[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) masks: craft ideas by material (11–20)
Not scary! Oni masks that kids will love
Here are three ogre masks you’ll want to make for Setsubun! All of them use familiar, easy-to-get materials, and they’re ideas that naturally bring kids to mind.
The tissue-paper crown ogre is just crumpling and sticking on tissue, so children can enjoy fine-motor play as they work.
Choosing colors gives each mask a unique expression, which is part of the charm.
The envelope ogre hat involves sticking, drawing, and decorating, making it a focused, fun activity.
Washi tape and yarn really expand the individuality.
The paper-bag ogre mask is great because kids can wear it to play once it’s finished.
And the paper-plate mask—surprise!—uses broccoli.
Stamp paint onto a halved paper plate with broccoli.
These projects will make the celebration even more fun.
A three-dimensional oni mask
Here’s how to make a paper oni mask that’s perfect for Setsubun using colored construction paper! First, cut out the oni parts.
Let the children do the cutting according to their age—it’s great scissor practice.
Next, cut yarn for the hair.
Glue the yarn onto the hair backing.
Be sure to apply the glue to the backing paper! Once you stick on all the parts, it’s done! When kids do the gluing, you get all kinds of adorable faces.
Add a band and it becomes a wearable mask for play, or hang it on the wall as a display.
It connects making, playing, and decorating, and it’s easy for children from about age three—give it a try!
ogre mask
Here’s a craft idea for making an oni using paper plates and yarn.
If adults prepare the face and horn parts in advance, even small children can enjoy it.
First, paint the paper plate with your favorite paints.
Since it will be the oni’s face, red or blue are classics.
Once the paint dries, glue horns and yarn at the top to represent the hair.
Finally, attach the face parts and it’s done! It’s also fun to create the face with crayon resist art.
Let the children freely place each part on purpose, so they can fully express their individuality.
3 picks of oni masks that don’t cover your face
Making oni masks is essential for Setsubun crafts.
The classic style has cut-out eye holes, but it’s a shame when the children’s expressions get hidden.
So here are three ideas for masks that don’t cover the face.
First, bundle yarn wrapped around cardboard (or similar) to make the oni’s hair and attach the horns to it.
Second, use a narrow strip of construction paper and add crumpled tissue paper “flowers” and eye parts to create a mask.
Finally, cut the oni’s hair out of construction paper, decorate it with pieces of chenille stems (pipe cleaners), and attach it to a head-sized ring to finish the mask.
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!
