Nov 07 2008
Milk Jug Masks
It’s very important to teach children in your care about recycling and reusing. Milk jugs are the perfect material to use for many crafts, and one of the most fun is Paper Mache Masks. This project is perfect to make and give away as Christmas gifts, and dads really love them as Father’s Day presents. Children of all ages can participate in this project, and it’s very easy to work into your curriculum.
What you’ll need:
1 plastic milk jug per student washed and dried
Strips of newspaper
Any other Paper Mache mixture
Paint
Dried moss or other dried foliage for hair
FOR THE TEACHER ONLY:
Scissors
Exacto knife
Spray on sealant
1.Before the project, the teacher will have to cut all of the plastic milk jugs in half.
2.We will be using the half with the handle, as it will become the nose of the mask.
3.Cut 2 holes for eyes on either side of the handle, and a hole or the mouth below it.
4.Have students dip the newspaper in your paper mache mix and create their masks.
5.After the paper mache dries, students can then paint and decorate their masks. When the paint dries, spray the masks with a clear sealant. When this dries, the students can glue on the dried foliage as hair.
