How to make a children's cat mask yourself using a template

A cat is one of the most graceful animals. In art and creativity, cat images are very diverse. That is why a DIY cat mask becomes the subject of master classes. The heroes have their own character and temperament, so the accessories are very diverse.

Ready-made mask templates

The easiest option is to find a mask template with an interesting theme. If you don't have a color printer, you can print out a black and white image and color it with paints and pencils. In a graphic editor, you can select the size of the cat woman mask with your own hands to match your face parameters.

• Catwoman Mask

There are two ways to create a product using a template. In the first case, you can print the simplest version on paper and paint the base with paint or ink. Try on the design and make fasteners.

A DIY cat mask made using a simple template can become a real work of art. Even the most ordinary blank can look just super.

Felt can be used as a base, the material is dense enough and holds its shape. You can easily sew decor to it using a needle and thread.

• Kitty mask for kids

To hold cultural events in a kindergarten or school, you will need a cat mask for children. Such an accessory can be made by parents, having studied the master class, it is important to know the theme of the holiday, the child's preferences, a girl or a boy needs an attribute.

• Cat mask

Instructions on the Internet will tell parents how to make a cat mask for a children's party. The appearance of the product can be like in a cartoon with a favorite hero. If the scene involves a certain character, then it is worth carefully reading the script and reflecting the image of the hero when creating the mask.

What paper, cardboard is better to use

Some models require a rigid structure, for these purposes you can use high-quality cardboard. Do not use corrugated cardboard. This material is too rigid, does not change shape well, and it will be unpleasant to wear a mask made of it.

If you need an accessory of a certain color, then you should choose colored cardboard. The base of the mask should hold well, for this purpose, make slits. The material of the craft should be suitable for making holes.

If the scheme is simple and can be printed on a computer, then ordinary paper is used. If necessary, the base can be printed on colored paper of the same parameters as white.

What else do you need for work?

There are many techniques for making masks. From materials that are in every home, you get a work of art. If you approach the process creatively, you can create a unique accessory.

• white paper,
• colored paper,
• cardboard,
• scissors,
• stationery knife,
• stapler,
• glue,
• pencil,
• black marker,
• rubber,
• decorative elements: rhinestones, pearls, lace, fluff, buttons, leather,
• newspaper cuttings,
• paints and brushes,
• white and black fishing line,
• paste,
• thick cream
• cardboard plate.

How to make a cat mask

The children's version will differ from the adult one. Such an attribute will suit a children's matinee and a costume party. There is an interesting technique for making an accessory on a holder. Such a design will allow using the attribute in skits and performances.

A sheet of paper or cardboard should be folded in half, and then across. From the line of intersection of the folds on the workpiece, 1.5-2 cm should be marked to the left and right. In this place, you need to cut out eyes with a diameter of 4-5 cm.

• To create a voluminous model along the contours of the head, darts should be made at the temples, on the forehead in the middle of the eyebrow and from the bottom to the tip of the nose on both sides.
• Along the long side, fold the base in half and make a tuck using a stapler on the reverse side measuring 2-3 mm between the eyes. Bring the forehead darts together by 0.5 cm and fix with quick-drying glue.
• The temporal areas, on the contrary, should be stretched and pieces of cardboard or paper should be glued on the back side. In these places, you can immediately glue an elastic band for fixation.
• The free edges of the cuts at the bottom should be brought together and glued to form the muzzle and nose.
• Make ears from the base material and glue them to the mask. If desired, the base can be painted or decorative elements can be added.

How to make a cat mask, catwoman

Making such an accessory requires special technique and painstaking work. The result is individual, looks like a second skin.

How to make a cat mask from regular paper and paste? This technique is used to make the famous Venetian mask, which is tried on at costume carnivals. Such accessories have a rich design.

All materials are inexpensive and can be found in any office supply store or at home.

• You should prepare a paste from flour and water. Dissolve a portion of flour in a small amount of water. Boil the main part of the water, pour it into the mixture in a thin stream. Bring the mixture to a boil and stir.
• After cooling, one tenth of PVA glue is added to the mixture.
• The model's face is generously coated with thick cream.
• The first layer should be white soft paper or pieces of paper towel.
• Coat with a layer of paste.
• The next layer is laid out from pieces of newspaper paper and again coated with paste.
• Repeat the procedure 5-7 times, placing white paper as the top layer.
• Dry the base with a hairdryer and carefully remove from the face.
• The workpiece is left to dry on the radiator for at least a day.
• To create a cat mask you need to make ears.
• After the base has been formed, you can begin applying paint, designs, and decorative elements.

How to Make a Kitty Mask for a Child

This version of the craft is feasible for a child under the guidance of an adult. The attribute can be worn on an elastic band or on a comfortable handle. Such an accessory can be kept near the face or removed for a while.

Step by step execution:

• A paper plate is used as a base.
• Paint the plate black, you can use any other colors.
• To decorate the face, you will need colored paper; the brighter the shades, the more interesting the cat will be.
• You need to cut out cheeks from pink paper and glue them to the base using a glue stick.
• Eyelashes are cut out of orange paper, and the outlines of eyes are cut out of blue paper.
• Glue a tube to the back side and cover with tape. Cut out eye holes with a stationery knife.
• The mask can be used in theatrical performances.

Children are delighted with such an idea. An attribute for a performance made with your own hands will give unforgettable emotions. In this technique, you can make masks for all the actors of a children's performance. Manufacturing is inexpensive, you can assemble a set for each theatrical act.