Easy Pattern for a Paper Mache
Wolf Mask
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Do you ever feel like howling?
You and Brother Wolf may be kindred spirits. Make this mask today, slip it on, and celebrate your wild side.
Then proudly tell your friends “I made it myself!”
How to make your wolf mask:
Finished size: About 11.5 inches (29 cm) high, 9.5 inches (23 cm) wide and 4.5 inches (11.5 cm) deep.
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Step #1: Putting Your Wolf Mask Pattern Together:
Note: The pattern has been recently updated to include instructions for using cereal box cardboard instead of corrugated cardboard. Either type of cardboard will work.
The updates also include pattern pieces for a cap on the back, so it’s comfortable to wear without an elastic strap to keep it on.
Step #2: Adding Paper Mache to Your Wolf Mask:
Step #3: Painting Your Wolf Mask:
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Just a few of the masks made with this pattern …
Wolves by Emily Muschinske’s 3D Art 7 classes
Made by Emily Muschinske’s 3D Art 7 Students
Wolf Mask
Made by Kim Lemin I made wolf mask for my boyfriend using the pattern on this website. We used it for a shaman cosplay event
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Hi, Thanks for the wolf mask. For school, I have to make a red wolf. What colors would you recommend for painting it?
Hi Jessica. A mixture of burnt sienna, burnt umber and yellow ochre would work really well – I hope you’ll show us how it turns out! 🙂
Also for the wolf do you have to Papier Mache it?
You don’t have to – someone just spray painted his (he left his homework assignment until the last minute and didn’t have time for the paper mache.) I’ve thought about using colored duct tape instead of the paper mache and paint. If you can think of other ways to do it, I hope you’ll let us know. And be sure to show off your wolf on the Daily Sculptors page when it’s done. 🙂
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Sorry I didn’t mean the ? Thanks for the advice!
Can you do an African Wild Dog mask? It is super simalair to the Hyena. Look it up if you don’t know about them.
Hi Paisley. You could use the wolf or hyena mask for your African Wild Dog, but give him much bigger ears. I just looked at both hyenas and the African wild dog on Google image search, and it looks like the dog’s muzzle about half-way between the wolf and the hyena. Not quite as long as a wolf, but heavier, like a hyena. The most noticeable things about the AWD is his crazy ears and the black “mask” he’s wearing, with the dark stripe going up between his ears. I think if you got those right, either the wolf or hyena mask pattern would work equally well.
Sure!
Hi is it necessary to use corrugated cardboard or would it work with cereal box cardboard?
I think it would work with the lighter cardboard, but I haven’t tried it and the pieces were made to fit with the corrugated cardboard. For that reason, the pieces might not fit together quite as tightly – but if there are gaps they will be covered by the paper mache so it shouldn’t matter. Make sure you check the mask often while the paper mache is drying, to make sure it doesn’t go out of shape. After saying all that, I should add that the cat mask was made with cereal box cardboard and it worked just fine, so the wolf should work, too. If you try it, let us know how it came out. 🙂
I can’t see what I am supposed to down load. Sorry haven’t done this before. I just purchased a pattern of the wolf. I thought I was going to get it in the mail.
Hi Marie. If you click on the link in the order email, it should bring up a browser window with two buttons. One is for directly downloading to your device, and the other button is to download the file to your Dropbox account. I recommend using the first button and downloading it directly to your device so you always have access to it.
If you’re using an iPhone, iPad, or other Apple device, they have a way of hiding your downloads. I don’t have an Apple device, but this article may help. If you still can’t get it to work, let me know what type of device you’re using so I can be more helpful.
I resent the order email to you, in case you lost the original email with the download link.
Good luck!
Hi. I’m interested in this wolf mask. I wish to know if it will fit a 15 years old guy… I see that most of the reviews here are from younger children. I suppose I’m asking if it will fit an adult. Thanks, Daphna
Hi Daphna. I just tried it on, and it fit me perfectly – as soon as I took off my glasses. If your son’s head is a little larger than mine, you can put something inside the mask while the paper mache is drying, to make it slightly wider.
Have fun!
Thank you
Oi, boa tarde, parabensss!!!!, lindo de mais o seu trabalho, da vontade de sair fazendo!!!!!Parabensssssssssssss
Hi, this is my first time making this because of a school project, and I was a bit of confused, after adding layers of paper onto the mask and then what should I do? Should I just paint it or…..Because I tried directly add white onto it, and it just ended up all soaking wet and beneath layers of newspaper just showed up.
Hi Alyssa. Was the paper mache completely dry before you added paint? And what kind of paint are you using? I’ve never known of anyone having this problem before. We normally use acrylic paint, over dry paper mache. You will get brighter colors if you use an acrylic gesso first, but I’ve painted many things without gesso, without having any problems with it. Let us know a bit more about how you’re making your wolf, and we might be able to be more helpful.
Hi! I made these masks with my 2 daughters and their 4 cousins, aged 5 to 13. They had a blast! Thank you for the great pattern. My daughters are wondering if you are going to design some dog mask patterns. They love dogs.
They look great – and what a wonderful photo! A dog would be fun – maybe a bulldog or mastiff, with those sad-sack eyes. I’ll put it on my list. 🙂
Hello Jonni.
Can I ask you What kind of glue on paper use at step 2?
Thank you?.
Hi Michell. I used the cooked flour and water paste for this one, but you could also use the raw flour and water paste, or the Elmer’s Art Paste, or any other recipe. You can find my favorite recipes on this page.
This may seem like a silly question but, how is the wolf mask worn? Will I need to attach a strap to hold it on?
Hi Kathleen. Yes, the mask will need a strap. I usually wait until the mask is complete before I add holes for a strap. That way you’ll see how it fits the face and how it’s balanced.
This looks amazing! The one thing you might redesign is the eye alignment. A wolf’s eyes are not horizontally aligned like a dog’s eyes. They are obliquely set and have a distinct “V” appearance. If you look at any head on wolf photo you will see what I mean.
I need to make 6 wolf masks for an upcoming performance of Beauty and The Beast.
Really love the design of this, but need it to look a little more realistic.
Do you think it is possible to add faux fur to this mask?
It sure is! I haven’t done it myself, but Linda posted a photo of a mask she made with this pattern, and she added fur. You can see her comment here, but just in case the link expires, here is the photo she gave us:
Hi Jonni
I’m having a lot of fun making the mask. How many layers of paper mache do you recommend?
If you used cardboard for the pattern pieces, you really only need one or two layers, on both the front and the back. This will cover the tape and make the seams nice and strong.
I’m glad you’re having fun with it. Will we get to see it when it’s done? I’d really love to see how it turns out.
trop bien mais j’aimerais savoir les meusurs
Finished size: About 11.5 inches (29 cm) high, 9.5 inches (23 cm) wide and 4.5 inches (11.5 cm) deep.
have you the impresion for the draw? or one archive to impressing? I am from Argentina and i want to make this mask from my child.
Hi Martina. I’m not quite sure what you’re asking. The pattern with instructions is available on this page. You can purchase it by clicking on the green button. It’s a downloadable file. If you make one, we’d love to see how it turns out.
I love the wolf mask!!! And the elephant…How about a dragon mask or a unicorn mask? An elf mask? Obviously I am in to fantasy! Thank you so much for sharing your expertise with us.
The dragon sounds like a lot of fun. So does the elf. I already have a unicorn mask in my book, so I probably won’t do another one, but it’s still a great idea. 🙂 I’ll put them all on my list – thanks!