We started our lesson the same way I begin most art lessons–looking at lots of visual stimuli. I let students paint their own spectacles or any extra cardboard details they wanted. We painted and pre-cut a lot of our cardboard to save time and because we were working with mostly younger children (4-6 year olds) who would have struggled with the cutting. Too thick and it’s too difficult to cut, too thin and it won’t hold up. We used a medium weight cardboard that you’d typically get from a delivery box. The design I’m going to share is a full-face mask but you could easily create templates for a simple eye-mask. There really isn’t anything kids can’t create from cardboard! Last year we made a Cardboard City and it was a huge success! ![]() And kids can decorate their masks using whatever art & craft supplies you happen to have. Using cardboard to make masks is a classic activity and for good reason–it’s cheap, easy and effective! It’s also a great way to use up leftover cardboard boxes. Making Cardboard Masks with Kids Kids love cardboard! The masks created in our recent vacation workshop are examples of the sort of kooky over-the-top aesthetic only kiddos can come up with! This activity is suitable for all ages over 4, although younger students may need some assistance. I love watching students individualize their designs. Mask-making is a project I’ve done many times with children. ![]() Create vibrant cardboard masks perfect for imaginative play! Art-making activity and post by Danielle Falk from Little Ginger Studio.
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