How to Make a Child's Pirate Hat

What kid doesn't enjoy playing pirate? Creating a pirate hat out of newspaper is very easy and provides hours of entertainment. This is a fun activity to do at a birthday party or on a rainy afternoon. Pull out the recycled newspaper bin and let your imagination soar.

Things You'll Need

• 1 sheet of newspaper
• Scotch tape
• Black marker

Instructions

1. Take one sheet of newspaper. Keep it folded up into fourths.

2. With the fold at the top, fold the top left-hand corner to the center of the paper, and crease. Fold the top right-hand corner to the center, and crease. Tape in place to hold.

3. Fold the top layer of the bottom edge up halfway so the edge is right below the triangles you formed in Step 1, then crease. Fold the same edge again in half so that it now covers the bottom of the triangles, then crease. Tape in place to hold. Turn the paper over. Repeat for bottom edge on this side; tape to hold.

4. Draw a skull and crossbones on the center of the pirate hat, if desired. Open the bottom edges of the hat out.

Tips & Warnings

• Use other kinds of paper instead of newspaper as a variation.