How to Make a Origami Nurses Cap

For a fun Halloween costume, the nurse's uniform is one that appears year after year. Nurses no longer wear the recognizable white dress and cap, but the traditional outfit is still a popular costume. You can make your own origami nurse's cap in just a few minutes with some inexpensive supplies.Wear it proudly to all your spooky holiday festivities. Making your own costume is fun, and it saves you money.

Difficulty:

Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• 8.5 x 6.5-inch Sheet of white paper
• Scissors
• Brad or Tape

1. 

   Fold the the top 1/3 of the sheet of paper down. This forms a brim.

2. 

   Cut at a 45-degree angle from the bottom corners of the paper. Cut towards the center of the page, leaving an inch or two between the ends of the cuts.

3. Place the paper with the brim face down on the table.

4. 

   Bring down the two outer triangles that were formed. Bend the central triangle over both of them to form the cap.

5. 

   Secure the three layers in the back together with a brad or a piece of tape.

Tips & Warnings

• Use bobby pins to secure the cap onto your head.