How to Make a Paper Elf Hat
An elf hat is a tall conical hat worn by certain small mythological beings. The elf hat is typically soft, and falls over to one side--the point reaching almost back down to the brim of the hat. The brim itself is usually upturned and can be shaped like a crown. An elf hat is usually made of cloth, but you can make one out of newspaper.
Instructions
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Take the top left-hand corner of a sheet of newspaper and fold it toward the bottom right of the sheet. You will form a triangle with a rectangular section left over at the bottom. Cut off the rectangular section.
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Open the triangular sheet of newspaper and wrap the bottom of it around the top of the hat wearer's head. You will form a rough cone. Release it slightly so that the bottom of the cone is a couple of inches wider than the person's head.
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Starting about 2 inches from the bottom, tape up the seam of the cone to a height about equal to the height of the hat wearer's head. Leave the rest of the cone unsecured.
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Gently twist together the unsecured part of the cone. Pull it down toward one side of the wearer's head. Curl the end of the tip as far inward as possible.
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Take the free, bottom part of the cone and turn it upward toward the main part of the cone. You will form a brim for the elf hat. Use your hands to press the fold into place.
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Tips & Warnings
Decorate your elf hat by coloring it, or adding a pom pom, a bell or other attachment. You can even use colored paper instead of newspaper. Cut a pattern of triangles into the top of the brim to make it look like a crown. Pull the triangles downward to create the look of a fool's cap.
Be gentle with the cone. You want it to retain an approximate cone shape. Try not to crumple the paper too much.
Resources
- Photo Credit www.costumesupercenter.com
