CHINESE OPERA MASK

Let´s celebrate Chinese New Year.
Make and design your own paper Chinese opera mask in a few easy steps.




MATERIALS

Printable white card

Crayons or paint

Scissors

Craft knife

Hole punch

Rubber bands

STEPS

1.- Print-out either the blank mask template or the ready-to-color mask template.

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.

3.- Colour or paint your mask.

4.- Cut out and including the eyeholes.

5.- You may cut a slit along the bottom of the nose to allow for some breathing room when you wear the mask.

6.-Punch holes on opposite sides of the mask. These holes should be at the same level as your ears.

7.-Attach a rubber band on each hole and wear the mask.