Three Downloadable
Bird Mask Patterns
For Mardi Gras, Halloween and Fancy Dress
$21 – $16
Save 20% when you buy the 3-pattern set.
The templates are also available individually – scroll down below.
Imagine the wind under your wings as you fly to the next party, wearing the beak and feathers of one of these rare and colorful birds.
These bird mask patterns are easy to make, because the patterns create all the shapes for you. And they’re fun to make with your choice of feathers and paint.
Download the patterns and then invite your friends over for a mask-making party. 🙂
Need just one?
$7 – Umbrella Cockatoo
$7 – Guinea Turaco
$7 – Himalayan Monal
How to make your paper mache bird masks with these patterns:
Print the pattern, stick it to cereal box cardboard and cut out the pieces
Tape the bird mask pattern pieces together
Add paper strips and paste or paper mache clay – I used both
Add bright paint and feathers to finish your bird mask
Finished Size: The final size will depend on the length of feathers you choose to add to your mask. The mask patterns are made to fit an adult head, but they can be made larger or smaller using the print size adjustments on your printer.
My downloadable PDF Patterns come with full instructions.
There’s no waiting for your pattern to arrive, and no shipping costs, so you can start on your project right away.
Note: If you’ll be saving your pattern to and iPhone or iPad, those devices like to hide your downloaded files. You can scroll down this page to see how to find them.
And remember – if you have any problems downloading your files or putting your pattern together, just let me know. I’m always happy to help. 🙂
Watch these videos to see how to make the bird masks…
Adding the paint and feathers:
Taping the pieces on the Guinea Turaco mask:
Taping the pieces on the Umbrella Cockatoo mask:
Taping the pieces on the Himalayan Monal mask:
To make your masks you will need:
- Access to a printer
- Copy paper or full-sheet labels to print the pattern on
- One or two standard-size cereal boxes, depending on the mask you want to make
- Tape, hot glue, scissors, and acrylic paint
- Colorful feathers
Do you have a question or need help with your patterns?
There are two ways to contact me: The fastest way to get an answer is to leave a comment below. I read all comments and answer them as soon as I can, usually within a few hours. One of my readers might also chime in to help – we have a very supportive community here on this site.
If you prefer to reach me privately, you can send me an email.
I get a ton of spam and I don’t want your email to get lost, so please put “paper mache” in the subject line so your email won’t be accidentally deleted. If you don’t hear back from me within 24 hours, assume the cyberspace gremlins ate your email, and try again. 🙂
Do you have any plans for a Mardi Gras type mask for a turkey (both Tim & hen and possibly Jake’s & Jenny) – great for Thanksgiving dinner
No, I don’t have a turkey mask planned. But you could use the blank mask form to make your own. The bill on this one is way too big, but you could start with this one. 🙂
I’d love a bald eagle option. My kids latest obsession!? can I make that using and tweaking any of these mask patterns?
It’s possible, but you’d need to do some sculpting to get any of them to work. The cockatoo has a beak that is fairly close to an eagle, but there’s a ridge at the top of the head for the cockatoo feathers. So – the real answer is that I don’t know if it would work or not.
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What an amazing woman you are, will see you in the near future.
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I watch each video and am amazed. I have done 5 patterns so far and not a single one has lined up with the ease of your fingers! Lol.
Wow! definitely showstopper pieces. I’m really impressed at how intricate they are and yet how lightweight and effective the design.
Thanks, Lesley! I’m glad you like them. 🙂
You did great!! Love them all!
Thanks, Jan – I’m glad you like them! 🙂
Great stuff, Jonni! They look so good with the feathers.