A round face and a crown of big, swirling sun rays – our printable sun mask makes every celebration shine. Color it, decorate it, cut it out, and add elastic. This free sun mask template is perfect for a masquerade ball, summer parties, and art class.
Why This Sun Mask Shines So Bright
Big, swirling rays around the face are perfect for warm color blends from yellow to orange to gold. The round face in the center can stay calm and regal or be covered in ornaments. Since the sun and moon are classic Venetian carnival motifs, this mask pairs beautifully with our moon mask. For kids 9 and up and teens, it's a project with big impact.
Big, swirling rays all around.
A regal sun face.
Perfect for yellow, orange, and gold.
Part of our Masquerade Ball 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:
Ideas for Your Masquerade
Play Day and Night with sun and moon masks: when someone calls day, the suns dance, and at night, the moons take over. In a sunrise dance, everyone starts curled up on the floor and slowly stretches up like the rising sun. Use a lamp to explore how shadows form. Then make the sun mask the centerpiece of a summer party.
Fun Facts About the Sun
The sun and moon are classic Venetian mask designs that stand for day and night. The real sun is a star so big that about 109 Earths could line up across it. Its light takes about eight minutes to reach Earth. Without the sun, there would be no life on our planet, because it gives light and warmth to plants, animals, and people. Important: never look directly at the sun, because it can hurt your eyes.
Color Ideas for Your Sun Mask
Golden, fiery, or soft:
Gold rays and a yellow face.
Orange and red like the evening sky.
Pale yellow and white with glitter.
A different color for every ray.
Great Times for the Sun Mask
This sun mask shines at:
The perfect partner for the moon mask.
A bright centerpiece for backyard fun.
Great for a lesson on warm colors.
A fun kickoff for learning about the sun.
Sun Facts at a Glance
Bright facts to share:
The sun is our closest star.
That's how wide the sun is.
How long sunlight takes to reach us.
Looking at it hurts your eyes.
More Masks for Your Masquerade
Moon, volto, and peacock masks are ready too – see all our masquerade 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 sun mask is designed for ages 9 and up and makes a fun project for teens and adults too. Older kids color and cut out the mask 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 heavier cardstock around 200 gsm (about 110 lb) so the big ring of rays stays sturdy.
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 Sonnenmaske.