How to Make a Paper Cube With a Template
One of the simplest geometric shapes to create, a paper cube can be used for school projects, homemade decorations, displaying photographs, teaching shapes or even making dice. A cube is a three-dimensional shape with six square faces, 12 edges and eight corners. Anyone can make a paper cube using a template in a few easy steps. Simply print the template, cut, fold and glue to form a cube.
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Instructions
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Click on the link provided in Resources section to be routed directly to the cube template. Select "View Printable."
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Select the Print option to print template on 8.5- by 11-inch paper.
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Cut the template out. Exercise care to avoid cutting the glue tabs connected to the square faces of the cube.
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Trace the template onto craft or construction paper. Draw in the lines of the inner edges using your ruler as a straight edge.
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Cut out the traced shape, including the glue tabs.
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Lay shape on a flat surface. Line up the straight edge of your ruler along each of the fold lines. Fold edge over ruler to ensure a crisp crease. Your paper will take the shape of a loosely formed cube.
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Apply glue to glue tabs and press glue tabs to the adjacent face of cube to adhere sides together.
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Allow at least 10 minutes for the glue to dry, before proceeding with decoration.
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Tips & Warnings
If you do not have access to a printer, create your own template on 8.5- by 11-inch paper using a ruler and a pencil. Add your own glue tabs or cut 1-inch paper strips with the leftover paper to attach the faces of your cube.
Alter the dimensions of your template accordingly if you require a smaller or larger cube for your project.
References
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- Photo Credit cube gris image by Unclesam from Fotolia.com
