Chinese Opera Mask
Make and design your own paper Chinese opera mask in a few easy steps.
Materials Needed
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Safety Guidelines
- Always let your child use child-safe scissors.
- Keep the craft knife out of children's reach.
- Watch out for this sign
. It means you need an adult's help for the particular step.
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Steps
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1. | Print-out either the blank mask template or the ready-to-color mask template from our Chinese Opera Mask templates. | |
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2. | If you chose the blank mask template, draw designs to create a character for your mask. Click here for some samples of Chinese opera mask designs. | |
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3. | Color or paint your mask. | |
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Cut out the mask including the eyeholes. | |
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You may cut a slit along the bottom of the nose to allow for some breathing room when you wear the mask. | |
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6. | Punch holes on opposite sides of the mask. These holes should be at the same level as your ears. | |
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7. | Attach a rubber band on each hole and wear the mask. | |
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