How to Make a Sombrero for Kids
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo or teach children Mexican history with a sombrero craft. According to the Encyclopedia Britannica, the large brimmed sombrero hat is derived from the Spanish word sombra, which means to give shade. Wealthy Mexicans wore sombreros made from felt, while commoners wore straw hats. The sombrero is also the predecessor of the American cowboy hat. Make a sombrero for kids with old newspapers. An adult should assist children by fitting the newspaper over the child's head, using masking tape to secure.
Things You'll Need
- 3 or 4 sheets of newspaper
- Masking tape
- Scissors
- Paint
- Paintbrush
- Single hole punch
- Yarn or string
Instructions
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Stack the 3 or 4 newspapers into a neat pile. Place them centrally over a child's head and press down.
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Wrap masking tape around the crown of the child's head with the newspapers. Wrap two or three times around the crown to form the shape.
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Trim the newspaper around the child's head so it forms a circle shape. Be sure to keep the brim wide, approximately 5-inches from the head. Remove it from the child's head.
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Roll the brim up around the hat about 1 inch, securing with masking tape. Paint the entire top of the sombrero using a paintbrush. Dark colors work well for this project to cover the print.
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Punch out holes around the edge of the brim, approximately 2 inches apart, with a paper hole puncher. Thread yarn or string through the holes to decorate. Wrap the crown of the hat with yarn and tie a knot. Trim excess yarn with scissors.
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Tips & Warnings
Punch out holes on either side of the hat's crown. Thread yarn through the holes so it ties underneath the chin.
Gift wrap can substitute newspaper for this craft.
Use the sombrero for a table centerpiece.
Adult supervision is needed for this project.
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