Round horns, a spiky crest, and a big friendly smile – this dragon is a buddy, not a scare. Our printable dragon mask turns kids into brave, magical creatures. This free dragon mask template is perfect for a knight party, dress-up, and fairy tale play.
Why This Dragon Is So Lovable
The smiling mouth with no teeth keeps this dragon friendly instead of spooky, so even shy kids love wearing it. The spiky crest on top is an eye-catcher where every spike can get its own color. Two round horns and big nostrils give it plenty of personality. For kids five and up, it's all about imagination and bold color.
A zigzag crest along the top.
A grin with no teeth at all.
Two cozy, rounded horns.
Part of our Princesses & Fantasy set.
✂️ Craft Instructions: Turn the Template into a Mask
🧰 What You Need
- Printer + heavier paper or cardstock (65–110 lb)
- Colored pencils, markers or watercolors
- Scissors (craft knife for the eye holes – adults only)
- Elastic cord (about 12–14 inches)
- Hole punch for the elastic holes
Print the template at actual size (100 %, not “fit to page”) on thick paper.
Color the mask any way you like – the big shapes are perfect for little hands.
Cut along the thick outer line.
An adult cuts out the eye holes with a craft knife or pointed scissors.
Punch holes at the two small circles, thread the elastic through and knot it – done!
⚠️ Safety: eye holes, craft knives and hot glue are grown-up jobs. Don’t run or play rough while wearing a mask that limits your view – and never put elastic around the neck.
📦 Included in These Craft Sets
This mask also comes as part of a bundle – one free PDF with a cover page, craft instructions and every mask in the set:
Play Ideas for Little Dragons
In Dragon's Lair, one dragon guards a pile of gold coins while the others try to sneak one away. For a fire-breathing game, each dragon blows a cotton ball across the table into a goal. Do a dragon dance where everyone holds shoulders and snakes around the room as one long dragon. Then go on a hunt for colorful dragon eggs hidden around the house.
Fun Facts About Dragons
Dragons are mythical creatures found in stories all over the world. In many European legends, they're winged, fire-breathing beasts that guard treasure. In China, though, dragons are symbols of good luck linked to water and rain, and long dragon puppets dance through the streets at Lunar New Year. There's even a real animal with the name: the Komodo dragon, a giant lizard from Indonesia.
Color Ideas for Your Dragon Mask
Fiery, icy, or totally rainbow:
Green scales with a yellow crest.
Red and orange with golden horns.
Light blue and silver with a white crest.
A crest in every color of the rainbow.
Great Times for the Dragon Mask
This friendly dragon is ready for:
Dragons and knights set off on castle adventures.
Add a green hoodie with paper spikes for a great costume.
A fun way to learn about the dragon dance.
Join the unicorn and fairy in a magical kingdom.
Dragon Lore at a Glance
Fiery facts to share:
Dragon stories come from all over the world.
European dragons guard gold.
In China, dragons bring good luck.
The Komodo dragon is a giant lizard.
More Masks for Your Magical Kingdom
Unicorn, phoenix, and wizard are ready to join – see all our fantasy masks.
🎭 More masks from this group:
Your Benefits at PureSketchy:
- A Real Craft Template: Face-size mask with eye holes and marks for elastic, a stick or glue tabs.
- Free to Print: Every mask and craft set as a PDF or image, no sign-up required.
- Print-Ready A4: Clean vector lines that print crisp on any home printer.
- Kid-Friendly Designs: Cheerful characters, nothing too scary, no brand logos – perfect for home, preschool and school.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What age is this mask suitable for?
The dragon mask is made for ages 5 to 8. Kids color and cut out the outer shape themselves, and an adult helps cut the eye holes.
Will the mask fit a child’s face?
Yes – printed at actual size (100 %) on A4 or US Letter, the mask is roughly the size of a child’s face. For adults, scale it up to 110–115 % or print on A3/Tabloid.
What paper works best?
We recommend 160–200 gsm cardstock (65 lb) so the spiky crest stays upright.
Is the download free?
Yes, all masks and coloring pages on PureSketchy are 100% free for personal use, preschools, and schools.
Is there a German version?
Yes! You can find the German version at Drache Maske.