Paper is an incredible building tool and an accessible way to expand our understanding of 3D modeling. Let's build a classic Captain's Newspaper hat in the eighth of 8 Simple Newspaper Hat Tutorials. << Click the link to view the whole collection :)

Teachers and Parents:

For more details on how to extended this project for additional learning check out further resources in step 6. Topics include: Architecture, Engineering, Gothic Cathedrals, and Vatican City.

Supplies

Single Sheet of Newspaper *Note: You can also use a large flyer or wrapping paper.

Step 1:

Fold the newspaper in half, so that it forms a long rectangle
Arrange the rectangle so that the long OPEN edge is at the BOTTOM, closest to from you.

Step 2:

With the open edge of the rectangle closest to you, fold one corner of the rectangle down towards the bottom, leaving about a 2" space at the bottom.
Fold the second corner of the rectangle over in the same way, again leaving a 2" space at the bottom.

Step 3:

Fold one sheet of the bottom 2" band up to meet the bottom edge of the two triangles you just folded and crease flat.
Fold the same bottom band over a second time, this time along the bottom edge of the two triangles and crease flat.

Step 4:

Flip the newspaper over, and fold one edge of the rectangle towards the center, and leaving a 1" gap from the center point.
Fold the second edge of the rectangle towards the center, but again leaving a 1" gap from the center point.

Step 5:

Fold the second sheet of of the bottom band up along the edge of the first bottom band you folded.
Carefully fold over and tuck the end of the second sheet into the pocket created by the first sheet.
Open along the bottom and place atop your head !