I work with the Children’s programmer at the Library in town and we’re making a lion mask for our safari themed day! I have pictures and steps to help you through the process. Preparation for the craft is tentatively 20-30 minutes; the craft itself (depending on the age group of the children) can take anywhere from 10-25 minutes. Lets get started!
What you will need:
• yellow paper with a hand drawn or traced circle (face), 2 semi-ovals (ears), and 2 small circles inside the face (eyes)
• coffee filter for the mane
• markers or crayons
• scissors
• glue stick or bottle
• Popsicle stick
Color the coffee filter orange (or whatever color you like for the lions mane) before cutting. It’s much easier to color the coffee filter while it’s still one big piece. Then fold it in half and cut the center out leaving about and inch/inch and a half of the edge for the mane.
Cut out the face, ears, and eye holes. (The kids and do all the cutting but I suggest you cut the eyes holes during prep mode for the kids). Draw the nose and whiskers and the mouth, then glue the mane onto the edges of the face. Glue the ears onto the mane after the mane is glued around the face.
Last but not least, glue the popsicle stick to the back side of the mask. Voila! You have your very own lion mask to go with any great safari/zoo/animal theme!
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