A newspaper hat is a fun, eco-friendly, and versatile accessory that can bring out your creativity. Whether you’re livening up a party or entertaining kids, here are four ways to make a newspaper hat that’ll turn heads and spark conversations.

1. The Classic Newspaper Sailor Hat

– Lay the newspaper horizontally flat on a table with the fold at the top.

– Fold the top two corners toward the middle, leaving about an inch between the fold and the base of the triangle you create.

– Fold the bottom edge of the newspaper up to meet the base of your triangle.

– Turn the hat over and fold up the remaining bottom edge, aligning it with your previous fold. This will create a band providing stability.

– Your classic newspaper sailor hat is now complete! Customize it further by adding colored paper or stickers.

2. The Pirate’s Tri-Corner Hat

– Pick a standard size double-page spread of newspaper and lay it down on a flat surface.

– Starting from one corner and rolling diagonally towards the opposite corner, form a cone shape with your newspaper.

– Tape together the overlapping edges to hold your cone in place securely.

– Adjust the cone to fit your head by opening or compressing its base appropriately. Tape any excess paper down to reinforce rigidity.

– For added flair, attach glitter or stars to transform yourself into a magical wizard!

3. The Pirate’s Tri-Corner Hat

– Begin with a horizontal double-page sheet of newspaper. Fold it in half vertically so that you have two equal columns side by side.

– Fold both of the top corners toward one another, creating an upward-pointing triangle at the center with two small triangles protruding from where you folded.

– Dig into these small triangles and fold their inner layers outward. These new flaps should look similar to collars on either side of your main triangle.

– Fold these “collars” upwards, lining them up with your main, center triangle. Secure everything in place with tape or glue.

– Cut two slits on each side of the hat and thread a string, elastic, or ribbon through for a snug fit. Turn the brim up slightly to create that swashbuckling pirate look.

4. The Royal Crown

– Lay out the newspaper horizontally and fold it in half from top to bottom.

– From one side, make small accordion folds approximately an inch wide, ensuring each fold is even and crisp.

– Continue folding until you reach the end of your newspaper strip. Secure the ends together with tape or staples, overlapping them slightly to form a circle.

– Use scissors to cut notches into the folded edge of your newspaper as desired – be creative! Bend outwards to create points that mimic a royal crown.

– Decorate with jewels or markers for a personalized touch.

Now that you have four newspaper hat designs at your fingertips, you’re ready to impress friends, family, and party guests with your stylish origami skills. Happy folding!