Design a new avatar for another DIYer
Design and create a wearable avatar mask for another DIYer using cardboard, markers, yarn, and glue; customize features and explain your choices.
Step-by-step guide to design a wearable avatar mask for another DIYer
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Step 1
Gather all materials and lay them out on a clean table so you can see everything.
Step 2
Think about the other DIYer and write down three things they like (colors hobbies or favorite animals).
Step 3
Hold the cardboard up to your face and lightly trace or draw the mask shape to fit the width of your eyes and forehead.
Step 4
Use scissors to cut out the mask shape you drew from the cardboard.
Step 5
Mark where the eye holes should go so the other DIYer can see comfortably.
Step 6
Carefully cut out the eye holes so they line up with where you marked.
Step 7
Sketch the facial features and decorations on the mask that match the three things you wrote down.
Step 8
Color the mask with markers using the colors and patterns you picked for the other DIYer.
Step 9
Glue yarn pieces onto the mask to make hair eyebrows or texture that fits your design.
Step 10
Make two small holes at the sides of the mask where straps will go.
Step 11
Thread elastic or string through the side holes and tie the ends to make straps for wearing.
Step 12
Try on the mask to check the fit and see how the design looks while worn.
Step 13
Trim any sharp or uneven edges for comfort using scissors with adult help if needed.
Step 14
Write a short note on the back explaining why you chose each color shape or yarn detail for the other DIYer.
Step 15
Share a photo and description of your finished wearable avatar mask on DIY.org.
Final steps
You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!
Help!?
What can I use instead of cardboard or elastic if I can't find them?
If you don't have cardboard, use a flattened cereal box or stiff paperboard for the mask base, and substitute elastic or string with ribbon, shoelace, or a strip of fabric for the straps.
My eye holes are off or the yarn won't stick—how do I fix common problems?
If eye holes are misaligned (steps 5–6) re-hold the cardboard to your face, re-mark the centers and carefully trim with scissors or a hole punch, and if yarn won't stick use a stronger craft glue or add small dabs of hot glue or tape to secure it in step 8 with adult help.
How can I adapt the activity for different ages?
For preschoolers have an adult pre-cut the mask shape and eye holes and provide stickers and washable markers for step 11 while older kids can cut their own mask, glue yarn hair in step 8, and write the detailed note on the back in step 13.
What are easy ways to enhance or personalize the avatar mask further?
To extend the design, layer felt or sequins as decorations in step 7, add movable features (like a taped-on mouth flap), or attach battery LED lights around the edges before photographing and posting on DIY.org in step 14.
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Facts about mask-making and wearable crafts for kids
👤 An avatar is a person’s digital or wearable persona — designing a mask is like creating a tiny, wearable story about someone.
🖍️ Bright markers and acrylic paints stick well to cardboard and make bold, kid-friendly designs that pop from across the room.
📦 Corrugated cardboard is one of the world’s most recycled materials — in many places over 80% gets recycled each year!
🎭 People have worn masks for thousands of years — ancient Greek theatre used large masks so actors could play different characters.
🧶 Yarn comes in hundreds of textures and can add hair, fur, or fun patterns to a mask — some yarns are even made from recycled materials.
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