Making carnival masks yourself is definitely a lot more fun than buying them. You can easily and quickly make these animal masks out of a bit of paper or felt. Choose one or more mask models or be inspired by the ideas we propose to create your unique animal mask.
Make colorful, funny animal masks
You can make great masks out of felt material. All you need is felt in the colors you want,Cardboard, scissors, glue, threads for sewing and ribbons. First, draw the shape of the mask on a cardboard and cut it out. Use the cut paper shape to make it easier to cut the same one out of the felt this time. Use colorful pieces of felt for the little things to better represent the animal's appearance and make it more realistic.
InterestingIdeas from felt and paper
To assemble the mask, you can either sew the pieces together or use glue to attach them. Glue or sew a band so that the mask can stand on your head and you're done, it's that easy.
Cute bunnies, owls, raccoons, deer and all forest animals can be quickly made from the soft felt material.
You can also make animals that are “out of the ordinary”, such as these ladybug, bee and fish masks.
An animal can be represented in many ways as an animal mask. You decide how much detail the mask will look like. Make a tail out of felt and you have a whole carnival costume.
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Paper is also a material that you can use to make beautiful, colorful masks. You can use construction paper, pieces of cardboard, old magazines, and even paper plates. The more colorful the better.
You can paint and cut out these beautiful owl and raccoon animal masks yourself. You can also glue real feathers on for the owl. Attach a branch to the corner of the mask with tape.
Recycle your old magazines, newspapers and posters with these animal masks. They look very attractive and are suitable for adults too.
These bunny and fox masks are easy to make. Cut a piece out of the cardboard, fold it and secure it with tape or stapler so that you get the shapes like in the picture. Have your children paint the mask.
Cut the rabbit and pig ears and eyes out of construction paper. Make the muzzle out of pink cardboard and attach it to the mask with glue.
This carnival mask is easy to make out of paper plates. Cut out holes for the eyes, glue black ears and a stick to hold the mask in front of the face. Using black, paint a nose and around the eye holes.
For this bunny mask you will need a white paper plate, white paper, black construction paper, wooden stick and glue. Cut out the center of the plate. Draw the ears on the paper, cut them out and glue them to the paper plate. Cut narrow strips out of the black construction paper – these will be the whiskers. Attach the whiskers and wooden stick with glue as shown in the picture.
Striking 3D carnival masks
If you are experienced with scissors, then you can be inspired by these extraordinary models.
This mask isn't that easy to make, but it's worth the extra time and paper it takes. This mask is sure to attract attention.
Also take a look at our gallery below for several interesting and colorful craft ideas made from felt, paper, cardboard and paper plates and make beautiful animal masks for carnival together with your child.
