Papermache Masks– 3rd and 4th grade

This is an art project that I repeat every year, because it is such a great process for the kids… starting with an initial sketched idea, building an armature, applying paper mache, painting and adding embellishments.  I tie this lesson to the Pacific Northwest Coast masks.

You can see masks from previous years here and the process photos here.

Three colorful papermache masks with feathers on top, painted in blue, purple, and pink with vibrant decorations—ideal for 3rd and 4th grade projects.
A colorful papermache mask with a blue head and a large yellow beak lies on a light surface.
Handmade paper mache mask with feathers, featuring red and black ears, white face, blue eyes, red lips, and multicolored feathers.
Colorful, abstract mask with prominent eyes, a red stripe down the center, and ear-like shapes on top.

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