Raccoon Glasses

Raccoons have a black mask around their eyes. You can have one, too, when you wear these funny raccoon glasses.

 raccoon mask

What You Need:

  • scissors
  • adhesive tape
  • 8.5" x 11" piece of cardboard (optional)
  • glue (optional)
  • raccoon pattern


What You Do:

  1. Cut out the three template pieces: a mask and two stems.
  2. Cut out two eye holes as shown on the mask.
  3. Make two side slits in the mask as shown. Slide a stem through each slit. Fold over the edge of each stem as marked. Tape in place.
  4. Try on your new raccoon eyes!
illustration of raccoon mask

Tip: Make these glasses sturdier by gluing the pattern to a thin piece of cardboard (e.g., a flattened cereal box) before cutting.


Illustrations © Patrick Merrell