How to make a felt Monster
Mask
Materials required:
- 1 sheet of plain black, green, red and white felt
- I have also used perforated black felt for the mouth. I did this to make the mask look more fun as Shorties is a children store. However, plain black felt would also be suitable
- As this mask was to be used for a mannequin I have not left eye holes or a mouth hole. In the place of the eyes are two goggle eyes which are attached to two party size slinkys
- Two yellow buttons for nostrils
- One black pipe cleaner for eyebrows
- Finally I attached a grey ribbon on the back-side of the mask so the monster mask could be displayed on a mannequin and/or worn on your child
- Most materials have been joined together with a fast drying gel glue. However for creative effect some have been sewn on with a needle and thread
Image
of materials
Step by Step Guide to
Making a Monster Mask
Steps 1 - 4:
1. Use a ruler and a
plate to mark out the shape of the monster's face. Then cut the black felt
slightly larger to create the look of a black outline around the green felt
2. Cut perforated black
felt to create a mouth. I simply used the pattern of the holes to guide me as I
cut the felt
3. Freehand cut 2 sets
of triangular teeth with the white felt. Then place slightly apart
4. Use the red felt to
make a tongue. I cut a little curve in the top of the tongue. Then pin down
with the tip of the tongue facing upward. This will create a tongue which is poking
out
Steps 5 - 8:
5. Once attached
pull the red felt tongue back. Also cut 2 white felt circles for the eyes. I
used 2 different sized lids and then drew around them with a pencil
6. Cut and shape a
black pipe cleaner in a zig-zag shape for eyebrows
7. For the monster eyes
I simply glued a goggle eye to each party sized slinky
8. Cut out two white
felt horns
Steps 9 - 10:
9. I also placed a
stitch on each slinky to control how far forward each slinky fell
forward. As I wanted each slinky to look a little bit different
10. Finally sew two buttons for nostrils
and glue a ribbon to the back for wearing the mask
Take a look at these Monster masks in the Shorties Shop Window during Halloween and..
Take a look at these Monster masks in the Shorties Shop Window during Halloween and..
Enjoy making your
monster masks for Halloween!!
Post by Sian O :)
Post by Sian O :)
