Mask Tutorial: Predator

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Predators are wild and aggressive animals. People like them because of their strength, energy and confidence. The predator mask can be useful for a child and an adult in different situations. Such costumes are especially relevant during school performances and at themed holidays. Children often play the role of animals in skits. To create a full-fledged image, you will definitely need a suit. How to make a predator mask - we will consider in detail in this article.

What can the image of a predator be useful for

Most Russian fairy tales staged at school and in children's theater feature a wolf, a fox or a bear. These predators are the most common, but children often want to be aggressive animals at ordinary matinees. Most often, the image of a tiger and a lion is used for this.

The predator costume can be purchased ready-made or sewn with your own hands. The mask is easier and more interesting to do on your own. When co-creating with a child, this is also a great way to teach a child new needlework techniques. The main material should be thin cardboard or thick paper. Make a simple maskeven a schoolboy can do a paper predator (of course, under the supervision of adults).

Mask materials

1. Cardboard.
2. Scissors.
3. Paints.
4. Tassel.
5. Glue.
6. Elastic band.

Steps of work

The algorithm for making masks of all animals is the same. Let's take a closer look at these steps:

• Mark the dimensions of the predator's mask on the drawing paper. It must match the face of the child. Too small or large mask will distract the child from the performance.
• Two circles are outlined - slits for the eyes. They must be symmetrical and equal. Do not make them too small (during the performance, the mask may move and the child will have to correct it all the time).
• Then the mask needs to be painted with a thick layer of paint. The color is selected in accordance with the selected predator. For a wolf - dark gray, for a fox - red, for a bear - brown, etc.
• Details are drawn on a separate sheet of drawing paper (teeth, ears, mane, tongue, etc.). They should be proportional to the overall size of the predator's mask. After they are drawn, they need to be colored.
• When the details of the image of the predator are dry, they must be cut out and pasted onto the base of the mask.
• The last thing you need to think about is attaching the predator mask to the child's head. To do this, it is better to use a thin hat or linen gum. So that the places where the elastic is attached do not tear, glue them with tape from the inside. This inconspicuous detail will repeatedlyuse a mask for the child.

What else can you make a predator mask out of?

Except for paper and drawing paper, almost any materials can be used as materials. The mask can be made from corrugated cardboard, fabric, felt, plastic and other improvised means.

The most comfortable to use thick cardboard and felt. You can make voluminous masks from cardboard. After decorating, such accessories look very impressive and of high quality. But to make a voluminous mask, you need to practice.

How to sew a felt mask

First of all, you need to choose a felt of suitable shades. For example, for a tiger mask, you will need orange, black and white fabric, as well as a white elastic band. Mask making steps:

• Draw the outline of the mask on paper and cut it out. The size must match the size of the child's head. You can cut out a few basics from paper and attach to your child's face.
• The paper base needs to be circled on orange felt. Stroke using soap or chalk.
• You need to cut out the orange felt mask with sharp scissors.
• Slits for the eyes are outlined on the orange base - they should be round and symmetrical.
• Triangles are drawn on black felt - these are future tiger stripes. Then they need to be cut along the contour. Also, from black textiles, you need to make a tiger nose.
• Muzzle and ears are outlined on white felt. These parts are then cut out.
• When all the details are cut and fitted to size, you need tomove on to the next important stage of work - bonding. You can use glue or thread. Sew the mask by hand or on a sewing machine.
• Lastly, a white elastic band is sewn on. The size should fit the child's head so that the mask does not press or fall off when moving.

This felt predator mask can be used repeatedly. Unlike paper, the felt version cannot be torn, it can be washed and passed on to other children.

Conclusion

Thus, making a predator mask with your own hands is quite simple. It is imperative to involve the child in the creative process. Regardless of age, it will be interesting and useful for him. Moreover, children are pleased to put on their performance the result of their own work. When creating a predator mask, the first option may turn out to be ugly - do not worry. The next one will definitely work! Leave time to make several masks. The child will be able to take the most successful one to the performance, and the rest will be spare.