Lesson 67 of 84 · Crafts
⭐ 30 XP✂️ Craft CornerPaper Plate Animal Masks (Part 23)
Transform a paper plate into an animal face mask.
🎯 Your mission
If you can wear it, that counts.
⚡ The twist
Only use materials that were about to be trash.
Mind = Blown
🤯 You can fold a piece of paper at most about 7 times — physics gets in the way after that.
Artist Spotlight
🎨 El Anatsui makes giant sculptures from bottle caps.
Practice mask making in this art lesson: paper plate animal masks (part 23).
What You'll Learn
Transform a paper plate into an animal face mask. Cut, paint, and add features to create a lion, owl, cat, or any creature you choose.
Techniques You'll Practice
Materials Needed
Step-by-Step Guide
0 of 4 doneWhere you see this in real life
The next time you 'just buy it,' notice how much you could've made yourself.
Stretch Challenge
Try this in real life this week.
Make a card for someone who isn't expecting one.
For the dinner table
“What's something you'd build if you had unlimited cardboard?”
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