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Carnival mask is the accessory that completes the whole look. You can’t do without it, especially if the child is in an animal costume. From this article you can learn about what carnival masks are, how to make this accessory out of paper, and you can also download a ready-made template for a Bull costume.
All carnival masks can be divided into three types:
- half masks that cover half the face; they can be made from papier-mache, cardboard or heavy paper;
- full face mask - it can also be made from the same materials as the half mask;
- on a hoop - made according to the same principle as paper masks, but the result is fixed on a steel or paper hoop; they will help out if the child finds it difficult to breathe in an accessory that fits snugly to the face;
- hat mask - suitable for small children who are afraid to hide their face; it is rarely made from paper, unless using the paper modeling technique (papercraft), more often such accessories are sewn from fabric, plush or felt.
To make a paper mask with your own hands, you must proceed as followsway:
- First you need to print the finished template on plain office paper and carefully cut it along the contour. The latter can be entrusted to a child.
- Since thin paper will tear quickly, you need to make a denser base for the mask. Suitable for cardboard. You can immediately stick a printout of the template on it, and then cut it out along the contour. It is more convenient to cut cardboard with a clerical or breadboard knife.
- The last thing to do is to attach the ties so that the Bull's mask stays on the head well. An elastic band or a satin ribbon tied at the back with a bow can act as a tie.
The finished mask can be supplemented with some details that give it personality, for example, rhinestones, sparkles, New Year's appliqué.
