Downloadable PDF
Bunny Mask Pattern
For Paper Mache
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Sweet and lovable – or wild and crazy…
You can surprise everyone at your next party when you wear this paper mache rabbit mask – and then proudly say “I made it myself!”
For a headdress-style rabbit mask to wear in a play, click here.
Print the pattern and put it on cereal box cardboard.
Cut out the pieces and tape them together, using the instructions as a guide.
Add paper mache, with newspaper or brown paper from amazon boxes.
Bring your bunny mask to life with acrylic paint (and long eyelashes, just for fun).
Finished size –
About 15 inches (381 mm) high, 8.5 inches (217 mm) wide and 10 inches (254 mm) deep. The mask is designed to be oversized. It will fit an adult head with the help of an inner strap that can be used to adjust the fit. For a much smaller head, you can print the pattern at a smaller size.
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.
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Watch the Videos to See How to Make Your Bunny Mask
Step 1 – Taping the pattern pieces together:
This pattern goes together easily, but give yourself time to cut out the pieces and tape them together. The downloadable pattern also includes screen shots of every piece, to use as a guide. When the bunny’s pattern pieces are all taped together, give it one layer of paper mache.
Step 2 – Painting the bunny mask:
I painted my bunny white – maybe because I’m lazy. Feel free to paint your bunny gray or brown, or any colors that you like. Even better, look up photos of rabbits online – there are a lot of different species and breeds, and some beautiful photos that you can use for inspiration.
To make your bunny mask, you’ll need:
- The downloadable Bunny Mask Pattern
- Access to a Printer
- Copy paper or full-sheet labels (I always use the labels, because it’s an easy way to stick the pattern to the cardboard)
- Glue stick if using copy paper instead of the labels
- Cardboard from 4 standard-sized cereal boxes or 8 letter-sized sheets of light chipboard.*
- Sharp scissors for cutting cereal box cardboard.
- Clear plastic tape and masking tape Note: Don’t use disappearing gift wrap tape – it isn’t strong enough.
- Glue gun
- Paper strips and paste (Find recipes here)
- Acrylic paint and varnish
- Fake eyelashes (optional)
- If purchasing cardboard in place of the cereal boxes, it will be sold as “light chipboard.” Medium or heavy chipboard is too stiff to bend well.
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Do you have a question or need help with your pattern?
If you have a question about putting your mask pattern together, leave a comment below or on the Daily Sculptors page. I read all comments and answer them as soon as I can, usually within a few hours. Some of my readers might ideas for you, too — we have a very supportive community on this site.
Or send an email, if you prefer. That works, too. 🙂
When you finish your bunny mask, I hope you’ll come back and show it off. We’d love to see how it comes out. 🙂
I purchased the Bunny Mask pattern and received saying that my payment had cleared and providing a link for the pattern. Clicking on the in resulted in the message
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The file you tried to download has reached its download limit. This may be due to the number of download attempts being reached or the time for which a download is permitted having expired. Details of the limits for each order can be found on the download page.
I have not been able to access the pattern that I paid for
Hi Mary. It sounds like there was a temporary glitch in the system. I’m sorry for the delay – I reset the link, so it should work now. If you have any more difficulty with the download process, please contact me, and I’ll try to find out why it isn’t working. I’ll send you an email with this same information, just in case you don’t see my reply here on the site.
And I forgot to mention – if you’re trying to save your file to an iPhone or iPad and nothing seems to happen when you click your download link, you might want to read this article on the Apple website, or watch this video: https://youtu.be/LM7rEdbW2cs
I hope it works this time so you can get started on your project. 🙂
Hi Mary. I tried to contact you by email, but the email didn’t go through. I think there was a typo, so I’ll try again with the email address you listed on your order form.
Hey there Mrs. Jonni. I have a question. Would I use a thin layer of paper mache clay over a paper mache mask to make it smooth over the joints? Or how would I go about that. I apologize if it seems like a silly question I have watched and read a lot but I’m at a loss. I’m also getting way too excited and don’t want to mess up so far. Thank you in advance .
Sincerely,
Allison
Hi Allison. You can use a layer of paper mache clay over your paper mache mask, but it will make it a little heavier. You can also use a very thin layer of drywall joint compound to smooth the surface, but only in areas that won’t be flexed a lot. The joint compound doesn’t have any reinforcement, so it can crack if it’s bent. I did use it on my cat mask, though, and it worked. You can see a video about smoothing paper mache with joint compound here.