Big wheels, bright laces, and loads of retro charm – with this printable roller skate prop, your photo booth rolls straight into a roller disco. Color it, cut it out, and attach it to a stick. This free photo booth prop is a highlight at any 80s party or roller skating birthday.
Why This Roller Skate Is So Cool
A retro roller skate with big wheels brings back the legendary roller discos of the 70s and 80s. The wheels look great in neon colors, and the laces in bold contrasting shades. On a stick, you hold the skate beside your face or over your shoulder and strike a retro pose. For kids 9 and up, teens, and adults, it's a prop that combines good vibes and movement.
A classic retro skate.
Color them in bold shades.
Hold it beside your face 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
Strike a roller disco pose with skates and shutter shades under a foil disco ball. Pretend to glide backward gracefully for a skating photo. Hold your skates up together like a roller derby team. Then show off your best skating dance move – in socks.
Fun Facts About Roller Skates
The first roller skates appeared in the 1700s, but they were really hard to steer. In the mid-1800s, skates with four wheels were invented, and suddenly people could turn corners smoothly. In the 70s and 80s, roller discos with music and colorful lights were hugely popular. Anyone who skates should always wear a helmet plus knee, elbow, and wrist guards. Roller skating builds balance and is just plain fun.
Color Ideas for Your Roller Skate
Retro, neon, or sparkly:
A white boot with red wheels.
A pink boot with neon yellow.
Turquoise with white laces.
A silver boot with rainbow wheels.
Great Times for the Roller Skate
This roller skate brings retro vibes to:
The iconic prop for retro parties.
Perfect for a party on wheels.
Great for a disco photo booth.
A fun prop for active kids.
Roller Skate Facts at a Glance
Rolling facts to share:
The first roller skates.
Made steering easy.
Big in the 70s and 80s.
Safety gear matters.
More 80s Props
Boombox, cassette tape, 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 roller skate 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 Rollschuh Fotorequisit.