How to make a Japanese Kitsune mask! (full-face)

From Demon Slayer to Genshin Impact to Naruto, you can find this beautiful iconic mask all around. Yep, I’m talking about the Japanese Kitsune mask! And that’s what we’re making in this video :D
The Japanese fox mask also known as the Kitsune mask, is an iconic and fascinating part of Japanese culture. They are mainly worn at festivals for fun, and you can also see them being worn in different Anime and video games.
Whether you’re planning to make one for a Cosplay or just to hang it on your wall and enjoy its beauty, I hope you find this tutorial helpful!
If you're looking to make a Kitsune half-mask, there's also a video for that linked below!
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Intro - 00:00
Part 1: Making the base - 1:04
Part 2: Paper mache - 7:17
Part 3: Painting and decorating - 18:40
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[@ashlaixs]

This is so helpful, I was planning on becoming a content creator and I don’t really wanna show my face since it doesn’t need to be out there. I wanted to make a full face mask so this helped a lot thank you.

[@rapier1128]

Me too

[@raven1521]

Same

[@Kseudonym]

*grins*

[@zoranprovost1080]

lol same

[@paglatiktokers8071]

Wow same

[@zsr0690]

All the materials and tools you will need: - cereal box - newsprint (newspaper) - measuring tools (ruler, etc) - masking tape - scissors - hot glue gun - PVA glue - small mixing cup - cutters/penknife - sandpaper (optional, for smoothing out surfaces and interiors)

[@fizpop5647]

Tysm this is super helpful

[@zsr0690]

@@fizpop5647 no problem, all the best

[@ilovetheisle]

Can i use PVA glue not hot glue?

[@Rongkhup]

What i can use instead of a hot glue gun ? As i don't have one 🥺 currently is there anyother glue that i can use

[@PrettyMuchParadise]

Hey there! Yes, if there is any other glue you have that dries relatively quick, it can get the job done for you!

[@ambraravarino2067]

Tips if you don't have some materials: Don't have the paper she use? Use some normal paper, it will have the same effect Not having her tape? Use paper tape Not having copy paper? You can put a piece of normal paper, redraw, turn and with a fork point follow the lines and it will get automatically redrawn Use your creativity if you need more tips! Have a nice day and i hope i helped you

[@fuji_nnn]

Thx!!!!

[@aceplayz5896]

Any replacement for cereal box?

[@thereseangelaa.medrano205]

@@aceplayz5896 any type of box will do! i used a kid's milk carton box (nido specifically) it did the job for mee

[@aceplayz5896]

@@thereseangelaa.medrano205 ye o used an old oil cardboard pack that was thin, it worked

[@Daiss_kun]

Hello, I have a question.. if you don't have any masking tape or paper tape, would it work if you use clear tape? I wonder if the paper mache(?) with attached to the clear tape..

[@alt9218]

this tutorial is a LIFESAVER! all the other tutorials were confusing to me and used things that I didn't have but this one is the exact shape I need and helped me so much! about to make this, tysm ❤

[@alt9218]

i just want to say tysm I made it and it turned out so good I'm drawing the face on right now best tutorial

[@PrettyMuchParadise]

Thanks so much for your comment! I'm so glad you were happy with the results ^^💕

[@ayo1235]

Another tip : you can mix gypsum and glue, make a chateau paste and slather on the mask after putting on 1 or 2 layer of paper mache. This would even out the lines and grids more. And add 1 or 2 more paper mache layers. And sand with sand paper.

[@AnEmu404]

Currently using this tutorial for my hollow knight cosplay! Super helpful, the paper mache method has worked really well so far, and replacing the ears with horns works great! The masking tape tip is genius. I actually used some firmer cardboard which led to it not lying as flat, but im sure i can sand it down later.

[@pringles4368]

OOH! I know this is from nearly a year ago but which character did you cosplay? I’m planning on making Hornets mask :D

[@HalimaKante]

i love kitsune masks like that🥰

[@XXanimeseekerXX]

I had so much fun making this! I've never made a mask or anything with paper mache, but with this video as a guide, it looks really nice. :D

[@khaliyahkeedah413]

Thank you so much! My brother sent me this so I can make him one for Halloween🥺

[@myself511]

Same bro

[@DemiIsGay]

This is also perfect to get to know how to make your own mask even tho you might not want to do this specific mask, thank you for this it’s really helpful! 😊

[@morrm.6670]

It looks so good! THANK YOU FOR THE VIDEO, it was very helpful!

[@aranyakushwaha450]

Found this on reddit, do not regret at all! The mask looks so cool!! Definitely gonna try making it!

[@PrettyMuchParadise]

Glad to have you here ^^ hope you enjoy making it ❤💖❤

[@JoJo-md5ow]

Ayo me too

[@emiliohernandez588]

I’m in press

[@pubglol4495]

@@PrettyMuchParadise hello there I will do this for my project but are there other alternatives for sand paper? Thx!

[@PrettyMuchParadise]

Im not really sure there are, but then again, you can totally make this mask without any sandpaper.

[@AKY7119]

Both of the tutorials are the best! I love them

[@SweetBubbleChaos]

THANK YOU!!! I've been having problems on my school project and i didnt know what to make, this appeared in my recommendations! I am so glad i saw this!

[@aspennd0esstuff]

I’m gonna make this today, thanks for the video! It’s super helpful :>

[@marcie557]

a very well made video!! thank you so much for the tutorial

[@Itss_silvy]

Thankyou you saved me i wanted. A mask like this for my demon slayer inspiered room but they are so expensive

[@Pretending_To_Trumpet]

This is totally amazing. Found it on reddit and immediately subscribed. I'm gonna have to make one of these.

[@KeiCstro]

THANKYOU FOR THISSSSS!! Merry Christmas

[@jeyandjeycodm550]

Beautiful 😍 perfect explanation

[@moon-chan3940]

OMG YES I WAS WAITING FOR THIS ONE

[@artwithgigi7162]

Thankyou so much for the turtorial!

[@hydrengea_onyx2624]

Hi! i just wanted to say that this video really helped me with a project involving masks :^ So, thank you so much for this video!

[@PrettyMuchParadise]

Thank you so much for your nice comment! Im so happy the video was helpful to you ^^💖

[@BrokenHeartedDevil]

I’m gonna try! It looks very nice

[@HehehehW760]

Welp this has to be the coolest diy ive ever seen

[@sulfurskrite]

I made this for my Makomo cosplay and it turned out great! Thank you for making this tutorial, it’s very easy to follow :)

[@user-xo8rl4yp9e]

Just decided to make my own mask and I ran into this video. Very doable and detailed. Thank you!

[@PrettyMuchParadise]

You are very welcome. Glad I could help! ^^

[@r3d._.p4nda]

i might try! this seems so fun-

[@M4NAS7]

iam making this and taking it to my school for my art project and thank you for teaching me how to make a detsiled and awesome kitsune mask

[@Averagegymmer]

woahh this is really good! :D and i love your creativity ! you just got a new sub! ^^ im looking forward to see more :DD

[@buffsan549]

Oh my gosh, this tutoarial is the BESTT I love it so muchhh😍🥰🥰🤩

[@user-eb9gz1sl8y]

i agree it was really helpful, and thanks you so much

[@anwenlune3478]

Thank you ! This was so helpful !

[@alexharris-ui4ss]

Thank you for this! Will be starting mine soon🦊

[@maedeh5981]

Amazing!!!! Well done.

[@musicmatt06]

Beautiful mask.

[@Accelerator4580]

going to make a mask for Halloween this was a great tutorial!

Omg this is so beautiful! Thanks for sharing.

[@Babymetalfan1]

Thanks! I'm trying to make a cute alt facemask, and kitsunes are one of my favourite things. Imma make a black one with some pink on it

[@Carcino.Geneticist]

Thanks for the tutorial! I've been planning to cosplay Akari from the Onibi series/The Tale Of The Spider and The Kitsune Like Lion and i can't find any fox mask that i like/wont take a week to get. So this tutorial really helped. Thanks a lot!

[@vondrake1987]

as someone with 0 experience with everything in the video it was actually fairly easy and im proud of the finished product 🥺🥺!!!

[@Castiel_Chuuya.irl.fr.]

Thank you, I’m planning to make one to help me with my facial dysmorphia and just because it looks awesome. :)

[@FallingWaterDrops]

Wow that looks incredible I'll make it for my school project

[@eternight801]

omg i really need this, thank you so much

[@magnus.......]

I have tried this 3 times and i love it

[@-Foxytato-]

OML I used you half face one (turned out amazing) and I was planning on making a second full face one! This came out in such great timing

[@PrettyMuchParadise]

Im so glad to hear that ^^ good luck!

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[@-Foxytato-]

@@AirAddict by practice and learning how to use apps better

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[@-Foxytato-]

@@AirAddict more practice and tutorials (if your referring to my pfp, i didn’t make it, my friend did)

[@armykook69-_-]

Omg gurl tyyyyyusm I really needed it for my school project. It helped so much

[@tanyunro1584]

This is exactly what i needed to thank you very much

[@Tensei_IsCool]

Fantastic.Just the video i need for my presentation.Helped a lot.Thanks for the Vid.

[@Y3tsof1]

This is so amazing

[@oneofthegeek8285]

She deserve more view!!!

[@Isshu__]

Thank you fir this amazing video

[@gracefulart6937]

Thank you for your tutorial. I just finish making one following your instructions just in time for Halloween! My mom was amaze on the progress I have been making when I started making the mask and loves it as well. Happy Halloween and wish you a wonderful day!

[@PrettyMuchParadise]

Thank you so much for your kind comment! Im so glad that you're happy with the results. Happy Halloween to you too! 🎃🥰💕

[@heehee474]

Watching this cause I wanna make an eyeless jack mask and this was one of the first helpful videos about full face masks to pop up

[@fuji_nnn]

Same I was gonna make a different mask but didn't know where to start

[@red_vibe9984]

This is exactly what I needed! Thank you so much!! I'm not making a Kitsune mask but this is still what I needed

[@PrettyMuchParadise]

Glad it was helpful to you! Thank you for your nice comment ^^

[@RiKuTheF0x]

THIS IS SO HELPFUL I ALWAYS WANTED TO MAKE ONE MYSELF! TQSM u deserve a more likesss

[@8TH_HOGAGE_360]

This is very creative wow you super good in going to try it nice job

[@trinine3103]

awesome, i wanted to make a mask for my hunter(toh) cosplay but couldnt find any good tutorials, thanks❤️

[@Nothing38269]

This is really useful thanks😊😊

[@melyghostuwuanchondoqwq6354]

Thank you so much for this video 😃😆😊

[@jonid5333]

I actually looked for a way to make a frog mask because i couldn‘t find what i was lokking for online and even though this videois about how to make a kitsune mask this helped me out a lot and i‘m probably gonna make a kitsune mask before i move on to the frog mask :D

[@lacey-drawz340]

Thanks this is really helpful I bought a fox mask before and added some colors to it but it's really hard to draw on my characters so thank you!

[@pb.alvestegui]

This tutorial is perfect for my project :D

[@brentulysscalingo2194]

I love it that's just what I needed in mapeh project

[@masongreen-dk1xn]

I love the video and the mask

[@musicvibers777]

This is the video which I desperately needed... Thank you so much

[@PrettyMuchParadise]

Im so glad it was helpful to you! ^^

[@oops_dot_jpeg]

This made me wanna do sculpture again thank youu

[@SirCilly]

Haha you called me out! I came here because I wanted to make a Demon Slayer kitsune mask 😅☺️ Huge help, very awesome turotial, thank you!!

[@campbellmuir4138]

that is going to be so helpful for halloween

[@animeeditsunucusu9118]

Finally I wait this video thank you!!

[@PrettyMuchParadise]

My pleasure ^^

[@tristindurocher-batley4780]

I’m actually using both your Kitsune masks as guides and references for my shiny baneful fox mask (shiny hisuian zoroark mask) with a few additional and modified parts from both Kitsune masks to make it look like the mask from the game

[@emilybledsoe740]

I am almost done!!😃

[@okeanime4561]

Pls make more vids this really helped me pass my art class

[@zhongli6398]

OMG TYSM i need this on Helloween omg

[@aiko03912]

omg this is so helpful ty

[@sheep1336]

I never thought to use cardstock as the base for the mask, smart! :3

[@narutouzumaki-ex8wo]

I like this mask this is a best mask thank 😊

[@CatzInHeaven]

TYSM !

[@TakaraMathis]

Thank you for making this video. I am planning on making it for my demon slayer book report visual at school. :)))

[@rianrest5825]

Thing i will do thank a lot This so helpful tip!

[@jennglow4647]

Very pretty 😀

[@Devanandasudheesh.]

Thanks a lot for this tutorial ❤❤

[@OblivionKris]

Very awesome!😎

[@MOA_by_the_window]

I really wanted to hand make a Sabito mask for my bestie who LOVES Sabito. This video was so helpful so thank you so much! I'mma make Tanjiro mask for myself as well :DD

[@simonanti2005]

I love it!!!!!

[@blueydiamond2]

Thanks for the full face tutorial, I'm making this for my 1M subs preparation

[@forgerloid1977]

Thank you for your effort . You definitely helped me and did the exact same thing I was looking for.

[@PrettyMuchParadise]

You are very welcome! I'm glad to hear that ^^

[@shilohmadriaga3529]

Your crafts are amazing

[@PrettyMuchParadise]

Thanks so much! ^^

[@mx.notyourbusiness8693]

I love this, thanks for the detailed tutorial! Question though: Don't you have problems breathing with the mask on, since the air would only stream in and out through the eye holes? It might be better to create the snout using cardboard stripes only that are bent outwards, so that you can cut a hole below the upper fox lip just like you do with the eyes. :3

[@PrettyMuchParadise]

Hey there! Thank you for your comment and that great idea ^^ Thats a great point, but for my mask at least, the mask wasnt flush against my face when I put it on and the sides of my face still had some space for air to come and go. But that idea is also great, thanks for the tip! ^^

[@bachiras8]

Nah u can stil breathe

[@-ayumi-plays-9207]

breath air

[@featherstar5991]

I could breath in mine, although that is a great Idea!

[@Man-ej6uv]

as the creator said, it's not airtight against the face, you can breathe rather easily.

[@emilianozamora2310]

very good tutorial

[@muhammadanas1564]

Thank you so much I've been wanting to start making mask and I have a costume event next week and further on

[@crimsonprismart8962]

Didn't have time to make anything for a cosplay event. This video was nice considering I can make it in a days time.

[@ayadashti7736]

I did it it’s so beautiful thx ❤❤❤

[@smol_bunii]

This is basically what I get from this tutorial : PAPER MACHAE!!!

[@striker18migzmiguel82]

tysm it help me alot for my project❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@joshuawang7845]

I love this video❤

[@kyleighferrer]

It's beautifull

[@maxokaidracke9829]

I used your previous video (the kitsune half mask one) to make a full-face mask and it turned out pretty well (ty btw), i used gypsum to reinforce the mask. It was no Kitsune though.

[@KasugiEMT]

Thankyou For Making This Vid And It's Really important For Me🥰👍

[@PrettyMuchParadise]

Youre very welcome! Glad it was helpful to you ^^

[@Imnotthisnerd]

Ty so much! I'm a therian and this helped me make a new mask