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  • Question
    How do I measure my head size for the cap?
    Edward Liu
    Community Answer
    Use a bendable ruler to measure your head, then measure your paper you are making the hat out of. Soft tape measures for sewing work great.
  • Question
    Can you actually wear the cone hat? It looks so small.
    Community Answer
    Only if you punch holes and put in elastic to go under your chin and keep it on your head.
  • Question
    Can we make this for a school project for us to wear?
    Community Answer
    Yes. It would make a nice school project.
  • Question
    Can I use a normal sized sheet of paper?
    Community Answer
    Only if you have a very small head! A normal sized piece of paper would work for a doll hat. Try it out and you'll see what size it is.
  • Question
    What do I do if the tape doesn't stay on when making a paper hat?
    Community Answer
    You could staple it together or use duct tape, which is sturdier.
  • Question
    Can I use printer paper?
    Community Answer
    You can, but the hat likely won't be very sturdy if you plan on wearing it. Otherwise, go ahead!
  • Question
    What do I do if my paper is too small when making a paper hat?
    Community Answer
    You can get a bigger piece of paper, and if you don't have one, you can tape a couple of pieces of paper together. You could also use poster board or cardboard.
  • Question
    Where would I buy bigger paper?
    Community Answer
    Any art or craft supply store should have it. If not, order it online from Amazon or any other trustworthy website!
  • Question
    What kind of rope would be best to tie on a paper hat to wear it?
    Community Answer
    Anything will do! I recommend yarn, because it's cheap and pretty easy to find in stores.
  • Question
    Does the heart hat have to be made out of a paper plate?
    Community Answer
    You can use any paper you like for the heart hat. Paper plates are stiff and already cut in a circle, which is why they're easy to use. But if like a different paper, and don't mind cutting a circle, you can use any other strong, quality paper.
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    How do you make the cone with a point and all closed? It didn’t work for me.
    Community Answer
    The paper has to be a circle. Cut a circle out of your paper. Cut along a radius. That is, make a line from the centre of the circle to the end it follows. And make a slit there. Then start folding and rolling it. Use tape or glue to hold it in place. With this method, it is bound to have a point.
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    How can I make one for a doll?
    Community Answer
    Use the steps outlined above, but start with a smaller piece of paper.
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