How to Make Paper Mache Masks
We have many tutorials on this site showing you how to make paper mache masks, and you can see them all below.
You can display your new hand-made masks on the wall or wear them at Halloween or at Mardi Gras. (Tip: The wall masks make great gifts.)
Make a Paper Mache Bird Mask for Mardi Gras or a Fancy Dress Party
These downloadable bird mask patterns create the shapes for you. Tape the pieces together, add a layer of paper mache and a coat of bright colors. Then add the feathers and your own imagination to create unique masks for Mardi Gras, Halloween or a fancy dress party.
Easy DIY Blank Mask Form
Use this easy-to-make blank mask form for your next custom-designed mask. You make it to fit your face perfectly, it takes very little time, and you can use it to create a mask that reflects your own creativity. Have fun with it!
New Unicorn Mask Pattern
This unicorn mask pattern creates all the shapes for you, so it’s easy to make. Once the paper mache is added, you can paint it any way you like, and add a beautiful mane with yarn or ribbon. Wear it to your next party, or give it to someone who loves unicorns.
Lantern-Eyed Fish Alien Mask
An Alien Mask Based on a Lanternfish? Sure – Why not? My alien mask is a little weird, but the 12-year old kid next door
Halloween Skulls with Lighted Eyes
Skulls with Lighted Eyes? If you watched my “clown skull” video, you know I wasn’t excited about them. OK, I really didn’t like them at
Baby Tiger
See how I painted this baby tiger mask – with boo-boos and all. There were mistakes along the way, and you’ll see them all, but it still looks great.
Tiger Mask Pattern for Paper Mache
This tiger mask pattern creates all the shapes for you, so it’s easy to make. Wear it in a play, at your next party or parade, or hang your tiger on the wall. It will make a striking addition to your decor.
Murder Hornet Halloween Mask, Part 2
The Murder Hornet Halloween mask gets his Halloween colors in this final video. He’s now ready to wear.
Make a Murder Hornet Halloween Mask
This Murder Hornet Halloween mask will be a helmet-style mask. In this first video I create the shapes with crumpled foil and hot glue over a bowl I found in the kitchen.
Pumbaa Headdress Mask Pattern
This Pumbaa headdress mask pattern creates almost all the shapes for you. You add a few wrinkles with crumpled foil, and then add one layer of paper mache. The instructions include lots of photos, so it’s easy to make this crazy-looking warthog mask, and he’ll definitely stand out on stage.
Timon Headdress Mask Pattern for the Lion King Play
This Timon headdress mask pattern for the Lion King Play is easy to use. The pattern creates all the shapes for you,
Zazu Headdress Mask Pattern for the Lion King Jr. Play
Make this Zazu Headdress mask pattern for the Lion King Jr. play, or wear it for Mardi Gras or Halloween. The downloadable pattern comes with complete instructions, and that bright hornbill beak is sure to stand out on stage or at your next party.
Hyena Headdress Mask Pattern
Downloadable Hyena headdress mask pattern for the Lion King Jr. play. This pattern comes with compete instructions. Make your hyena headdress mask with an open or closed mouth. If you’re making a whole pack of hyenas, you can give each one a personality of it’s own with acrylic paint.
Make a Rafiki Headdress Mask for the Lion King Jr. Play
This Rafiki headdress mask pattern comes will full instructions. This character in the Lion King Jr. play has a crazy, brightly-colored face that’s really fun to paint, and the pattern creates all the shapes for you, so it’s easy to make.
Lion Headdress Mask Patterns for the Lion King Jr. Play
Four easy Lion Headdress Mask Patterns for the Lion King Jr. Play. Your audience will love them as much as your young actors enjoy wearing them in the play.
Super-Strong Paper Mache that Dries Really Fast
Create a strong paper mache mask really fast by using Titebond III glue instead of the usual flour and water paste. Just one layer completes your masterpiece.
For Even More Paper Mache Masks...
Be sure to take a look at all the wonderfully creative paper mache masks and sculptures that have been submitted by our readers.
If you’d like to see some tutorials that use more traditional paper mache methods than the ones on this site, check out the papiermache.co.uk
If you want to let your neighbors to know how much you love Halloween, don’t miss these YouTube channels: Unhinged Productions and DistortionsUnlimited
And remember – click here if you’re looking for mask patterns for the Lion King Jr. play or this summer’s VBS.