HOW TO MAKE A PAPER BOAT

These instructions will go through the step-by-step

process to make a plain old piece of paper into a fancy
paper boat! CAUTION: Be wary of paper cuts if handling rough
paper.

Tools/Products Needed: 1 piece of plain copy paper

with dimensions of 8.5” x 11” (or similar substitute with 7. Fold opposite corners of the open fold towards
similar dimensions) each other, creating a square.

1. Fold the paper in half vertically (hamburger

style).

8. Repeat step 6 then fold open sides to the top (one

on each side).

2. From the crease fold the corners into the middle

of the paper, creating two right triangles with a
small amount remaining at the bottom.

3. Lift one-half of the opened bottom towards the

top of the paper, overlapping the previous folds.

9. Repeat step 6.

4. Repeat to the other side of the paper.

5. Open the fold from the bottom, giving it space
within the bottom. 10. Repeat step 9.

6. Tuck the exposed corners into the adjacent flaps.

11. Allow the fold to open, and find the two upright
flaps. Grab flaps and open up your boat.

12. Pull flaps apart and fix boat to your liking.

13. Enjoy your boat!

Anything is possible with a piece of paper,

now try to make your boat float and show
your friends!