Carnival masks
must cover the area around your eyes.
Brazilian Carnival takes place just before Lent as a final farewell to excess and pleasure. Mirroring Mardi Gras in New Orleans, the wildest celebration can be found in Rio de Janeiro. The parades and parties last for four days, starting on the Saturday before Fat Tuesday. Samba music is played nonstop and costumed marchers and viewers dance, drink, and eat around the clock. More than 500,000 foreigners visit Brazil for this event, but you and your child can celebrate at home by making your own Brazilian Carnival mask.
Instructions
1. Draw the outline of the mask on the oak tag. The mask should be big enough so that it will cover the entire eye area of the child's face, so line the drawing up to the child's head before cutting it out to make sure it is big enough. The outline can be a basic smooth line or intricate with swoops and threads for extra decorations to stick to later. Base your design on your child's age; the younger the child, the simpler the design should be. Cut out holes for the eyes, keeping the oak tag an inch thick at its thinnest width.
2. Decorate your mask using markers and paint. Use Brazilian colors such as blue, yellow and green as a base. Keep the paint and marker work basic so that the add-ons receive the most onlooker attention. Peacock feathers, boa feathers, glitter, bead work and other extras should be glued on in any pattern or design your child desires. Brazilian Carnival masks are meant to be as unique and creative as possible. There is no template to follow. Allow the mask to dry.
3. Punch a hole in the mask about an inch from the outside edge closest to the ear. Repeat for the other side. Tie one end of the elastic rope through the hole, tight enough so that it stays in place but not so tight that it will cut through the oak tag. Position the mask over the child's eyes and pull the rope taut. Cut the rope 2 inches longer than that measurement, and tie off the other end. Test the mask to be sure it fits well, and make any adjustments to the elastic using the extra length if you need it.
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