[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 (ogre/demon) masks: Craft ideas by material (21–30)
Make it with a cup-folding method! Setsubun goods
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Paper cups made with origami are very easy to make and can be customized, making them perfect for kids’ crafts or passing the time.
Here we introduce three Setsubun items that use paper-folded cups! Once you’ve made the basic cup, attach a face and a string to turn it into a bag.
If you use larger origami paper, it can hold lots of items and will surely be a hit.
Next, turn the cup upside down and add a face to make a finger puppet! It’s fun to make lots of them with small origami paper.
Finally, make a hat using newspaper or wrapping paper.
It can also be used as a substitute for a mask during bean-throwing, and the ways to use it are endless.
It’s a very simple folding method that you can enjoy, so give it a try!
How to Form a Demon Band
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Ogre headbands that are easy to make with everyday materials are items kids will love.
They’re a great idea for enjoying Setsubun and bean-throwing.
Cut a toilet paper roll and make a ring.
Cover it with your favorite origami paper, then round off the corners.
Use origami or colored construction paper to make and attach the horns, hair, and facial features.
Varying the number of horns, facial expressions, and face colors makes for a colorful and fun set of headbands.
Since they’re quick and easy to make, this is a perfect craft idea for young children.
Oni headband
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How about making oni headbands for the bean-throwing event? These colorful demon headbands are perfect for getting into the Setsubun spirit.
Attach horns made from construction paper to a long, narrow strip of thick paper.
Draw patterns on the horns, shape them into cones, and make a few small cuts so you can spread and secure them more easily.
Punch holes in both ends of the thick paper, tie on an elastic cord, then crumple tissue paper into balls and attach them.
Using two or three colors—or multiple colors—creates a bright and cute finish! You can make one horn or two, whichever you like.
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.
For infants! Oni (demon) headgear
Easy for infants to wear, too! Let’s make an oni (ogre) headpiece and enjoy the Setsubun spirit.
First, wrap yarn around a postcard 50 to 60 times.
Once wrapped, slide the yarn off and tie the center with another piece of yarn to bundle it.
Spread the yarn into a circular shape to complete the oni’s hair.
Glue the paper horns you made on top.
Next, punch holes at both ends of a 4 cm × 5 cm piece of thick paper and thread a long elastic cord through the holes.
Glue the hair-and-horn piece onto this base, and you’re done! Tie the elastic under the chin to wear it.