African Mask Milk Jug Mask, Willow Springs 10-11

Used with:  Kindergarten - 6th grade

MATERIALS: 
1 gal milk jug cut in half lengthwise 
White, black or brown spray plastic primer Markers, crayons, paint 
Yarn, raffia, seeds, paper, feathers, etc.  for decorating 
White glue
Masking tape
Scissors 
Hole punch 
Newspapers for covering table (this is a messy project) 

PREPARE AHEAD: 
1.  Cut clean milk container in half lengthwise. Handle side will be used for mask 
(handle becomes nose). 
2.  Prime the outside of the container a few days ahead of project day, so primer can 
dry. 
3.  If desired, punch a few holes around the perimeter of the mask. 

PROCESS: 
1.  Give each child a cleaned and primed milk container half. 
2.  Supply a variety of colored markers, paint, or crayons for children to color their 
masks. 
3.  The children can then add embellishments, such as gluing seeds, yarn, feathers, 
paper and raffia on the masks.  
4.  Raffia and yarn can be tied into the holes punched on the perimeter of the mask 
to create hair or an animal’s mane. 
5. If desired, tie a length of string or yarn from holes from one side of mask to the 
other side in the back so the mask can be hung on the wall. 
6. Lay flat to dry. This project may take a few hours to dry.