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How to make a paper boat that floats

Introduction

• To make a boat from paper utilizes minimal and available materials.

• Only a piece of printer paper is required in this practical.

• It takes only a few minutes to shape the paper into a boat that can float in water.

Step 1

• Find a piece of paper

• Place it in front of you on a bench. Ensure the side that is shorter is at the top.

• From the top to the bottom, fold the paper like a hamburger; ensure you have folded the paper into a half.

Step 2

• Bend the paper from left to right

• Find the center of the paper and reopen

• Ensure the two corners are brought to the middle of the paper and a point and a pleat is formed.

Step 3

• Fold the flap at the bottom up and then turn the other side and fold the flap upwards.

• The flaps will have small triangle tabs out. Fold them to make a big triangle of the overall paper.

Adapted from https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/nature/artic le/make-a-paper-boat

Step 4

• The opening at the center pop it to make a hat.

• Push the two sides that are pointed to meet one another.

• Crease down to make a square.

Step 5

• Still the opening should be facing you, fold the layer on top to meet the point at the top.

• Turn the paper to the other side and do the same.

Step 6

• Pop open the center like a hat and make the outer sides meet one another.

• You will have a small square.

Step 7

• Take the top middle points and pull apart gently.

• Hold the boat against the floor for a few second to reinforce the corners.

• Release it and it is ready to float on water.

Conclusion

• The process of making a paper boat is easy and achievable by any person.

• It allows one to be fully engaged in small details that are crucial for the perfect end result.

• It takes only two minutes or less to come up with a perfect floating paper boat.