Chinese Dragon Craft For Kids

Are you looking for a fantastic Chinese New Year Dragon Craft idea? Then look no further. Today we have this brilliant dragon mask activity which the kids are going to love.

This is a fun and easy preschool dragon craft which you can make with the kids. I’ve even included free downloadable templates and it’s a great way to introduce and teach kids about the Chinese New Year.

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Supplies Needed For the Chinese Dragon Craft

• Cardstock
• Glue
• Scissors
• Popsicle Sticks
• Glitter
• Black Marker

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How To Make A Chinese Dragon Mask for the New Year

Before starting your craft you will need to download the dragon mask templates and print out. Templates are at the end of the post.

Step 1: Cut Out Chinese Dragon Template

Cut out your Chinese dragon mask template out. Print your templates here: One, Two, Three, Four.

Step 2: Trace Chinese dragon template

Trace the template onto cardstock and cut out. (refer to the photos)

Step 3: Cut out dragon nose

Cut out the dragons nose template

Step 4: Color dragon nose

After cutting out the dragon’s nose, use black marker to add detail and nostrils.

Step 5: cut out scales and horn

Cut out the dragon’s head scales and horns and set aside.

Step 6: cut out dragon face

Cut out the template of the yellow face.

Step 7: draw lines on dragon mask

Use a black marker to add detail to the dragon’s head. (draw a line with pencil down the middle to get more accurate lines)

Step 8: glue dragon mask pieces

Glue the dragon’s head scales down and then glue the top of the dragon’s head over them.

Step 9: glue nose onto dragon head

Glue the nose in the middle of the dragon’s head.

Step 10:glue fire to dragons mouth

Cut fire from cardstock and glue behind the dragon’s head, just below the nose.

Step 11: cut out holes in dragon mask

Cut eye holes into the mask.

Step 12: fill in the dragon nostrils

Fill the lines on the nose, nostrils, around the eyes, fire and horns with glue.

Step 13: cover with glitter

Cover the glue with glitter and allow it to dry. Shake off any excess glitter.

Step 14: Add a Popsicle stick to dragon mask

Glue a popsicle stick onto the back of the mask and allow the glue to dry.

Your Chinese New Year Dragon dragon craft is finished! What a fantastic dragon mask! 

You can also make different colored dragon masks and check out BioWars site to find out how to make dragon drawing easy.

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