Two reels, a tape window, and a blank label for your own mixtape title – our printable cassette tape prop brings back memories of the 80s. Color it, write on it, cut it out, and attach it to a stick. This free photo booth prop is a must for any 80s party and retro celebration.
Why This Cassette Tape Is So Iconic
The cassette tape with its two reels is the symbol of music in the 80s – a real piece of nostalgia for parents and grandparents. The blank label invites you to write the name of an imaginary mixtape or the party theme. That makes every cassette one of a kind. For kids 9 and up, teens, and adults, it's a prop that gets generations talking.
The classic cassette look.
For your own mixtape title.
Hold it up and pose.
Part of our 80s 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 80s Photo Booth
Snap a mixtape photo with every guest holding up their cassette and custom title. Let grown-ups explain to kids how people used to listen to music. Hum a song and have everyone guess the title. Then pose as a party DJ with a cassette tape and boombox.
Fun Facts About Cassette Tapes
The cassette tape was introduced in 1963 and was one of the most popular ways to listen to music in the 70s and 80s. Songs were recorded onto a thin magnetic tape, and every cassette had a side A and a side B. Lots of people made their own mixtapes with favorite songs to share with friends. When the tape got tangled, people often rewound it with a pencil. Today, some music fans collect cassettes again as cool retro keepsakes.
Color Ideas for Your Cassette Tape
Classic, retro, or neon:
A black cassette with a white label.
Light gray like a see-through cassette.
Pink or neon yellow for the 80s.
A label with rainbow stripes.
Great Times for the Cassette Tape
This cassette tape brings retro vibes to:
The iconic prop for any retro party.
A fun memory for parents and grandparents.
A kickoff for learning how music used to be stored.
Gets generations sharing stories.
Cassette Facts at a Glance
Retro facts to share:
The cassette tape was introduced.
Where music was stored.
Every cassette had two sides.
For rewinding the tape.
More 80s Props
Boombox, shutter shades, and puzzle cube props are ready too – see all our 80s 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 cassette tape 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 Kassette Fotorequisit.