now on the shelves of stores you can find a great variety of a wide variety of masks, but wouldn't it be better to make it personally, taking into account all the features and important touches. can be done in just one evening, while not using expensive materials.

First you need to understand for whom you need to make this accessory, because it can be both for children and adults. A mask for a matinee in a kindergarten or school should be combined.

For example, your child will dress up as a bear, then you should try to make the face of this animal from the materials at hand.

You may also need a New Year's mask if a festive masquerade for employees is arranged at work. Take note of a few ideas presented in this article, and, perhaps, soon you will be able to surprise all your friends or colleagues with originality and impeccable taste.

Colorful mask for children

• artificial flowers;
• felt;
• bright tape;
• glue (glue gun);
• sequins.

Step 1. First, draw a mask. It is advisable to choose a standard option, so you can be sure that the product will suit everyone. Now attach the template to the felt and make a mark. Holes for the eyes are best made by attaching felt to the child's face and marking their approximate location with a pencil.

Step 2 For artificial flowers, you need to separate the petals and glue them to the felt in the order you like. This is best done with hot glue or super glue. So you can be sure that the decoration will not come off.

Step 3 Now you need to decorate the holes around the eyes with sequins. The photo shows how this can be done.

Step 4 Take the tape and stick it to the wrong side of the mask. Make the ends slightly larger than the circumference of the child's head so that the remains are not too large. Your bright mask is ready!

Original paper mask

To make a paper mask, you will need:

• thick cardboard;
• stationery scissors;
• stationery knife;
• elastic thread or elastic band;
• markers, felt-tip pens or pencils;
• hole puncher (you can do without it).

Step 1. Fold the thick cardboard in half.

Step 2 Mark with a simple pencil where the eyes will be located on your mask and cut holes with a clerical knife.

Step 3 Make small holes for the elastic.

Step 4 On the cardboard itself, you can draw the face of any animal, even a cat, even a dog, even a pig. It all depends on your imagination and perseverance.

Bright carnival mask

To make this mask you will need:

• a mask (buy a ready-made mask from a specialty store or make one out of cardboard);
• decorative feathers (multi-colored);
• sequins, sequins, rhinestones;
• super glue or hot glue;
• toothpicks.

Step 1. First of all, decide how you will decorate your mask. It should be in harmony with your suit, so try to choose colors based on its color.

Step 2 Now carefully glue the rhinestones to the mask. To do this, you can use a small brush or toothpick - dip them in glue and apply to the surface around the eyes.

Step 3 The mask can be decorated as you wish: put rhinestones on top, and sprinkle with sequins and sequins on the bottom.

Step 5 All that remains is to attach a bright ribbon and adjust its length.

Step 6 Leave the accessory to dry out of the reach of children.

Stylish New Year's mask

To make a New Year's mask, you will need:

• mask pattern (classic);
• colored dense fabric (any color);
• thin fleece (for lining);
• needle and thread;
• scissors;
• pins;
• various decorations;
• ribbon (in our case, velvet).

Step 1. Attach a mask pattern from the fabric and outline its outlines. To keep it secure, attach it with pins. Then cut out the mask.

Step 2 As decorations, you can use lace, after cutting off their seam on one side.

Step 3 Attach the lace with pins to the wrong side of the mask, gathering them a little, as shown in the example.

Step 4 Gently sew the lace to the main part, and cut off the rest.

Step 5 Attach a velvet ribbon under the lace.

Step 6 Now you need to sew on the lining fabric to make the mask look more voluminous. To do this, transfer its outlines to the fleece, make slits for the eyes and sew.

Step 7 The mask itself, made by hand, on the front side, you can decorate as you like. In the example, a small spider and a snowflake are used. If you do not have such details, come up with something of your own. In any case, the craft will look bright and elegant.

Classic New Year's mask

To make a mask you will need:

• thread and needle;
• scissors;
• thick cardboard;
• soft tape or elastic (not thick);
• nail polish;
• awl;
• various decorations (rhinestones, beads, sequins);
• lace;
• satin fabric.

Step 1. Transfer the mask layout to paper, which can be found on the Internet or draw it yourself from memory.

Step 2 Attach the sheet with the pattern to the cardboard and circle it.

Step 3 Carefully cut holes for the eyes.

is the time when even the most mature and wisest people dream of their life being filled with bright events, miraculous transformations and magic. All this will be realized for you by the New Year's carnival - a party during which any person can try on a mask and become a completely different, mysterious and mysterious person, be in the image of a fairy-tale hero or a cartoon character, dance and have fun, casting aside any worries for a while.

Of course, any costume party implies the presence of a themed outfit. Fans of masquerades already a few months before the New Year begin to call rental offices and go to salons offering a variety of costumes and accessories. Nevertheless, it is far from always possible to find an outfit to your liking - either the size is far from ideal, or the quality is lame, or the price is prohibitively high. It is unlikely that anyone would want to spend a lot of money to show off at the ball for a couple of hours.

A handmade mask will make you stand out from the crowd!

But if you did not have time to rent, sew or buy, this does not mean that you should miss the New Year's holiday! In this case, various masks come to the rescue - a girl can complement a black tight-fitting dress with a cat mask, and a man, wearing a black Venetian mask with a tuxedo, will try on the image of a mysterious stranger.

It is worth saying that the most original masks are not purchased plastic products, but unusual carnival accessories made by oneself. Surely, many now thought that the last time they took cardboard and scissors in their hands when they did it, which means they are unlikely to cope with this task. But don't worry about it!

Take just a couple of hours to be creative - and you will be firmly convinced that you will not meet anyone with a similar mask at the holiday. Well, in order to simplify your task, we have collected the simplest, most understandable and original workshops for making carnival accessories!

Idea number 1: Openwork mask

An example of an openwork mask (detailed diagrams are presented at the end of the article)

Exquisite openwork mask will turn yours into a carnival outfit! The most mysterious variation of the mask is a piece of black lace - it will add mystical notes to the image of its owner. But you can use materials of a different color in your work if you want the festive look to be made strictly in the color of the dress, or strive for bright contrasting tones. To make a mask you will need:

• piece of tulle;
• sharp scissors;
• organza or velvet ribbon;
• black paint for dyeing fabric (in a tube);
• food film;
• thick paper;
• scotch;
• glue that holds the fabric well.

Making a mask

Step-by-step instructions for creating an openwork mask

• Step 1. Print the selected version of the openwork half mask on a piece of paper or draw it yourself.
• Step 2. Lay the paper on a hard surface and cover with a layer of cling film, carefully smoothing out any irregularities. To prevent the film from moving out during work, attach it to the table with pieces of adhesive tape.
• Step 3. Take a piece of tulle and cut off a piece from it that will completely cover the half mask template. A piece of fabric about 25-26 centimeters long and 13-14 centimeters wide should be enough for you.
• Step 4. Using a tube of black paint, start tracing the pattern of the selected mask. Make sure all details and swirls are neatly painted over.
• Step 5. Let the paint dry well and remove the layer of tulle from the template covered with cling film.
• Step 6. Using sharp nail scissors, cut out the mask along the contour, and then make holes for the eyes.
• Step 7. Measure the circumference of your head and cut two pieces of black organza, velvet or satin ribbon, adding 10-15 centimeters to them to tie the half mask with a beautiful bow.
• Step 8. Glue the ties to the sides of the half mask and let the product dry thoroughly.

Note: at the end of the article, you will find various options for openwork masks, any of which is suitable for celebrating the New Year!

Idea #2: Minimalist Mask

Laconic mask made of cardboard, decorated with rhinestones and feathers

The classic cardboard half mask is an option for those who are not too inclined towards creative activities. The master class offered by us is so simple that even a child can handle it. By the way, such a half mask is also suitable for a New Year's ball at a school or kindergarten, so parents can take the idea into service. For work you will need the following materials:

• sheets of colored double-sided cardboard;
• sharp scissors;
• paper;
• pencil;
• sequins, dyed feathers, crystals;
• long wooden stick;
• dye;
• velvet, satin or organza ribbon;
• glue gun (regular glue can also be used).

Making a mask

Step by step instructions for making a cardboard mask

• Step 1. Find a suitable mask template on the Internet, print it out on a piece of paper. Cut out a template for the future product and place it on a sheet of colored cardboard. Circle the pattern with a simple pencil and cut out the base for the mask with sharp scissors;
• Step 2. Arrange crystals, feathers, beads, sequins and other decorative items on the table. Think of a pattern that will decorate your mask. Assemble the pattern on a cardboard base.
• Step 3 Trying not to disturb the drawing, take the selected elements and glue them to the designated places.
• Step 4. Take a stick, paint it to match the mask, wait until the paint dries. You can also glue the stick with a mass from a glue gun and wind an organza or velvet ribbon in a spiral.
• Step 5 Cut a couple of rectangles from a piece of cardboard. Attach the stick to one of the inner sides of the mask and attach by gluing pieces of cardboard on top. Let the product dry and shine at the carnival in the form of a mysterious stranger.

Idea #3: Cat Mask

The rounded shape of the feathers turns the kitty into a panther!

A lace cat mask is a great option for girls who want to look mysterious and unusual, but for one reason or another cannot purchase a graceful predator costume. Such a mask looks great with anyone, adding a mystical zest to its owner. The process of making a mask is so simple that even those who do not have sewing or cutting skills can handle it. Before you start making a mask, you need to buy or find at home:

• a piece of black lace guipure;
• sharp scissors;
• 20-30 centimeters of black organza or velvet ribbon;
• two large crystals;
• thread and needle;
• 4-6 small feathers;
• glue that holds the fabric well, or a glue gun.

Making a mask

Step by step instructions for making a mask with feathers

• Step 1. Take a piece of lace guipure. Measure the length necessary for the future mask to sit comfortably on your face (15-18 centimeters). Cut off a piece, being careful to keep the lace pattern intact. Prepare two identical parts (these are the upper and lower halves of the future mask).
• Step 2. Cut semi-ovals on the inner parts of the guipure, trying to make the holes match when connecting the upper and lower parts of the mask. Do not try to cut as much fabric as possible at once. First, try on the workpiece, holding the pieces of guipure with your hands, and then, if necessary, deepen the cuts. Leave the middle, which will fall at the level of the bridge of the nose, untouched.
• Step 3 Connect the top and bottom of the mask. Glue the temporal parts and the bridge of the nose on the inside of the product with glue or a mass from a hot glue gun. Let the mask dry.
• Step 4. Cut off the excess lace at the bottom of the mask so that it ends at the highest point of the cheekbone. Otherwise, you will be uncomfortable wearing your product during the evening.
• Step 5. Connect 2-3 feathers into a bundle, folding them like a fan. Make two identical elements. Attach rhinestones or crystals to the front of the feathers. Glue feathers on the sides of the mask to simulate cat ears. If the feathers are not pointed, but slightly rounded, you will get a panther mask. By experimenting with the shape, you can also make a bird mask, such as an owl mask.
• Step 6 Measure the circumference of your head. Cut two pieces of organza or velvet ribbon, adding about 10 centimeters to the measurement, to tie the half mask into a beautiful bow.
• Step 7. Sew on the ribbon ties on the inside, approximately in the place where the temple is.

Idea #4: Mask with paper buds

Try to make a New Year's mask from corrugated colored paper

The mask of rich purple color will be the subject of close attention of others, because the delicate buds covering it make this carnival accessory a real piece of art. If you wish, you can use a different shade of paper that matches the tone of your dress better. The master class assumes the presence of such items:

• a base mask made from papier-mâché, a cardboard mask, or a regular plastic half mask, which can be bought at a craft store;
• thin corrugated paper;
• glue;
• glue gun;
• scissors;
• feathers dyed to match the paper;
• satin ribbons.

Making a mask

Step-by-step instructions for making a mask from buds

• Step 1. Expand a sheet of corrugated paper, mark it into equal strips 7-8 centimeters wide. The length of each strip should be 30-35 centimeters. Prepare 25-30 strips for work and fold them in half lengthwise.
• Step 2. Twist the paper strips as shown in the photo. In the process of folding the bud, gradually turn the paper strip 180 0. After the next turn, glue the bud in one or two places so that it keeps its shape better.
• Step 3. Take the mask. Apply a little mass from the glue gun on its surface and glue the rosebuds, trying to fill the base as tightly as possible.
• Step 4. On one side of the mask, attach a bunch of fluffy feathers to make a plume.
• Step 5. Measure the girth of the head, cut off two pieces of braid or ribbon, adding 6-8 centimeters to the measurements. Attach the tape to the mask and let the product dry.

Idea number 5: Mosaic mask from broken toys

A handmade mosaic mask will look just as good as a store bought one!

Every time we take out boxes from cabinets and mezzanines, we have to sort out Christmas decorations and separate the broken ones from the whole ones. Of course, every broken ball is a cause for frustration. Many of the decorations are dear to us as a memory of the holidays spent with the family. But you can give broken toys a second chance by decorating a carnival mask with a mirror mosaic. To make such an accessory, you will need:

• a plastic mask from the store or a mask made from papier-mâché;
• several glass balls of matching shades;
• thick cloth or towel;
• feathers, rhinestones;
• a hammer;
• pliers;
• braid;
• glue gun.

Making a mask

• Step 1 Remove the fasteners from the broken balls.
• Step 2. Wrap the toys in a thick cloth and tap with a hammer, breaking the balls into small fragments.
• Step 3. Unfold the fasteners with pliers, place on a hard surface and, if necessary, tap a little with a hammer until you get flat pieces.
• Step 4. Glue the resulting elements on the top of the mask and on the sides. Place a sparkling crystal or sequins in the center of each circle.
• Step 5. Unfold the towel with fragments, apply a little mass from the glue gun to the mask. Glue pieces of glass, leaving small gaps (so the pattern will look more like a mosaic pattern).
• Step 6. Decorate one of the side parts of the mask with a fluffy feather.
• Step 7. Measure the girth of the head, cut off two pieces of braid or ribbon, adding 6-8 centimeters to the measurements. Attach the tape to the mask and let the product dry.

Idea #6: Papier-mâché Mask

A carefully primed and painted papier-mâché mask, adorned with crystals or sequins, will be indistinguishable from a store bought one!

Plastic masks that you can buy in stores do not always satisfy us with their quality or convenience, because each face has its own anatomical features. We invite you to learn how to make papier-mâché masks! Firstly, such masks can be made individually for each family member - from a grandmother to a small child. And secondly, you can always prepare for an unexpected costume party, if you suddenly do not find a ready-made plastic base for making a mask in the store.

By the way, papier-mache masks win in comparison with ordinary cardboard masks. Well, the manufacturing process itself is so simple that you can safely connect the smallest members of the family to it. Before you start making a mask, make sure you have the following list of items at home:

• petroleum jelly (or any fatty glycerin cream);
• toilet paper (can be replaced with napkins)
• newspaper sheets;
• scissors;
• Wheat flour;
• water;
• brushes;
• paints;
• PVA glue.

Making a mask

• Step 1. Prepare a paste. To do this, pour a glass of water into a saucepan, place on fire and boil. Measure out a glass of flour, add 3-4 tablespoons of cold water to it, mixing the ingredients thoroughly. Put the mass in boiling water, stir and let cool.
• Step 2. Add 3-4 tablespoons of PVA glue to the mass.
• Step 3. Cut newspaper sheets and toilet paper (napkins) into small pieces, or simply tear them apart by hand.
• Step 4. Thoroughly lubricate the face of the model for making the mask with a layer of petroleum jelly or glycerin cream.
• Step 5. Fill the bowl with water. Moisten a piece of newspaper, stick on the nose, cheeks, forehead, chin. Continue manipulations until the entire face is covered with a layer of wet pieces of newspaper. Try to lay out the pieces overlapping so that there are no gaps.
• Step 6 Dip a piece of newspaper into the paste, glue over the first layer and continue until a new mask layer is ready.
• Step 7. Continue alternating layers of napkins and newspapers smeared with paste. In total, they need to be made from 5 to 7. Count so that the last layer consists of chopped napkins. Dry the resulting mask a little with a hair dryer.
• Step 8. Carefully remove the workpiece from the face of the model, place it closer to the radiator or heater so that it dries and hardens.
• Step 9. Cut off the protruding edges or uneven pieces with sharp scissors. Make slits for the ribbons.
• Step 10 Paint the mask the color of your choice and decorate as you like.

Paper mask templates for kids