A round head and exactly eight chunky, curly arms – with this printable octopus mask, kids can wave hello eight times over. Color it, cut it out, and add elastic. This free octopus mask template is perfect for an under-the-sea party, preschool, and dress-up.
Why This Octopus Is So Much Fun
The eight chunky arms are clearly separated and hang down and to the sides in a silly way. Since they're drawn so wide, even little kids can color each arm a different color. The round head on top is one big, simple shape. It's a great mask for counting to eight along the way.
Chunky, curly, and clearly separated.
One big shape on top.
Perfect for counting to eight.
Part of our Under the Sea 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 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 Octopuses
Count the eight octopus arms together. Do an octopus dance, wiggling arms and legs like tentacles. In a color-change game, someone calls out a color and all the octopuses quickly touch a scarf in that color. Then crawl into a pillow cave to hide like a real octopus.
Fun Facts About Octopuses
An octopus has eight arms covered in suction cups that it uses to feel and even taste. Amazingly, it has three hearts and blue blood. Octopuses can change color in a flash to hide. Since they have no bones, they can squeeze through the tiniest gaps. And when danger comes, they squirt a cloud of ink and swim away.
Color Ideas for Your Octopus Mask
Ocean bright, red, or shimmery:
Red with white suction cups.
Purple with pink dots.
Orange like a coral reef.
Every arm a different color.
Great Times for the Octopus Mask
This cheerful octopus is ready for:
Team up with the shark, crab, and jellyfish.
Add stuffed-sock arms to a shirt for a silly costume.
Perfect for counting to eight.
A great warm-up before a visit.
Octopus Facts at a Glance
Eight-armed facts to share:
Covered in suction cups.
And blue blood.
To hide in the sea.
A quick getaway.
More Masks for Your Under-the-Sea Party
Shark, jellyfish, and starfish masks are ready too – see all our ocean animal 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 octopus mask is made for ages 2 to 4. Kids color, and an adult cuts out the mask and 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 eight arms 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 Oktopus Maske.