How to Make a Sun and Moon Mask
You will need:
❖ The sun and moon mask templates.
❖ 1 paper plate: 23cms diameter.
❖ 4 sheets of A4 craft card.
❖ A4 silver craft card.
❖ Pencil.
❖ Scissors.
❖ Hole puncher.
❖ Ball point scorer.
❖ Ruler.
❖ String: 100cms in length.
❖ Paint brush.
❖ Brown craft paint (non-toxic).
❖ Gold craft paint (non-toxic).
❖ Gold sequins.
❖ All-purpose glue.
❖ Optional: Paper clips or clothes
pegs.
How to make the mask.
Inspired by the traditional African folktale ‘Why the Sun and the Moon Live in the Sky’. Originally told by the
Efik people of South-Eastern Nigeria, Africa.
1. Cut out the templates provided (see photograph 1).
2. The paper plate: using the mask guide provided (Template 1), centre the guide over the paper plate.
Draw the eyes onto the paper plate. Cut out the eye area on the paper plate. Use the hole puncher to
pierce two small holes on each side of the paper plate. String the mask (see photograph 2).
3.The sun rays [10 pieces] (Template 2): either stick the sun ray shapes onto craft card and cut them out.
Or draw the outline of the shape 10 times onto craft card. Cut out the shapes.
4. Score over the dashed lines and fold the centre using a ruler. Fold the side flaps under and glue together
to create a 3D diamond shape (see photographs 3, 4, 5).
5. Once dry, further glue the flap and attach around the paper plate, use paper clips or clothes pegs to
maintain hold until dry (See photographs 6, 7).
6. Paint the mask, using brown and gold paint (see photograph 8).
7. The Moon (Template 3): Draw the outline of the moon onto silver card. Cut out the shape, including the
eye area (see photograph 8). Glue, adjust and attach onto one side of the sun mask (see photograph 9).
8. Use gold sequins to decorate and complete the mask (see photograph 9).
Caution: Adult supervision will be required when using scissors, hole puncher, glue, string and
other craft materials. Small parts can be a choking hazard. Do not leave Children unattended during
project.
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Mask Guide: Template 1.
Suitable for a paper plate with a 23cms diameter. Cut around the
shape and the eye area. Centre the guide onto the paper plate. Draw
the shape of the eyes on the paper plate and carefully cut them out.
Eye Area
Draw the eyes on
the paper plate and
cut out the eye area.
Eye Area
Draw the eyes on
the paper plate and
cut out the eye area.
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Sun Rays
: Template
2
10 pieces are needed
. Either stick the sun ray shapes onto craft
card and cut them out. Or draw the outline of the shape 10
times onto craft card. Cut out the
shapes. Score over the
dashed lines and fold the centre using a ruler.
Caution:
Adult supervision will be required
when using scissors, hole puncher, glue,
string and other craft materials. Small parts
can be a choking hazard. Do not leave
Children unattended during project.
A: Fold under.
Glue to attach to B
B
A: Fold under.
Glue to attach to B
B
Sun Rays
: Template
2
10 pieces are needed
. Either stick the sun ray shapes onto craft
card and cut them out. Or draw the outline of the shape 10
times onto craft card. Cut out the shapes. Score
over the
dashed lines and fold the centre using a ruler.
Caution:
Adult supervision will be required
when using scissors, hole puncher, glue,
string and other craft materials. Small parts
can be a choking hazard. Do not leave
Children unattended during
project.
A: Fold under.
Glue to attach to B
B
A: Fold under.
Glue to attach to B
B
Sun Rays
: Template
2
10 pieces are needed
. Either
stick the sun ray shapes onto craft
card and cut them out. Or draw the outline of the shape 10
times onto craft card. Cut out the shapes. Score over the
dashed lines and fold the centre using a ruler.
Caution:
Adult supervision will be required
when using scissors, hole puncher, glue,
string and other craft materials. Small parts
can be a choking hazard. Do not leave
Children unattended during project.
A: Fold under.
Glue to attach to B
B
A: Fold under.
Glue to attach to B
B
Sun Rays
: Template
2
10 pieces are needed
. Either stick
the sun ray shapes onto craft
card and cut them out. Or draw the outline of the shape 10
times onto craft card. Cut out the shapes. Score over the
dashed lines and fold the centre using a ruler.
Caution:
Adult supervision will be required
when using scissors, hole puncher, glue,
string and other craft materials. Small parts
can be a choking hazard. Do not leave
Children unattended during project.
A: Fold under.
Glue to attach to B
B
A: Fold under.
Glue to attach to B
B
Sun Rays
: Template
2
10 pieces are needed
. Either stick
the sun ray shapes onto craft
card and cut them out. Or draw the outline of the shape 10
times onto craft card. Cut out the shapes. Score over the
dashed lines and fold the centre using a ruler.
Caution:
Adult supervision will be required
when using scissors, hole puncher, glue,
string and other craft materials. Small parts
can be a choking hazard. Do not leave
Children unattended during project.
A: Fold under.
Glue to attach to B
B
A: Fold under.
Glue to attach to B
B
Eye Area
The Moon: Template 3.
Draw the template onto silver craft card. Cut the shape
out. Glue, adjust and attach onto the Sun mask.
Caution: Adult supervision will be required when using scissors, hole puncher, glue, string and other
craft materials. Small parts can be a choking hazard. Do not leave Children unattended during project.