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                                                                                             El Día de los Muertos.

                                                             Calaca Mask Project

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El Día de los Muertos.

STEAM Portfolio: Spanish-dedicated page - Wear your mask and take a selfie photo. Copy and paste the information included in the G-doc attached here.

Mask-Making Instructions (Easy and fun)

Materials

Mask template (printed on cardstock)

Scissors

Pencil and eraser

Glue or tape

Elastic band or ribbon (to wear the mask)

Paints, markers, or colored pencils

Tissue paper flowers, sequins, glitter, buttons, lace (optional)

Steps

Print the mask template on cardstock or glue it onto thicker paper.

Cut out the shape of the mask and the eye holes. Ask for help if needed.

Paint or color the base (white, black, or light color).

Add traditional Day of the Dead designs — flowers, hearts, dots, swirls, and symmetrical patterns.

Glue on decorations like paper flowers, sequins, or lace around the eyes.

Punch a hole on each side and attach elastic or ribbon to fit your head.

Try it on and take a photo for the class display!

Design Ideas

Traditional skull: white base, flower eyes, heart-shaped nose, teeth details.

La Catrina style: elegant design with large flowers and bright colors.

Animal mask: combine Day of the Dead patterns with an animal shape (bat, cat, etc.).