A big, elegantly twirled mustache – with this printable curly mustache prop, every guest turns into a fancy gentleman in seconds. Color it, cut it out, and attach it to a stick. This free photo booth prop brings the laughs on New Year's Eve, at birthdays, and at theme parties.
Why This Curly Mustache Is a Photo Classic
A twirled mustache with elegant tips is one of the most popular photo booth props ever – it's guaranteed to make everyone laugh. On a stick, you just hold it under your nose and you're ready to snap. The big, clean shape looks great in black, brown, or even gold. For kids 9 and up, teens, and adults, it's a quick craft with a big fun factor.
That dapper gentleman look.
Hold it under your nose and smile.
A classic for funny photos.
Part of our New Year's Eve Photo Booth set.
✂️ Craft Instructions: Turn the Template into a Mask
🧰 What You Need
- Printer + heavier paper or cardstock (65–110 lb)
- Colored pencils or markers
- Scissors
- Wooden dowel, craft stick or paper straw
- Tape or hot glue (hot glue: adults only)
Print the template on thick paper or cardstock.
Color the prop boldly – strong colors pop best in photos.
Cut along the outer line; you can keep the drawn stick or cut it off.
Tape a wooden dowel or paper straw to the back (blunt end up).
Hold the prop up to your face and head to the photo booth!
⚠️ 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 Photo Booth
Strike a gentleman pose with a mustache, a pretend monocle, and one raised eyebrow. Snap a mustache parade photo with every guest holding up their mustache at once. Cheer with mustaches at midnight in a New Year's countdown shot. Then swap mustaches for every new photo.
Fun Facts About Mustaches
A fancy twirled mustache is shaped with mustache wax so the tips point up. This style is called a handlebar mustache because it looks like bicycle handlebars. There are even world beard and mustache championships where people compete with the most impressive facial hair. Every November, many people grow mustaches for Movember to raise awareness for men's health. And in photo booths, paper mustaches are one of the most popular props of all.
Color Ideas for Your Curly Mustache
Classic, shiny, or bright:
A black mustache with shiny tips.
Warm brown like a real mustache.
A gold mustache with glitter.
A mustache in rainbow colors.
Great Times for the Curly Mustache
This curly mustache brings the laughs to:
Perfect for classy countdown photos.
A funny prop for any age.
Great for a Roaring Twenties party.
A classic in every prop basket.
Mustache Facts at a Glance
Hairy facts to share:
Keeps the tips in shape.
Named after bike handlebars.
Contests for epic facial hair.
Mustaches for men's health.
More Photo Booth Props
Bushy mustache, kiss lips, and heart glasses props are ready too – see all our photo booth props.
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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 curly mustache prop is designed for ages 9 and up, teens, and adults. Older kids color and cut out the prop themselves, and an adult helps attach it to the stick – for example with a hot glue gun.
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 cardstock of at least 200 gsm (about 110 lb) so the prop doesn't bend on its stick. Wooden dowels, craft sticks, or paper straws make great handles.
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 Zwirbelbart Fotorequisit.