This special set of masks represents Steve’s take on the classic 16th Century Italian caricatures that have endured for centuries on stage. They represent a stereotypical hierarchy of society that provides a great mechanism for storytelling be it comedy, tragedy, or an infusion of both. When Cheryl Stapleton of Learning Through Theatre highlighted that a papercraft Commedia Dell’ Arte Set would make a useful toolset for drama students to learn with, we were excited to help out and grateful for the information Cheryl provided along the way. The set includes the classic Zanni, Capitano, Arlecchino and Pantalone in papercraft template format supplied digitally, so no waiting around for the post to get a project started.
We designed these masks specifically to help teachers, so if you would like to use them in an educational setting, please get in touch via our contact page, so that we can let you know how to go about this. The minimum age we suggest for this set would be 13+. Due to the level of expression required for Commedia Dell’ Arte masks, they take more dexterity to assemble than many of our animal masks. For younger children, our Woodland or Jungle Animal Sets work great.
SIMPLE, FUN AND ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY
These masks are designed to be easily built by anyone, using local materials, removing the need for mass manufacturing or shipping and with the minimum environmental impact.
Templates are FULLY COMPATIBLE WITH BOTH A4 AND US LETTER PAPER.
They are supplied along with a set of instructions as a PDF that you download immediately and print on any home printer.
They are supplied plain white so that you can decorate the finished mask however you like.
You are buying the templates and instructions only. You will also need access to a printer, paper, card, tape, and scissors.
The masks are designed to be easy to build: you don't need to be some sort of arts and crafts wizard.
Use this file to make as many masks as you like for yourself but please don’t share or steal the templates as there was a lot of work involved in creating them. If you want to use them for any other reason then please get in touch.
BY PURCHASING AND DOWNLOADING OUR MASK TEMPLATES YOU ARE AGREEING TO THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF USE
The files are protected by copyright and are not to be shared or distributed in any way.
The templates and completed masks are for personal use only.
The masks and templates will not be used for commercial purposes without prior consent.
Selling items made from our templates and designs is prohibited.