A classic eye mask with a gracefully curved top edge – and nothing else but tons of room for ideas. Our printable blank eye mask is the perfect starting point for any mask you can dream up. This free blank mask template works for every age, from preschool to a grown-up masquerade ball.
Why This Blank Mask Is So Versatile
Since the mask is blank, kids decide exactly what it becomes: an animal, a superhero, a fantasy creature, or an elegant masquerade mask. The curved top edge gives it a lovely base shape that works with almost any design. That makes it perfect for groups where every child wants to create something different. It's also ideal for art class, with themes like color, pattern, or emotions.
With a curved top edge.
Lots of room for ideas.
From preschool to masquerades.
Great for open-ended creativity.
✂️ Craft Instructions: Turn the Template into a Mask
🧰 What You Need
- Printer + heavier paper or cardstock (65–110 lb)
- Pens, paint, glitter, feathers, yarn or fabric scraps
- Scissors (craft knife for the eye holes – adults only)
- Elastic cord or a wooden stick
- Craft glue
Print the blank template on thick paper.
Draw your own animal, hero or pattern on the empty mask.
Add paint, glitter, feathers or fabric scraps.
Cut along the outer line; an adult cuts out the eye holes.
Thread elastic through the circles or glue on a wooden stick.
⚠️ 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.
Ideas for Your Blank Mask
Hold a mask challenge where everyone designs around a shared theme like animals, outer space, or under the sea, then display all the masks. In Who Am I, one child wears their mask while others guess the character. Host a masquerade where everyone wears their own creation and dances to music. Then have each kid tell the story of who's behind their mask.
Fun Facts About Masks
Masks are among humanity's oldest works of art – the oldest known stone masks are about 9,000 years old. In ancient Greece, actors wore big masks so audiences could tell who they were playing, even from far away. In cultures all over the world, masks are worn at festivals, dances, and ceremonies. At the Carnival of Venice, masks keep their wearers anonymous. And on Halloween and Mardi Gras, they transform us into someone else for a day.
Design Ideas for Your Blank Mask
Animal, elegant, or totally imaginative:
Stripes, spots, or fur patterns.
Your own symbol on the forehead.
Gold, black, and glitter.
Every color and pattern you love.
Great Times for the Blank Eye Mask
This blank mask fits every occasion:
The right mask for any costume.
Great for open-ended design and color lessons.
A craft station for every guest.
The base for an elegant ball mask.
Mask Facts at a Glance
Fascinating facts to share:
The age of the oldest masks.
Actors wore big masks.
Masks appear in many cultures.
Masks keep wearers anonymous.
More Masks to Craft
Animal, hero, and masquerade masks are ready too – see all our masks.
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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 blank eye mask works for every age. For ages 2 to 4, an adult cuts out the mask and eye holes; older kids 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). If you're adding lots of paint, feathers, or sequins, go with heavier 200 gsm (about 110 lb).
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 Blanko-Augenmaske.