Paper Plate Animal Masks

Practice mask making in this art lesson: paper plate animal masks.

🎨 Studio Brief #1

Transform a paper plate into an animal face mask.

🎯 Your mission

Build it from stuff that was about to be thrown away.

⚡ The twist

No glue. Only folds and cuts.

What you'll learn · 1 of 2

Transform a paper plate into an animal face mask.

What you'll learn · 2 of 2

Cut, paint, and add features to create a lion, owl, cat, or any creature you choose.

Get ready

Techniques you'll practise

mask makingconstructioncharacter design

You will need

Googly eyesGlue sticks

Step 1 of 4

Hold a paper plate to your face and mark where your eyes are. Cut out eye holes.

Step 2 of 4

Paint the plate the base color of your animal.

Step 3 of 4

Add ears, nose, whiskers, or a beak using construction paper. Glue them on.

Step 4 of 4

Attach a popsicle stick or elastic band to hold the mask. Try it on!

Did you know?

🤯 Mind = Blown

🤯 You can fold a piece of paper at most about 7 times — physics gets in the way after that.

🌟 Artist Spotlight

🎨 Henri Matisse spent his last years cutting paper instead of painting — and made his most famous work.

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