A holiday for which both children and adults prepare with great pleasure is Halloween. This is actually a great way to have fun (and now I’m not talking about the holiday itself, but about the preparatory work). If you think through everything in advance: decorating the premises, dressing and refreshments for the guests, the holiday will be unforgettable. Finding the perfect Halloween decor and then making it yourself can be really fun with this collection of cutting templates. Everything is here! We have collected the coolest, funniest and even craziest pictures on any holiday theme. See for yourself!
About masks
Masks are three-dimensional products that have holes for the eyes, lips, and nostrils, worn on the face to protect the skin or hide the identity. In ancient times, they were used in various rituals, ceremonies, as totems, to scare away evil spirits. They were made from leather, removing the corresponding part from the animal’s head, and cut from bark and fabric. Decorative options are used as interior decorations, are made of wood, stone, ivory, plaster, ceramics, and can have significant sizes.
In many countries, theatrical ones were widely used, the most famous ones being crying and laughing. In ancient Greek amphitheaters, bronze items were used to help the singer’s voice carry far enough. Masks were no less popular in the circus, ballet, Venice carnival, as well as various modern role-playing games.
Functional masks are divided into medical ones - saving from infection in the air, protective masks - protecting the face, eyes, respiratory organs from external influences. The latter include gas masks, respirators, ski, hockey, scuba diving, masks, anesthetic structures, etc.
In ancient times, “shameful” masks were also used for those who committed minor offenses, preventing identification - for example, an executioner mask, torture masks - iron or bronze, as well as posthumous masks - cast immediately after the death of a person, funeral masks - worn by the deceased already in the coffin.
Baba Yaga costume
A typical Halloween look will be different every time because all sorts of unnecessary things come in here. It would be better if they looked completely unkempt. Everyone in the house has old grandmother's things lying around somewhere in the closet, and where, if not in creating a Baba Yaga costume, will they come in handy? To make the image more believable, use torn, perhaps never washed, things: the worse they look, the better. Let's not forget about the bright attributes of this character: a bright grandmother's scarf, red beads and something that would imitate a mess on the head - a wig, for example.
By the way, this arsenal of things can be used to create other images - a garden scarecrow or the Scarecrow from The Wizard of Oz. As for the second hero, it’s easy to make the same pants from a skirt for him. You just need to make a cut and sew it into tubes. Then gather at the bottom and place on the cuffs.
Making a mask from cardboard, paper
In modern times, masks are made for the New Year, various children's holidays, Halloween is no exception.
To make a simple Halloween mask you will need:
- scissors;
- orange and green paper;
- cardboard;
- ribbon or lace;
- PVA glue.
How to do this step by step:
- the outline of a pumpkin with a “tail” is drawn on the cardboard, slits for the eyes are marked, all this should be cut out;
- a pumpkin is cut out of orange paper, a tail-stalk is cut out of green paper, the details are cut out and glued to cardboard;
- a cord or tape is glued to both sides of the mask;
- on the front side you can outline the “eyes” with a black marker or gouache
Alternatively, ready-made ideas can be downloaded from the Internet and printed at the nearest copy center.
The mask of any movie character - Freddy Krueger, Frankenstein, etc. - is made using the same principle.
Santa Claus
The red robe of the good-natured Santa Claus looks very cute on a boy. To sew a suit, you will need the following materials:
- soft fluffy red fabric (plush, bouclé fleece);
- white faux fur;
- wide leather belt;
- elastic band;
- thread and needle;
- scissors.
The work is simple:
- Make patterns based on your child's things.
- Sew the costume elements. Insert an elastic band into your pants to hold them in place at the waist.
- Cut 2 triangles for Santa's hat from red fabric and sew on both sides.
- Cut strips 5–10 cm wide from faux fur. Sew the fur along the lower edge of the legs, sleeves, on the hat, on the jacket at the bottom and along the line of the buttons on the chest.
- Sew a pompom from fur and attach it to the hat.
- Place a leather belt over the suit.
Boy Dressed as Santa Claus: Pexels
Felt masks
Felt is a very convenient material for making a mask. It is easy to cut and comes in a variety of colors.
What masks are made from felt:
- bat – use felt in black or any other color. The contour is drawn from the wrong side of the material, the workpiece is cut out. Eye holes are cut, all edges are sewn on a sewing machine with a contrasting thread, and ties are sewn on the sides;
- dragon - consists of two symmetrical parts of light green color and one darker one on the top. All parts are glued or stitched together to create the desired structure. Then the dragon’s nostrils and eyebrows are cut out from black felt and glued on;
- smiley - using a compass, draw a circle on paper a little larger than the face, outline it on yellow felt. Afterwards, the contours of the eyes and a smile expressing a certain emotion are glued onto it.
The mask size for an adult man will be larger than for a small boy or girl.
The witch image and the history of the appearance of pointed hats
The evolution of the image of the sorceress is closely connected with the history of religious fundamentalism. If initially witches were not treated so categorically, then in the era of “witch hunts”, any woman could become a potential “friend of the evil one.” It only took a couple of slander from “well-wishers” and several hours of torture for the unfortunate woman to confess to all her sins. It was believed that witches met with the devil himself, killed children, played dirty tricks on people in every possible way, and periodically flocked to sabbaths to brag about their atrocities and celebrate their impunity. Pointed hats are a mandatory attribute of witches only in Western culture. The domestic Baba Yaga preferred scarves or headbands. Bulgakov's Margarita even flaunted her nudity. Pointed hats have been popular across cultures. Moreover, they did not carry any negative connotations. Elongated headdresses first appeared in Ancient Egypt. They were called atevs and, along with klafts (striped scarves), were considered part of the ritual appearance of the pharaoh. In Europe, pointed hats were universally worn by men. Women preferred ennen - heavy “caps” with a frame made of whalebone, wrapped in silk and decorated with a veil. There were no brims in such “hats”. The hats were already heavy and caused the wearer a lot of trouble while walking.
In the Middle Ages, witches appeared to people naked and with their hair down. Moreover, witches usually had lush red hair. A little later, the witches became more modest and began to disguise themselves more carefully. Their clothes did not differ from the appearance of an ordinary city woman: a dress and a cap. Only in the 17th century, in English books and engravings, witches acquired pointed hats. Many researchers believe that it was with the help of the absurdly sharp tip that it was easy to hint at the connection of the owner of the headdress with evil forces. The image, as they say, “hit the spot.” It began to be used everywhere (in fairy tales and songs) and now, after a couple of centuries, not a single self-respecting witch showed up to the Sabbath without this element of clothing. The image of a sorceress in a pointed hat was finally established after the publication of Frank Baum’s book “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.” The Wicked Witch of the West had an unhealthy greenish complexion, was dressed in black robes and a hat of the same color, the tip of which rivaled the spire of the tallest tower in terms of sharpness. This look has become classic. It is complemented by a stylish broom, perhaps a skull in hand and a faithful companion - a wolf, raven, bat or black dog. It would seem that the sorceress should look caricatured and ridiculous in this outfit, but the gloomy image of a woman who is on first name terms with otherworldly powers adds color to her appearance. Pointed hats are heavily used during Halloween. They can be called a classic attribute of a witch costume. Hats are often equipped with heavy buckles, like those on belts. This is a Dutch tradition that gradually merged into the English image of the witch and into the symbolism of the Quakers. The combination really turned out to be amazing, because some are representatives of a religious organization, while others are the evil spirits with which they are fighting.
Pointed, brimless hats were part of the image of astrologers (astronomers). It was believed that the space under the hood symbolizes the “temple.” The astrologer could be anywhere, but at the same time he was constantly “in the cathedral,” that is, he maintained contact with the heavens.
Volumetric masks
Volumetric structures for the holiday take a little longer to make than flat ones, but the result looks more interesting. For girls, masks of witches, black cats, bats, mummies are suitable, for guys - vampire masks, depicting horned demons, sorcerers, skulls, etc.
Making a gypsum base
To make such a mask, you will need a volunteer, who should be laid horizontally, fatty cream to lubricate the face, paper towels, and glue.
How it's done:
- the cream is thickly applied to the face, special attention is paid to the eyelashes and hairline;
- paper towels are torn into pieces, soaked in glue, placed on the face, avoiding the openings of the nostrils;
- After applying several layers, the product is dried with a hairdryer and carefully removed from the face.
Next, a plaster cast is made, for which you will need:
- alabaster;
- water;
- sand;
- containers;
- fat cream;
- mixer;
- scotch.
Gypsum is mixed in a container to a homogeneous consistency, applied to a paper base with a layer of about two centimeters from the inside. Later, the required mask will be sculpted on such a plaster base.
Alabaster can also be applied directly to the face, protecting the eyes with film overlays and inserting tubes into the nostrils. Then places where it should not go are protected with tape or cardboard limiters. If the negative base is not too smooth, it is lightly sanded, after which the positive base is poured in, and the previous structure is divided into two halves.
From papier-mâché
To make a papier-mâché mask, a plasticine base is required, or less often, the material is applied directly to the face, lubricated with fat.
From plasticine, which will take about a kilogram, a fantasy shape is molded, depicting, for example, a demon with horns. You will also need water, newspaper and toilet paper, PVA glue, and gouache paints of several colors. Afterwards, the structure is pasted over with one or two layers of torn paper moistened with water, with glue soaked on top of it. A total of six to eight layers are made, depending on the thickness of the paper. From larger pieces of thin paper, something that is difficult to sculpt is formed - facial wrinkles, folds on the face, horns and pointed ears are created. The last layer, for greater rigidity, is made of thicker paper. It is important not to forget to leave slits for the eyes, nostrils, and mouth. The structure is dried well, removed from the base, painted in red and black tones, and covered with sparkles.
From polymer clay
It is easy to make a skull mask covering the upper part of the face from white and gray polymer clay. First you need to create a drawing of the desired product. The clay is carefully applied to the face, lubricated with fat or cream, leaving slits for the eyes and a recess for the nose. The layer is made about five millimeters, and the edges of the product are made uneven, as if imitating real bones. All contours are carefully drawn with paints, the necessary irregularities, and the junctions of the “bones” of the skull are drawn with toothpicks or special stacks. The structure is fired in a kiln and varnished. A stick holder is attached to the side of the product, which can be stylized as a skeleton hand, also sculpted from plastic.
From plaster bandages
To work you will need:
- volunteer model;
- Vaseline or cream;
- scissors;
- plaster bandages;
- paper napkins;
- PVA glue;
- various accessories;
- gouache or acrylic paints.
It will take up to 48 hours to make the structure - it must dry well. The bandage is cut into small rectangular pieces. The face is smeared with cream, pieces of napkins are overlapped over it, and then pieces of bandages moistened with water are placed in two layers. After 15 minutes, the mask is removed, the eyes, mouth, and nostrils are carefully cut out, making sure that these parts are symmetrical. The contours are trimmed with scissors. The entire structure is covered with paper napkins, since plaster can cause allergies; horns, ears, voluminous teeth, patterns of threads or lace are glued to it. Afterwards it is painted and decorated with sparkles, rhinestones and beads. Tip: when working with plaster, you should protect your hair and clothes from it with a towel, cap, or cape.
What you need to make your own Halloween witch hat
Making such an accessory is very simple. This does not require many tools and materials.
You need to prepare:
- scissors;
- transparent tape;
- glue;
- black paint;
- wire;
- decorative elements for decorating a hat;
- fabric or paper.
These are the main things that will be required during the manufacturing process. Of course, some models may require additional accessories. But this basic set is quite enough to create an original accessory for a witch costume with your own hands.
Mask made from masking tape
Painting tape is used to cover a structure made of papier-mâché, cardboard, or other material. Scotch acts here as an original decor, both in its entirety and cut into fragments of any shape. The pre-painted gypsum product is decorated with painting tape - then a second, contrasting layer is used to cover everything that is not covered with tape. The tools you will need are sharp scissors or a stationery knife; the dye is applied with a brush or from a spray can.
Halloween - cupcake templates (free to print)
Now it's time to talk about treats! It’s hard to imagine this holiday without placating guests with sweets. But making a suitable decor for cupcakes is the easiest way. But this is provided that you have thematic templates. Using them you can do:
- Toppers. To do this, select a picture and print it. Attach to a wooden skewer and you are ready to decorate the cupcakes.
- Original sprinkles. Cut out a picture from the printed template. Spread a layer of frosting onto the cupcake. Place the template on the cream and sprinkle cocoa or grated chocolate on top. Remove the template and... done!
- Fashionable design. If you have a food printer, such a template can be printed on wafer or sugar paper. It will turn out mega-cool!
If you know other ways to decorate cakes using these templates, share them in the comments!
And if you know how to cook gingerbread cookies, then I will show you how to decorate them.
We create a mask using makeup and cosmetics
Beautiful “war paint” for Halloween is done using theatrical makeup or bright cosmetics. You can “draw” on the face using:
- long lasting lipstick;
- primer;
- bright eyeliners;
- black liner;
- bright shadows, preferably liquid;
- loose glitters;
- sponges, brushes.
For teenagers and adults, Halloween makeup is replete with dark tones, imitations of cracks, scars, bruises, and “devilish” arrows. For a more dramatic look, apply gel eyeliner or black nail polish to the front teeth. Children are given less scary coloring, and cosmetics are hypoallergenic. Pink and blue shades, a semblance of blue under the eyes, vampire teeth, small scars and hearts are acceptable.
Cocktail witch hat
A cocktail hat is a small, elegant headdress. It is usually secured with pins on the side. Such a hat is part of the image of an elegant witch who only hints at her affiliation with the dark forces. The outfit bears little resemblance to caricature masquerade clothing. A sophisticated dress, a corset embroidered with black lace and a tiny hat with a flirty veil - this is the image of a modern witch. You can make such a headdress from fabric with a cardboard frame. The black silk crown is covered with lace and decorated with large beads. At the junction of the brim and the cap, a satin ribbon is attached, which is crowned, like a cherry on the cake, with an elegant brooch instead of rough decorative buckles.
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Clothes, beards and necklaces of members of the Council of Elders. ("Storm")
There were no rich or poor among the air nomads. All monks wore simple and comfortable clothes that would not hinder their movements and would allow them to practice air magic. Young nomads wore a yellow shirt with a high collar, an orange cape over it, brown trousers that were worn over boots, and a yellow cape over them.
Members of the Council of Elders wore long robes with yellow collars and wide sleeves. The colors of the robes ranged from yellow to brown. Respected nuns wore long brown shawls and equally long yellow skirts.
The clothing of air acolytes almost completely copies the traditional costumes of air nomads. It was probably made of a warmer material, because it is quite cold on the tops of the mountains, and the clothing of the nomads was thin and light, and they were warmed by air magic, which the acolytes could not do.
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All male monks shaved their heads, although this was not mandatory. Some old nomads grew beards and mustaches. Women shaved only their foreheads so that the arrow was visible. They let their hair go back, sometimes braiding it. Girls wear ordinary hairstyles.
