Design a colourful protective face mask for children

Fun motifs that kids will love

In many countries, it’s currently stipulated or recommended that children should wear a protective face mask when they go outside to the shops or to school. But they can be uncomfortable to wear. What’s more, getting kids to put on a plain, standard mask can be quite a challenge. So why not make the best of the situation and decorate them with fun designs? The edding Funtastics textile markers for children are just right for this. Available in a set of five vibrant colours, these child-friendly pens are really easy to use, providing plenty of colouring fun. We’ve a selection of motifs suitable for children, and they’re all easy to copy. Alternatively, kids can simply use their own imagination. When the design is finished, iron the motif on the no-steam setting to make it wash-resistant up to 60°C. Always follow the latest hygiene guidelines when wearing and caring for your mask.

Categories: Craft ideas for kids
Colouring and Zendoodle
Products: Textile markers and pens
Materials: Textile
Downloads: Images (ZIP)

Step-by-step

Step 1

First, wash the mask to remove any finishing agents in the fabric before leaving to dry. If you’re sewing your own mask, we’ve got some simple instructions for you (you can find it in the download folder). You can also look online for alternative sewing guides. To draw the kids motifs shown here, we used the edding 17 Funtastics textile fun markers for children.

Step 2

Print out your chosen template and put it to one side, ready to copy. To prevent the ink from bleeding through to the back or onto the table, we recommend you place a piece of cardboard underneath the fabric. First of all, use the pale green marker to draw all the outlines of the dinosaur face, then leave the ink to dry for a short while. Next, using lots of bright shades, colour in everything to your heart’s content.

Step 3

When you’ve finished, iron the mask without steam to heat-fix the design, then wash it at 60°C. This stops the risk of breathing in any colour substances contained in the ink. Please note: washing the mask at 90°C in accordance with official hygiene guidelines for disinfection purposes may cause the colours to fade.

Step 4

Use the same method to add any other motif of your choice. We’ve got a range of templates ready for you to use, suitable for kids and adults.

Step 5

Marking masks with your child’s name is a very practical way of avoiding mix-ups at nursery or school. Again, don’t forget to iron the labelling.

Products and materials

edding 4500 textile marker

edding 4600 textile pen

Other materials

White face mask made of cotton
Piece of cardboard to protect your work surface
If you want to sew your own mask, follow the relevant instructions to work out how much material you need
An iron