Moon Rabbit - Half Mask
Moon Rabbit - Half Mask
Description
Inspiration ~
Inspired by Tsuki no Usagi, the Moon Rabbit of Japanese folklore, this half mask offers a more personal interpretation of the legendary lunar companion. Rather than depicting complete transformation, the design allows the wearer and the spirit to coexist, symbolizing harmony between the human world and the world of myth.
The Moon Rabbit has long been associated with the autumn moon and the preparation of mochi, representing generosity, perseverance, and quiet service. Handcrafted from paper, the mask reflects those enduring qualities through elegant sculptural form and lightweight wearable construction.
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- Access to a printer
- Colored cardstock:
Option A: Print directly on cardstock *
Colored cardstock (US letter-size or A4), 5 white sheets, 1 red sheet, and 1 dark brown (or any 3 colors of your choosing).
Option B: The transfer method **
- 7 sheets of US letter-size or A4 printer paper.
- Sheets of large colored cardstock or chipboard *
- A glue stick or spray adhesive. - Glue: (A strong glue stick, i.e. Pritt or Double Sides Adhesive Roller/Tap Runner) ***
- Ruler, Craft Knife (or scissors), and 2mm Embossing Stylus (scoring tool)
- Substitutes for the Embossing Stylus: A bone folder, butter knife, or a non-working ballpoint pen. - Hole puncher and one 10" elastic string (or two 18" ribbons)
* Recommend: 100 lb (271 gsm) cardstock on templates and 65 lb (176 gsm) cardstock on decoration.
** The Transfer Method
Print all templates on regular printer paper. Trim the templates to the
approximate size, and then glue the trimmed templates to the heavy cardstock paper (or thin chipboard).
Your printed templates will end up on the inside of the finished item. Make sure the templates are well
bonded to the card.
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Use glue with a fast curing time so you don’t have to wait for parts to dry before continuing.