[Childcare] Handmade Oni Masks: Craft Ideas by Material
We’ve put together ideas for DIY oni (ogre) masks you can make for Setsubun.
We’re sharing a variety of articles so you can choose from different materials for the base.
If kids stick on the oni’s facial features and hair, they’ll create one-of-a-kind masks full of originality! Oni masks aren’t just for kids—teachers can join in making them too, of course.
On Setsubun, let’s all wear our masks and enjoy lively bean-throwing together.
After Setsubun, the masks can also be used as props for pretend play.
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Childcare: Handmade Oni (demon) mask crafts. Ideas by material (1–10)
Painting on paper plates
Masks made by painting paper plates are an activity even younger children, who aren’t ready for fine motor tasks, can enjoy.
First, the teacher punches two holes in a paper plate to make the base of the mask.
Next, let the children color it with crayons.
Finally, the teacher decorates it with horns and fangs, and it’s done.
It’s a simple design, and since you don’t use scissors, there’s no worry about injuries.
Of course, you can also let them enjoy adding color in other ways besides coloring, depending on their age.
Let’s make masks in lots of colors and have fun!
Paper plate + origami
This is an ogre mask you make by sticking a single sheet of origami paper onto a paper plate.
Choose origami in a color that matches the ogre’s face, round off the four corners, and glue it onto the plate.
Make sure to glue all the way to the edges so it doesn’t peel off.
Then finish by drawing directly or cutting and gluing origami pieces for the eyes, nose, mouth, fangs, hair, horns, and eyebrows.
Just changing the size of the pupils, the thickness of the eyebrows, or the number of horns creates a completely different look! Celebrate children’s individuality and have fun making original masks!
paper bag
This is a wearable mask made using a paper bag.
Cut out the center of the paper bag with scissors so the face is visible.
Then attach horn and hair pieces to the top of the bag to finish.
You can cut a hole large enough to show the whole face, or just cut out the eye areas and draw the mouth expression—there are many ways to customize it.
For children around age two and up, let them freely draw hair patterns with crayons.
It’s also a good idea to gather paper bags in a variety of colors so children can choose their favorites.
[Childcare] Handmade Oni (demon) masks: craft ideas by material (11–20)
Make parts out of 100-yen shop paper and cut-and-paste them
Why not try making an oni (demon) mask by cutting parts out of origami or construction paper? All the materials you’ll need—like construction paper and rubber bands—can be found at a 100-yen shop.
Get creative with the eyes and mouth parts to capture the oni’s vibe.
If you want a more polished finish, we recommend layering circular cutouts of paper to create a hair-like texture.
If you let the kids glue on the parts themselves, the mask will end up with lots of personality!
Tissue box + tissue paper
During the Setsubun season, many regions still have chilly winds.
How about making a warm-looking oni (demon) mask to suit the weather? I especially recommend using cat yarn.
Cat yarn is a material often used for faux leather items, characterized by its fluffy, soft texture.
Use it to create the oni’s hair.
For the mask base, a paper plate keeps the steps simple and saves time.
The cat yarn adds a touch of luxury, resulting in a mask with a unique flair.
non-woven fabric mask
Isn’t the trickiest part of making a mask the ear loops? You have to figure out the right position and length, and if you use thin strings, they make your ears hurt.
A nonwoven mask solves those problems.
Just cut eye holes in a nonwoven face mask and turn it into a mask as is.
The material is soft, yet it’s easy to paint or draw on.
Kids will surely be surprised when the masks they use every day transform into fun face masks.
Since cutting out the eye holes with scissors is a delicate task, an adult should handle this step if preschoolers are making the masks.
coloring mask
Coloring is one of children’s favorite activities, right? So how about trying a mask-making project using coloring pages? First, prepare a coloring page of an oni (ogre) face to use as the mask.
If you choose a cute design, everyone can wear it without getting scared and enjoy the activity together.
Next, have the children color it in.
Letting them use their favorite colors will make it feel personal and special.
Finally, cut out the colored picture and attach a rubber band to complete the mask.
Enjoy bean-throwing with your uniquely decorated masks!