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Paper plate masks are wearable, so the finish is obvious: it has to sit on a face. Eye holes are an adult job. The child chooses ears, a beak, or a pattern. The half-mask in the main plate guide is the simple start. These masks add a character.<\/p>\n

Set up the table<\/h2>\n

Hold the plate on the child's face and mark eye spots with a pencil before any cutting. Cut the holes larger than you think, then try the mask. A paper strip stapled at each side is safer than elastic for young children, because elastic can snap.<\/p>\n

Cat mask<\/h2>\n

Ages:<\/strong> 5+. Time:<\/strong> 25 minutes.<\/p>\n

You need:<\/strong> paper plate, two triangles, crayon, paper strip.<\/p>\n

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  1. Mark and cut eye holes.<\/li>\n
  2. Glue triangles at the top as ears.<\/li>\n
  3. Draw a nose and three whiskers on each side.<\/li>\n
  4. Staple the strip so it fits.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Whiskers drawn on the plate last longer than paper whiskers.<\/p>\n

    Bird mask<\/h2>\n

    Ages:<\/strong> 5+. Time:<\/strong> 25 minutes.<\/p>\n

    You need:<\/strong> paper plate, a folded triangle beak, paper feathers, paper strip.<\/p>\n

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    1. Cut the eye holes.<\/li>\n
    2. Glue the beak under the eyes.<\/li>\n
    3. Add a few feathers at the sides.<\/li>\n
    4. Fit the strip.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      A beak that sticks out needs glue and a piece of tape on the back.<\/p>\n

      Crown mask<\/h2>\n

      Ages:<\/strong> 6+. Time:<\/strong> 25 minutes.<\/p>\n

      You need:<\/strong> half a paper plate, paper points, crayon, strip.<\/p>\n

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      1. Use the straight side of the half plate as the bottom.<\/li>\n
      2. Glue points along the curve.<\/li>\n
      3. Decorate, then cut eyes if they want to see through it.<\/li>\n
      4. Fit the strip.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        A crown that is only a hat can skip the eye holes.<\/p>\n

        Monster mask<\/h2>\n

        Ages:<\/strong> 6+. Time:<\/strong> 30 minutes.<\/p>\n

        You need:<\/strong> paper plate, one extra paper eye, crayon, strip.<\/p>\n

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        1. Cut two eye holes.<\/li>\n
        2. Glue a third eye above them.<\/li>\n
        3. Draw a wide mouth.<\/li>\n
        4. Keep the colours to two so it still reads as a face.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Funny monsters are enough. Skip blood, scars, and sharp teeth for a group.<\/p>\n

          Night mask<\/h2>\n

          Ages:<\/strong> 4+. Time:<\/strong> 15 minutes.<\/p>\n

          You need:<\/strong> paper plate, crayon, strip.<\/p>\n

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          1. Colour the plate one dark colour.<\/li>\n
          2. Add dots as stars.<\/li>\n
          3. An adult cuts eye holes.<\/li>\n
          4. This is a mask with almost no pieces to lose.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            One colour is the design. Extra stickers are optional.<\/p>\n

            Mask on a stick<\/h2>\n

            Ages:<\/strong> 5+. Time:<\/strong> 20 minutes.<\/p>\n

            You need:<\/strong> paper plate, a craft stick or a strip of cardboard, tape.<\/p>\n

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            1. Decorate the plate first.<\/li>\n
            2. Cut eye holes.<\/li>\n
            3. Tape the stick to the back, low enough to hold.<\/li>\n
            4. No strap, so nothing goes around the neck.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              A stick is the better choice for a quick class or a parade across the room.<\/p>\n

              What to watch<\/h2>\n

              Try the mask before you send a child off in it. Eye holes that are too small make them walk into things. Do not use string around the neck.<\/p>\n

              The Imagination Hive is a children’s art and STEM studio in Milton, Ontario. These projects use ordinary supplies so you can start at the kitchen table.<\/p>\n

              Keep making<\/h2>\n