Big, pointed skin wings on the left and right and a crest on top – our printable pterodactyl mask sends kids soaring through prehistoric skies. This light eye mask is quick to make: color it, cut it out, and add elastic. This free pterodactyl mask template is perfect for a dino party or dress-up day.
Why This Pterodactyl Mask Soars
Big, pointed skin wings give the eye mask an impressive wingspan. The head crest on top is a signature feature of many pterosaurs and can pop in a contrasting color. As an eye mask, it's light, so kids can see and breathe freely while flapping and running. For kids five and up, it's a mask for exploring prehistoric times from above.
Big, pointed wings on the sides.
A classic crest on top.
Light and comfy.
Part of our Dino Party set.
✂️ Craft Instructions: Turn the Template into a Mask
🧰 What You Need
- Printer + heavier paper or cardstock (65–110 lb)
- Colored pencils, markers or glitter pens
- Scissors (craft knife for the eye holes – adults only)
- Elastic cord (about 12 inches)
- Hole punch for the elastic holes
Print the template at actual size (100 %) on thick paper.
Color the eye mask – glitter pens look great here.
Cut along the thick outer line.
An adult cuts out the eye holes.
Punch the small circles on both sides, thread the elastic and tie a knot.
⚠️ 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 Pterodactyls
Spread your arms and glide around the room to music until you land on a pillow cliff. In a fishing game, pterodactyls swoop down for paper fish in a blue blanket sea. Guard a nest of paper eggs from sneaky dinos. Then compare wingspans by stretching your arms as wide as you can.
Fun Facts About Pterodactyls
Pterodactyls and other pterosaurs were not dinosaurs – they were flying reptiles that lived at the same time. Their wings were made of skin stretched along a super-long fourth finger. That's where the name Pterodactylus comes from – it means wing finger. The first Pterodactylus fossils were found in Germany. Some pterosaurs were huge, with wingspans as wide as a small airplane.
Color Ideas for Your Pterodactyl Mask
Prehistoric, sky-high, or bright:
Brown wings with a red crest.
Orange and yellow like the evening sky.
Blue-gray with a white crest.
Colorful stripes across the wings.
Great Times for the Pterodactyl Mask
This pterodactyl soars into:
Team up with T-Rex and Brachiosaurus.
Add a cape as wings for a great costume.
A warm-up before a natural history museum visit.
A fun kickoff for learning how animals fly.
Pterodactyl Facts at a Glance
Sky-high facts to share:
Pterosaurs were flying reptiles.
Wings stretched from the fourth finger.
Where the first fossils were found.
Some were as big as small planes.
More Masks for Your Dino Party
T-Rex, Stegosaurus, and dino egg masks are ready too – see all our dinosaur 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 pterodactyl 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 heavier cardstock around 200 gsm (about 110 lb) so the pointed wings don't bend.
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 Flugsaurier Maske.