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How to Make a Paper Hat

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This is a great activity for kids at a party or on a rainy afternoon. For the final touch, use paint or markers to decorate the hat. Here are a few easy steps to creating the perfect paper hat.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

    Newspaper Hat

  1. Step 1

    Take one large newspaper sheet that consists of two pages on each side.

  2. Step 2

    Fold in half lengthwise (the way it comes in the newspaper).

  3. Step 3

    Fold in half again (bringing the top of the paper to the bottom).

  4. Step 4

    Fold corners (on folded side) to middle. This will make a pointed top to paper.

  5. Step 5

    Fold one piece of bottom of paper up to the bottom of the pointed fold.

  6. Step 6

    Fold bottom again until it overlaps a little of the pointed part.

  7. Step 7

    Turn hat over.

  8. Step 8

    Fold sides in about 1 1/2 to 2 inches (it will look like a house). For an adult-sized head, fold in only an inch or so - these folds determine the hat size.

  9. Step 9

    Fold bottom up twice.

  10. Step 10

    Pull opening in hat apart to make a hat shape.

Tips & Warnings
  • Fold tip over into brim for a different style.

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caspita said

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on 10/30/2009 Fun stuff! Please read my artilces, too. Thanks.

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on 8/14/2009 ditto, I forgot too, just the thing for motor skills development for the kids

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on 7/28/2009 A good, basic paper hat instruction. Thanks for the illustrated steps!

evgnspaces said

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on 7/12/2009 I couldn't remember how to do this. Good instructions.

Toshabntz said

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on 6/25/2009 Great idea! Thanks for the pictures.

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