Log in Sign up
PROFILE MENU

Society of Makers

Don't have an account? Sign up.

Society of Makers

Already have an account? Log in.

Society of Makers

How to Make a Paper Pirate Hat

16 views  •  30 Jun 2023
Kids Craft Club
7 subscribers

Let's Make A Paper Pirate Hat For Dressing Up

This is a great project for children of any age. When playing dress up or going on an adventure it is always fun to make other accessories and decorations. So if you have hunting down some treasure and want to make sure your pirate gang all looks the same. Maybe get your friends together and all make pirate hats from paper.

Simply made from a big pieces of thick black paper and decorated with skulls and cross bones.


What we need to make a paper pirate hat

  • 1 piece of A2 thick black paper / 16 and a half x 23 and on third inches
  • Pencil
  • White glue
  • White or grey card scraps
  • Skull and cross bones stamp
  • Black inkpad
How to Make a Paper Pirate Hat

Let's Start To Make A Paper Pirate Hat

Step One

Layout our large pieces of paper on a table. Make sure the shorter side of the paper and facing you. Now we want to fold the paper but which direction? We are actually going to fold it both ways.

First fold it from side to side, like a book. Line up the edges and crease the long fold flat. Open the paper up again.

Now fold the top edge of the paper down towards you. So we are putting the two shorter sides together now. Carefully align everything up and then crease down the fold.
How to Make a Paper Pirate Hat

It's Fun To Make A Paper Pirate Hat

Step Two

Now we can see the first fold me made in the centre. We can use this as a guide. Again with the fold at the top. Take the top left corner and fold it down and towards the centre making a triangle. Use the central crease as a guide to line up your fold.

Now to the same on the other side. Fold down the top right corner to meet the other corner we just folded. We are making a triangle shape for the top of our paper pirates hat.

We have a little piece of paper stick out of the bottom of the triangles. This is ok, we need these for the pirate hat brim.
How to Make a Paper Pirate Hat

Continue To Make A Paper Pirate Hat Brim

Step Three

Now you will see there are two layers of paper sort of sticking out the bottom. From underneath where the triangle pointy bit is. Take the top layer of the two and fold it up and over the top of the triangle. Press it down flat.

Now turn over the hat and do the same on the other side. Fold up the flap and crease it down. You can use some white glue on the ends to hold these flaps together.
How to Make a Paper Pirate Hat

The Final Stage Of The Make A Paper Pirate Hat Project

Now if you have a skull and bones stamp we can use it here. Or you could search "skull and bones templates" and print out one you like.

Finally, cut out some circles from white scraps of paper. Use a small glass or something round from the kitchen to draw around to get circle shapes. Now stamp your skull and bones designs on to these circles and glue into the front of your pirate hat.

If you have print out, draw a circle around them using a small glass and cut them out and stick them.

Hoooray! We now know how to make a paper pirate hat. Tell your friends to come over and make them with you. Or make them beforehand and invite your friends or family over for a crazy pirate adventure.

Think about looking at our "Make A Pirate Map Project" to add some more excitement to your day.
0 Comments
CANCEL
CLEAR
/mystu/newpost/uploads/202301/2501033110000-THUMB.jpg thumbnail
Pretty Paper Poppies in a Posy
Sandy Lane
18 views • 9 Feb 2023
/mystu/newpost/uploads/202301/231059461000-standard.jpg thumbnail
Fun House-Warming Pop Up House Card
Sandy Lane
16 views • 31 Jan 2023
/mystu/newpost/uploads/202301/300936371000-standard.jpg thumbnail
How to Make a Halloween Witch Hat
Kids Craft Ideas
35 views • 28 Feb 2023
/mystu/newpost/uploads/202303/121209271000-standard.jpg thumbnail
Make Super Easy Party Bag Cones
Kids Craft Club
44 views • 10 Jul 2023
/mystu/newpost/uploads/202303/181234481000-standard.jpg thumbnail
Make Personalised Gift Wrap and Gift Tags
Kids Craft Club
26 views • 13 Sep 2023
/mystu/newpost/uploads/202301/011119571000-standard.jpg thumbnail
Making A Golden Sunburst Wall Clock
Sally Andrews
21 views • 2 Jan 2023
/mystu/newpost/uploads/202303/071037261000-standard.jpg thumbnail
Making A Simple Decorative Collage Fire Screen
Alison Jones
24 views • 28 Apr 2023
/mystu/newpost/uploads/202303/070218471000-standard.jpg thumbnail
A Beautiful Cardboard Satchel
Sally Andrews
37 views • 26 May 2023
/mystu/newpost/uploads/202301/290350021000-standard.jpg thumbnail
Paper Chains, More and More Paper Chains
Kids Craft Ideas
18 views • 11 Feb 2023
/mystu/newpost/uploads/202303/170800461000-standard.jpg thumbnail
Make Festive Paper Bell Decorations
Kids Craft Club
36 views • 30 Aug 2023
/mystu/newpost/uploads/202301/271136581000-standard.jpg thumbnail
String Printing Is Really Fun
Lottie Smith
19 views • 4 Feb 2023
/mystu/newpost/uploads/202212/110606321000-standard.jpg thumbnail
Quick Traditional Easy Valentines Day Cards
Elizabeth Richards
28 views • 2 Jan 2023
/mystu/newpost/uploads/202301/030216161000-standard.jpg thumbnail
Make A Simple Wood And Paper Screen
Sally Andrews
13 views • 27 Jan 2023
/mystu/newpost/uploads/202301/171201361000-standard.jpg thumbnail
Beautiful Paper Roses Gift Boxes
Katie Isaacs
24 views • 17 Jan 2023
/mystu/newpost/uploads/202301/2505580010000-THUMB.jpg thumbnail
Fancy Concertina Star Christmas Garlands
Sandy Lane
27 views • 12 Feb 2023
/mystu/newpost/uploads/202303/111037261000-standard.jpg thumbnail
Let’s Be Making a Treasure Map, Arrrrrggg!
Kids Craft Club
24 views • 28 Jun 2023
/mystu/newpost/uploads/202301/2310360010000-THUMB.jpg thumbnail
Learn To Make a Gift Bow
Sandy Lane
20 views • 23 Jan 2023
/mystu/newpost/uploads/202301/030520321000-standard.jpg thumbnail
Make Pretty Little Gift Boxes
Katie Isaacs
18 views • 7 Jan 2023
/mystu/newpost/uploads/202301/301021161000-standard.jpg thumbnail
Meow, We Made a Cat Mask!
Kids Craft Ideas
21 views • 1 Mar 2023
/mystu/newpost/uploads/202212/191238421000-standard.jpg thumbnail
Make Christmas Wrapping Paper Stripy Design
Katie Isaacs
23 views • 19 Dec 2022
/mystu/newpost/uploads/202303/071013291000-standard.jpg thumbnail
Making Cardboard Greetings Cards And Gift Tags
Katie Isaacs
28 views • 25 Apr 2023
/mystu/newpost/uploads/202301/2507083510000-THUMB.jpg thumbnail
Frilly Paper Flower Picture
Sandy Lane
34 views • 13 Feb 2023
/mystu/newpost/uploads/202301/271209221000-standard.jpg thumbnail
A Sea Themed Paper Hanging Mobile
Lottie Smith
22 views • 7 Feb 2023
/mystu/newpost/uploads/202308/1311051810-standard-(1).jpg thumbnail
Collage Christmas Tree Card
Kids Christmas Projects
21 views • 16 Aug 2023
/mystu/newpost/uploads/202303/070150341000-standard.jpg thumbnail
How To Make Decorative Three Dimensional Paper Picture Frames
Sally Andrews
34 views • 12 Apr 2023
/mystu/newpost/uploads/202302/141200481000-standard.jpg thumbnail
Making A Handmade Gilded Patchwork Lampshade
Katie Isaacs
19 views • 8 Mar 2023
/mystu/newpost/uploads/202301/170441021000b-standard.jpg thumbnail
Making A Corrugated Cardboard Chinese Lantern
Sally Andrews
14 views • 20 Jan 2023
/mystu/newpost/uploads/202301/040433291000-standard.jpg thumbnail
Colourful Woven Cardboard Screen
Lottie Smith
20 views • 24 Jan 2023
/mystu/newpost/uploads/202301/2603501710000-THUMB.jpg thumbnail
Tissue Pompom Flowers Are Fab
Sandy Lane
15 views • 15 Feb 2023
/mystu/newpost/uploads/202301/030224501000-standard.jpg thumbnail
Antiqued Vintage Crackle Glaze Print
Elizabeth Richards
16 views • 4 Jan 2023
/mystu/newpost/uploads/202212/190256451000-standard.jpg thumbnail
Making Potato Print Gift Wrap 
Katie Isaacs
29 views • 21 Dec 2022
/mystu/newpost/uploads/202301/2609294510000-THUMB.jpg thumbnail
Spooky Halloween Picture Decoration
Sandy Lane
22 views • 17 Feb 2023
/mystu/newpost/uploads/202301/2610542310000-THUMB.jpg thumbnail
Make a Pretty Paper Christmas Wreath
Sandy Lane
33 views • 18 Feb 2023
/mystu/newpost/uploads/202303/180731301000-standard.jpg thumbnail
How to Make Marbled Paper
Kids Craft Club
36 views • 9 Sep 2023
/mystu/newpost/uploads/202212/110523211000.jpg thumbnail
Fun Easy Paper Silhouettes
Elizabeth Richards
20 views • 14 Dec 2022
/mystu/newpost/uploads/202301/020928431000-standard.jpg thumbnail
How To Make A Cardboard Lamp Base
Sally Andrews
19 views • 6 Jan 2023
/mystu/newpost/uploads/202302/141207501000-standard.jpg thumbnail
Making Grapevine Printed Handmade Stationery
Katie Isaacs
26 views • 2 Apr 2023
/mystu/newpost/uploads/202303/070115361000-standard.jpg thumbnail
Fun Christmas Gift Wrap And Tags Tutorial
Katie Isaacs
23 views • 25 Jun 2023