Crow Tengu - Half Mask
Crow Tengu - Half Mask
Description
Inspiration ~
The Crow Tengu Half Mask is inspired by the Karasu Tengu, the crow-like mountain spirits of Japanese folklore. Traditionally regarded as skilled warriors and vigilant guardians, these beings symbolize discipline, awareness, and mastery achieved through perseverance.
By covering only part of the face, this design allows the wearer to remain present while stepping into the symbolic role of the tengu. The mask represents guidance rather than concealment, encouraging the balance between instinct and self-control.
Handcrafted entirely from paper, the mask transforms delicate material into a sculptural expression of strength, precision, and mythological tradition.
Difficulty
Type
Build Time
- Access to a printer
- Colored cardstock:
Option A: Print directly on cardstock *
Colored cardstock (US letter-size or A4), 4 dark brown sheets and 1 red sheet (or any 2 colors of your choosing).
Option B: The transfer method **
- 5 sheets of US letter-size or A4 printer paper.
- Sheets of large colored cardstock or chipboard *
- A glue stick or spray adhesive. - Glue: (A strong glue stick, i.e. Pritt or Double Sides Adhesive Roller/Tap Runner) ***
- Ruler, Craft Knife (or scissors), and 2mm Embossing Stylus (scoring tool)
- Substitutes for the Embossing Stylus: A bone folder, butter knife, or a non-working ballpoint pen. - Hole puncher and one 10" elastic string (or two 18" ribbons)
* Recommend: 100 lb (271 gsm) cardstock on templates and 65 lb (176 gsm) cardstock on decoration.
** The Transfer Method
Print all templates on regular printer paper. Trim the templates to the approximate
size, and then glue the trimmed templates to the heavy cardstock paper (or thin chipboard). Your printed
templates will end up on the inside of the finished item. Make sure the templates are well bonded to the
card.
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Use glue with a fast curing time so you don’t have to wait for parts to dry before continuing.