Moon Rabbit - Full Mask
Moon Rabbit - Full Mask
Description
Inspiration ~
The Moon Rabbit Full Mask draws inspiration from Tsuki no Usagi, the Moon Rabbit of Japanese folklore. Across generations, the rabbit has been imagined living upon the moon, where it tirelessly pounds rice into mochi—a symbol of renewal, celebration, and enduring generosity. The story is especially remembered during Japan's moon-viewing traditions, when families gather beneath the autumn moon to appreciate its beauty.
This full-face design represents complete immersion into the legend, replacing individual identity with the calm presence of the Moon Rabbit itself. Handcrafted entirely from paper, the mask celebrates elegant geometry, balanced proportions, and sculptural craftsmanship while honoring one of Japan's most beloved folkloric figures.
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- Access to a printer
- Colored cardstock:
Option A: Print directly on cardstock *
Colored cardstock (US letter-size or A4), 5 white sheets and 1 red sheet (or any 2 colors of your choosing).
Option B: The transfer method **
- 6 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.