DLTK's Crafts for Kids
Spanish Matador Paper Doll Craft

This is a simple cut and paste paper craft that can be done "just for fun" or for a Spain theme.  In Spain, a matador or bull fighter is known as a Torero.

Bull fighting is practiced in a number of countries influenced by Spanish culture including Portugal, Mexico and Peru.  Because of the animal rights issues surrounding bull fighting, professional matadors are less common than they once were, but the image of a matador waving his red cape is still one commonly associated with Spain and its traditions.

Materials:

• something to color with if using the B&W version,
• scissors,
• glue,
• paper,
• printer

Instructions:

• Print out the craft template of choice.
• Color (if using the black and white version of the craft) and cut out the template pieces.  You can cut out template 1 (the man) or just cut out template 2 and glue all the pieces onto the full sheet of template 1.  It's up to you!
• Glue the matador together in the following order:
  • boots
  • pants
  • jacket (known as a bolero)
  • tie
  • belt
  • hat (known as a montera - Kaitlyn thinks it looks like squished Mickey Mouse ears)
  • cape (known as a muleta) in one hand
  • See picture above for further help

Templates:

• Close the template window after printing to return to this screen.
• Set page margins to zero if you have trouble fitting the template on one page (FILE, PAGE SETUP or FILE, PRINTER SETUP in most browsers).

Template (man)     (color)   or   (B&W)

Template (outfit)    (color)   or   (B&W)

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