Unicorn Mask Pattern
for Paper Mache
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This Unicorn Mask pattern makes all the shapes for you.
No sculpting experience is required – just print the pattern and put it on cereal box cardboard, tape the pieces together, and add one layer of paper mache, and paint.
Then give your unicorn a beautiful mane with your choice of ribbon or yarn. It’s sure to be a huge hit at any Halloween party, or at Mardi Gras!
And when the party’s over, it will look lovely in a child’s room.
How to make your Unicorn mask with this pattern:
Print the unicorn pattern pieces, stick them to cardboard, and cut them out.
Tape the pieces together, and add some details with foil and hot glue.
Add paper strips and paste.
Paint your unicorn and give him a mane.
Finished size: About 12.5 inches (31.75 cm) high, 5.5 inches (13.97 cm) wide and 14 inches (35.56 cm) deep – but the finished height depends on how long you make the horn.
You can also adjust the size if the mask is too big. I tell you how to do that in the instructions that come with the pattern.
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 tape the pieces together on your Unicorn mask:
The downloadable pattern includes instructions for putting your unicorn mask together, but be sure to watch these videos, too.
How I finished my Unicorn mask –
Of course, you can finish your unicorn any way you want. If you’re making it for someone else, be sure to ask how they think a unicorn looks. We all have different ideas about this mythical creature.
To Make Your Unicorn Mask You Will Need:
- The Pattern
- Access to a Printer
- Copy paper or full-sheet labels
- Glue stick if using copy paper for pattern
- Cardboard from 4 standard-sized cereal boxes.
- 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.
- ? 1.5” (3.81 cm) Styrofoam ball for the eyes.
- Aluminum foil
- Glue gun
- Paper strips and paste (find recipes here) I used lightweight brown paper with Titebond III Wood Glue.
- Acrylic gesso or spray primer
- Acrylic paint and varnish, any colors you choose
- Yarn, ribbon or raffia for the mane
* If purchasing cardboard in place of the cereal boxes, it will be sold as “light chipboard.” The thickness will be about 24pt or 1/41 of an inch. 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?
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. 🙂
When you finish your Unicorn mask…
We would really love to see how it comes out. Please visit the Daily Sculptors page and upload some photos – and tell us about your unicorn, too.
How many layers of paper mache strips are applied?
I only use one layer of paper mache, because the cardboard and paper mache together are really strong.
Hi Jonni, I’ve already made one unicorn mask for a child, who loved it. Now I am making another one for an adult friend, and it needs to be bigger, not smaller. You talk about making it smaller, but not bigger. Any advice on making the mask fit a bit bigger head. Thank you.
Hi Carol. You can cut the back seam of the cap and stretch it out a bit, and then fill in the space with a triangular piece of cardboard. But if you haven’t started yet, the easier way is to print the pattern larger. You can use the “poster” setting on your printer and print at 105% or 110%, or take the file to your local printer and ask him to enlarge it for you. That’s the easiest way, because they can print on bitter paper. I talked about making the patterns bigger in my latest video, here. Have fun!! 🙂
Thank you for your quick reply. That’s great. I’ll give it a go!
Hi Jonni, I would like to make a horse head….do you have a different kit for a horse head or horse hat…? Thanks from Bayard in San Francisco
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Hi Carol. I have a horse head sculpture pattern. There’s also a zebra headdress mask, which isn’t exactly a horse, but it’s close. 🙂
Love your patterns and tutorials and I am excited to get making some! Would it be easy to remove the horn from the pattern to make this a horse mask? And I am also wondering about vision- I can’t tell if you are able to see through it if you are wearing it. thanks for any help/input!
Hi Katherine. You don’t have to put the horn on it – so yes, you could make this into a horse mask. The eye holes are in the fancy pattern on his forehead. If you want to put a horse harness on your mask, you’d need to design it so you can put holes to see out of that won’t be too obvious. Or paint his forehead black so the eye holes can’t be seen easily. That’s how I did it on the cow mask. Cows and horses (and unicorns) have eyes that are too far apart for humans to see out of. Have fun! 🙂
Hi Jonni, the unicorn pattern is amazing! Thanks so much.
Just a quick question. Do you apply paper strips & glue to the inside of the mask too?
Thanks, Denise. I’m glad you like him. I don’t put a layer of paper mache on the inside, but you can if you want to. 🙂
Thanks Jonni