Superhero Mask Templates (Lots of Free Printables!)

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These free printable superhero mask templates give kids blank, black-and-white outlines to color, decorate, and turn into their own superhero disguises. Print your favorite designs for a party, classroom craft, or an afternoon of pretend play.

Let kids choose a mask shape, pick their superhero colors, and draw a symbol or pattern to make it their own. The free PDF is available through the signup form below; younger children will need help cutting and assembling their masks.

Make sure to check out all of our printable masks including our fox mask templates and our Masquerade masks.

The Superhero Mask Templates

We have 12 printable masks in total. All are printer-friendly mask outlines that are perfect for designing your own masks.

We’ve included some typical superhero mask shapes along with some thinner more streamlined ones.

We also included a few unique shapes that are great for kids designing their own superhero.

Choose a rounded, narrow, or angular outline and add your own details. These blank designs leave room for kids to invent a superhero of their own.

How to Make a Superhero Mask

Gather your supplies: the printable PDF, printer paper or cardstock, coloring supplies, scissors, a hole punch, clear tape, and elastic cord or ribbon. Cardstock holds its shape better for a wearable mask.

1. Print a test mask. Open the downloaded PDF and select the pages you want in your printer’s page-range settings. Start at Actual Size or 100% scale, check the preview for clipped edges, and test the fit before coloring. If you adjust the scale, print another test: the eye spacing changes along with the mask.
2. Color and decorate. Use crayons, colored pencils, or markers to create your design. If you use paint or glue, let it dry before cutting.
3. Cut out the mask and eye openings. Follow the outer outline with scissors. Have an adult cut the eye holes and handle any craft knife on a protected surface.
4. Reinforce and punch the holes. Add a small piece of clear tape over each side attachment point, then punch one hole on each side through the tape and paper.
5. Attach the elastic or ribbon. Thread elastic cord through both holes and knot the ends, or tie a separate piece of ribbon to each side. Adjust it so the mask stays in place comfortably without pulling tightly.
6. Check before wearing. Make sure the child can see clearly through both eye openings. Keep decorations away from the eyes and remove the mask for running or climbing.

You can also trace a printed outline onto felt to make a reusable mask. Check the paper template against the child’s face before cutting your felt, especially around the eyes.

Benefits of This Activity

Designing a superhero mask gives kids a chance to choose colors, plan a pattern, and practice coloring. Older children can help with the outer cutting, while an adult handles the tricky eye openings.

Once the masks are ready, ask each child to choose a superhero name and a special power. Try a story prompt such as, “How would your superhero help a lost pet get home?” Kids can take turns adding the next part of the adventure.

For a classroom or party, set up a decorating table and let everyone introduce their character when they finish. The masks also make simple homemade costume accessories.

For a fall craft to go with your superhero theme, try our superhero pumpkin craft. Kids can give their pumpkin its own heroic disguise.

Grab the Free Printable Superhero Masks

To grab the free printable superhero mask PDF, enter your first name and email in the pink box below. We’ll send the templates straight to your inbox so you can choose which designs to print.

These are for personal or classroom use only, please. Not for commercial use. Thank you!