Dragon - Tatsu Head Mask
Dragon - Tatsu Head Mask
Description
Inspiration ~
The Dragon Head Mask draws inspiration from the dragons of East Asian mythology, revered as symbols of wisdom, prosperity, and celestial power.
Rather than emphasizing movement, this design celebrates the dragon's commanding form and expressive features. Handcrafted entirely from paper, the mask balances intricate detail with structural elegance, making it equally suited for display and wear.
Difficulty
Type
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- Access to a printer
- Colored cardstock:
Option A: Print directly on cardstock *
Colored cardstock (US letter-size or A4), 10 red sheets, 4 white sheets, and 3 dark sheets (or any 3 colors of your choosing).
Option B: The transfer method **
- 17 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, and 2mm Embossing Stylus (scoring tool)
- Substitutes for the Embossing Stylus: A bone folder, butter knife, or a non-working ballpoint pen. - Optional: Coverstock and tape for headband
* Recommend: 270+ gsm thick paper on templates and 176 gsm thick paper 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.
***
Use glue with a fast curing time so you don’t have to wait for parts to dry before continuing.