How to Make a Cone Out of Paper
Learn how to make a cone out of paper with this easy step-by-step tutorial. There are three different methods to make a paper cone with a flat bottom, depending on the supplies you have. And once you're done, you can easily turn it into a DIY paper party hat!
Materials
- Paper (medium-weight cardstock, construction paper, or scrapbooking paper)
- Paper Cone Template (available in our free resource library)
- Pencil
- Tape, Stapler, or Hot Glue Gun
Instructions
- Use the cone template from the free resource library to cut cone shapes out of paper.
- Fold the paper into the shape of a cone.
- (Option 1) Tape along the cone's seam to hold its shape in place.This is the least durable option of finishing off the cone, but it works if it's all you have.
- (Option 2) Staple along the cone's seam to hold its shape.Begin stapling at the bottom of the cone, and add a few staples as far up the same as your stapler will go.
- (Option 3) Hot glue along the edge of the template.Wrap it into a cone shape, and hold it in place until the glue dries and secures the cone shape.
Notes
- Hot glue is the preferred way to make a paper cone because it's the most durable and hidden. Staples are the second-best; tape is the least durable option.
- For best results, choose a medium-weight paper. Thin, flimsy paper makes flimsy cones. Thick, stiff paper won't be able to roll into a cone without creasing and wrinkling.
- To make a DIY party hat with a paper cone, use a single-hole punch to make a hole on either side of the cone. Use string and a cord lock stopper, or elastic string, tied through both holes to attach the birthday hat to your head!