I created this paper plate African mask using a paper plate, brown and cream colored paint, a hole punch, feathers and newspaper. I wanted to make a mask using a simple technique that could be used by younger grade level teachers as a fun way to teach about the culture and design behind African masks. I started this project by first cutting out the eye holes, then I rolled up newspaper and glued it on the plate to make the raised nose and mouth. Next, I used the hole punch around the top of the mask to later fill in with feathers. After that, I painted the entire mask brown and once it was dry I painted on my symmetrical design with cream colored paint. I drew the dots with the opposite end of my paint brush. When the design was as I wanted, I finished the mask by putting the brightly colored feathers through the holes and taping them to the back. This project was fairly simple, turned out exactly as I wanted it to and it was lot of fun to learn about the African culture as I went.