How to Make Newspaper Cones

Use your old newspaper for crafts.

Newspaper can be reused for crafts instead of being sent to a recycling plant or landfill. Newspaper is a very thin and shape-able paper, so it is perfect for forming into shapes. Newspaper can be formed into a cone shape to make hats, or even disposable snack cups for popcorn or trail mix for kids. Try using your old newspapers before deciding to throw them out.

Things You'll Need

• Newspapers
• Scissors
• Tape

Instructions

1. Unfold a sheet of newspaper completely.

2. Pull the top two corners down toward the center of the page so they meet at the center and form a point at the top.

3. Turn so the point is at the bottom. Roll and tighten into a cone shape. The unfolded corners of the newspaper should meet or slightly over lap.

4. Carefully fold back the corners so the cone has an even lip. Fold again, tucking the points up into the fold. This will hold the cone in place.

5. Tape along the seam (where the outside edge of the paper overlaps the outside of the cone) to more securely hold the cone together.

Resources

• Make Stuff: Recycle It! Things You Can Do With Newspaper