DIY Mask Attachments: Wire Loops and Paper Ears for Creative Masks
Learn how to make wire loops and paper ears to attach wires, strings, or elastics to your masks. Create unique snouts, orbs, and nose/ear attachments with simple steps!
DIY Mask Attachments: Wire Loops and Paper Ears for Creative Masks
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Wire Loop • A loop is needed to attach a wire, string, or elastic. • Fold a single piece of wire into a C shape. • Tape onto the edge of the mask at eye level. • Repeat on the other side.
Nose or Ear • Cut a triangle of wire. • Fold the triangle in half.
Snouts • Cut a rectangle of wire • Cut notches into the sides, about 2/3 of the way up. • Overlap the large flaps to create a cylinder • Fold the small flap over the end of the cylinder
Orbs • Take a square of wire. • Cut notches into the middle of all four sides. • Overlap the flaps on each side to create the sphere.
Ears out of Paper • Take paper and wad it up into the desired shape. • Tape it in place so it does not shift • Attach wire on the back for stability and to attach to mask
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