[Setsubun] Let’s make an oni mask! A collection of ideas using everyday materials
For Setsubun, making oni masks is a must! Why not create unique demon masks using familiar materials like construction paper, paper plates, and yarn? In this article, we introduce a variety of handmade mask ideas—quirky designs, wearable types, and projects you can take your time perfecting.
One of the joys of crafting is choosing your own colors and expressions, so you can make both scary and cute oni.
These ideas are perfect for quality time at home with parents, as well as arts-and-crafts time at preschools and kindergartens.
This Setsubun, let’s liven up bean-throwing with a one-of-a-kind mask!
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[Setsubun] Let’s make an oni (demon) mask! A collection of ideas using everyday materials (11–20)
Mask made from cardboard
Cardboard is an essential item for crafts.
It’s easy for kids to handle, and since it’s something most households have, it’s simple to get started! If your child is making it themselves, choose cardboard that isn’t too thick so it’s easier to cut.
You can divide the tasks—for example, let your child do the painting while an adult helps with cutting out the eye holes.
It’s a project that both adults and children can enjoy, wondering what kind of unique oni (demon) they’ll create.
It’s also great as February décor, so be sure to display it and have fun!
A mask-made face mask
Let’s make an oni (ogre/demon) mask using a household face mask.
Since it already has ear loops, you can put it on and enjoy it right away.
The method is super simple: color the mask red, draw an oni illustration, and cut out holes for the eyes—that’s it! The illustration you draw on the mask is a great place for your child to unleash their imagination.
Masks come in many colors, so a black oni or a purple oni could be fun, too.
If you use a 3D mask, you can even create a more three-dimensional oni mask!
A simple mask made from construction paper
It’s a classic, but making oni masks out of construction paper might be the smoothest way to get the job done.
It’s great for preschools or community events where lots of kids gather.
Attaching the elastic bands that go around the ears can be a bit tricky for small children, so please have the adults nearby help with that part.
I’m sure the kids will get really excited when they draw the oni faces on the paper! And instead of just drawing with crayons, you can add masking tape or sprinkle on some glitter—maybe it’s no longer the era of making only scary oni masks.
A mask with a lovely smiling oni would be great too!
A half-face mask made from a paper plate
Paper plates transform into oni masks! This is a great mask idea for anyone with extra paper plates at home.
There aren’t any difficult steps, so children should be able to make it smoothly.
Cut a paper plate in half, paint it your favorite color, and cut out the eye holes with scissors.
If you use an awl to make holes for the elastic, be sure an adult stays nearby or helps out.
Let your child freely create the oni’s horns, hair, eyebrows, and more using their own imagination! It’s also wonderful for parents and children to make their own masks together.
Mask made from a paper bag
Here’s a mask-making idea using paper bags.
As preparation, trace the children’s face sizes onto the paper bags and cut out round holes.
If the children will cut out the horns or eyebrows themselves, draw the cutting lines with a pencil to make it smoother.
For decorating the horns, let them choose their favorite colored pens, or use paints and brushes—adjust the approach to fit the class’s age and atmosphere.
Creating glue tabs on the horns and taping them to the paper bag is suitable for classes of age 4 and up.
For younger classes, the teacher should handle that step.
Letting children choose hair from yarn or tissue paper helps create original masks that reflect their preferences.
Transform your adorable kids into little ogres and enjoy bean-throwing together.
A moving ogre mask
A unique demon mask with a movable face.
It’s easy to make with just yarn and construction paper, so it’s perfect for a parent-child craft! First, you’ll make the demon’s moving mouth.
This might be a bit challenging for small children, so adults should help out while making it.
Let kids freely and joyfully create parts like the eyes, fangs, and horns! Finally, attach the movable eye parts and yarn for the hair, and you’ll have an adorable demon mask.
Of course, it’s also fine to make it into a powerful, scary demon if you like.
[Setsubun] Let’s make an ogre mask! A collection of ideas using everyday materials (21–30)
Cute tissue-paper! Oni mask
An ogre mask featuring tissue-paper hair as a key accent is a perfect item to enliven February’s bean-throwing event! Make the base of the mask with red or blue construction paper.
Crumple tissue paper into balls and glue them onto the base.
To create a three-dimensional hair effect, it’s best to scrunch the paper before attaching it.
Make the eyes and horns using construction paper and crayons.
Once you’ve also made the nose, cheeks, and fangs, stick them onto the mask.
Connect a piece of thick paper with double-sided tape to two rubber bands, and you’re done! Create unique ogres—smiling, crying, angry—and enjoy Setsubun.
