Fox Mask Pattern
For Paper Mache
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Do you hear the call of the wild? You will, after you make this fox mask.
No sculpting experience required – the pattern creates all the shapes for you. And it’s fast, with just one layer of paper mache, and some acrylic paint.
This is an easy pattern, with just 16 pieces. You can create a helmet-style mask, like the one shown here, or use the special pieces included in the pattern to put a flat back on the fox and hang your fox on the wall.
It’s sure to be noticed, whether you wear your fox mask to a party, or include it in your decor.
How to Use the Pattern to Make a Fox Mask:
Print the pattern, attach it to cardboard, and cut out the pieces.
Tape the pieces together, using the instructions in the pattern as a guide.
Add one layer of paper mache, with newspaper or brown paper from amazon boxes.
Paint your fox any color you want – there are many different colors of foxes. I used Burnt Sienna, Yellow Ochre, White and Black.
Finished size:
About 9.5 inches (24.13 cm) high, 8.5 inches (20.32 cm) wide and 12 inches (30.48 cm) deep (when used as a helmet mask). Or 7 inches (17.78 cm) deep (when used as a wall sculpture.
The size of the mask can be adjusted to fit any head. The included instructions show you how.
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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How to use the pattern to make a fox mask:
![Fox Mask Pattern for Paper Mache [Make a Fox Mask]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/mNRpTMExWGY/hqdefault.jpg "Make a Fox Mask or Wall Sculpture 11")
To make this paper mache fox mask or wall sculpture you will need:
- Printer
- Copy paper or full-sheet labels
- Glue stick if using copy paper for the pattern
- Cardboard from 3 standard-sized cereal boxes
- Sharp scissors for cutting cardboard
- Tape, both clear plastic tape and masking tape
- 1 1/2″ Styrofoam ball for eyes if you’re making a wall sculpture
- Aluminum foil (optional
- Glue gun (or masking tape)
- Paper strips and paste. You can use paper mache clay for the outside of your mask, if you prefer
- Acrylic gesso
- Acrylic paint and matte varnish
*You can find recipes for paper mache paste and paper mache clay in the Recipes tab at the top of this site.
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Do you have a question or need help with your pattern?
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.
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One more question: Is the pattern meant to be printed onto letter-size paper (i.e. 8.5×11)? I did that, and then noticed that the pattern as it appears on my computer is larger by about two inches, and it seems that I’m viewing it at full-size (i.e. not enlarged or zoomed in). I want to make sure I’m using pieces that will be the right size for my face!
Thanks a bunch,
Myla
HI Myla. The pattern is made to fit onto standard 8.5 x 11 paper. If you printed it full size (100%), your pattern is printed correctly. It’s possible that your computer monitor is enlarging the PDF on screen and calling it 100%, when it’s really showing it in a slightly larger size. That happens on my monitor all the time.
Phew! Thanks, Jonni.
Hi Jonni – Thanks so much for this amazing website! I need to make a mouse mask with large ears, and I’m thinking the fox mask with work for most of it, with me going rogue when it comes to the ears. Two questions:
In the above list of things I’ll need, plaster of paris is mentioned, but your video doesn’t mention that. What’s the plaster of paris for?
Do you have any suggestions for making big mouse ears, in terms of attachment points or sizing?
Thanks again,
Myla
Hi Myla – thank you so much for mentioning that plaster was on the list for the fox. That was only on the list because I copied and pasted the list from another project, and wasn’t paying attention! There is no plaster of Paris required for the fox. I just now edited that page so I won’t be confusing any more people. 🙁
The new mouse ears can be put on in the same place as the fox ears, or you could play with the placement and put them where they look best. If possible, print pieces 7 and 8, the ears, on two pieces of paper. Then, before putting them on cardboard, cut them out and tape them together.That will make it obvious where the fox ears need to be rounded out – they will end up using more cardboard. Untape the old ears and put them on a new piece of paper, or on cardboard, and redraw the rounded ears.
I hope this helps. Let me know if you have any questions. 🙂
Thanks so much, Jonni!