Guides by papersculpture
401 published guides
How to Draw Faces on Empty Toilet Paper Rolls
Draw faces on clean toilet-paper tubes with markers. Optional paper cutouts are extra, not required.
How to Fold Bathroom Hand Towels with a Pocket
Fold a cotton hand towel so one end tucks into a pocket. The fold holds on a towel rack without clips.
How to Make a Cardboard Top Hat
Build a wearable top hat from cardboard: measure the head, cut brim and crown, glue, then paint or cover if you want.
How to Make a Cardboard Jumping Puppet (Jumping Jack)
Cut cardboard head, torso, arms, and legs; join them with brads; string the limbs so a pull makes the puppet jump.
How to Fold a Six-Pointed Star from A4 Paper (No Cutting)
Fold one sheet of A4 into a six-pointed star. No scissors or glue.
How to Make a Cardboard Shadow Box
Build an 8×10 inch cardboard box with 1 inch sides to hold small, light objects. Knife, mat, ruler, glue.
How to Draw Circles with a Cardboard Strip (No Compass)
Cut a cardboard strip, mark a pivot and radius holes, pin the pivot, and rotate a pencil to draw a circle of that radius.
How to Make a Paper Roman Laurel Crown
Cut paper laurel leaves, build a headband base, and glue the leaves on for a costume or school project. Works for last-minute Roman outfits.
How to Make a Woven Paper Fish
Make a woven paper fish with cardstock strips. Includes weaving steps and shaping tips.
Kusudama Flowers from Book Pages
Fold 5–6 paper units from old book pages, glue them into a ball, and stem with floral wire and tape. About 3 hours for a small bunch.
DIY Hula Skirt from Plastic Bags: Easy Kids' Costume Tutorial
Make a fun, eco-friendly hula skirt from recycled plastic bags for kids' costumes or playtime. Step-by-step guide with materials and safety tips.
How to Make 3D Paper Snowflakes: Easy DIY Twist Decoration
Make 3D paper snowflakes with six folded squares, cuts, and staples or glue. A simple winter craft for decorations.
How to Fold a Diamond Origami Envelope
Fold a paper envelope with a diamond-shaped flap using one square sheet.
How to Fold a 6-Pointed Star Napkin for Your Holiday Table
Fold a square cloth napkin into a 6-pointed star for holiday table settings.
How to Fold a Square Origami Envelope (No Glue, Easy DIY Tutorial)
Learn how to fold a beautiful square origami envelope without glue! This easy DIY paper craft tutorial is perfect for beginners and great for small gifts.
How to Make an Icosahedron from Paper Circles
Cut 20 identical 2–3 inch circles, fold each to an equilateral triangle, and glue five triangles at each vertex. Cardstock and glue.
DIY Envelope from Circles: Easy Handmade Paper Craft
Make a unique envelope from three paper circles with this step-by-step guide.
How to Make a Circular Paper Doll Chain
Make a circular paper doll chain with paper and scissors. Simple steps for kids and beginners.
How to Make a Hexagon of Any Size: Easy DIY Guide Without Special Tools
Learn how to easily draw and construct a perfect hexagon using simple materials like string, stakes, or a ruler. Ideal for crafts, DIY projects, and building layouts.
How to Make a Chinese Conical Hat from Cardstock
Cut a cardstock semicircle, glue it into a cone, add a brim ring and a chin strap. Glue, knife or scissors. About 1–2 hours plus dry time.
How to Fold a Double Fan Napkin - Easy DIY Napkin Fold Tutorial
Learn how to fold a double fan napkin with this easy DIY guide. Improve your table setting for dinner parties and special occasions with cloth napkin folds.
How to Make a Candle Fan Napkin Fold
Fold a cloth napkin into a fan shape and place it in a wine glass for table settings.
How to Make a Paper Hexaflexagon
Cut a 2×24 inch paper strip, mark 19 equilateral triangles, accordion-fold, glue the tab, then flex to cycle faces.
How to Make an Origami Picture Frame and a Photo Album
Fold square paper into picture frames, then connect them to make a simple photo album.
How to Fold a Napkin into a Shirt
Fold a square napkin into a shirt shape for table settings.
How to Fold a Washcloth into a Flower
Fold a washcloth into a decorative flower for guest towels, spa decor, or gifts.
How to Make a Cardboard Treasure Box
Cut an 8×5×3.5 inch cardboard box and a separate rounded lid. Cardboard, glue, knife, mat.
Easy Origami Envelope: How to Fold for Kids & Beginners
Learn how to make a simple paper envelope with this easy origami guide for children. Perfect for beginners, with step-by-step instructions.
How to Cut a 5-Petal Paper Flower Chain
Fold a square into a reusable 5-petal template, stack 3–4 sheets, and cut a connected chain. Paper, scissors, pencil.
How to Fold an Origami Sombrero: Easy Paper Hat for Kids
Learn how to fold an easy origami sombrero step-by-step. Perfect paper hat craft for kids! Create a fun paper sombrero or even a witch hat.
DIY Paper African Hat: Craft Your Own Cultural Headwear
Make a vibrant, culturally inspired paper hat with this step-by-step guide. Ideal for costumes, parties, or exploring African artistry.
How to Wrap a Gift With a Folded Paper Fan on Top
Wrap a gift with a DIY paper fan decoration on top.
How to Fold an Origami Tent
Fold one 6×6 inch square through a triangle base into a standing tent with an inside pocket. No glue.
How to Draw a 3D Rectangle: Easy Perspective Drawing for Beginners
Learn to draw a 3D rectangle using basic perspective: horizon line, vanishing point, and orthogonal lines.
How to Fold a Standing Napkin
Fold an 18–20 inch cloth napkin into three offset triangles, tuck a base, and stand it. 5–10 minutes.
Easy Origami House for Kids: Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to fold a simple origami house with our easy step-by-step guide. Perfect paper craft for kids, children, and origami beginners. Fun and educational!
DIY Origami Finger Puppets: Easy Paper Crafts for Kids
Learn how to make adorable origami finger puppets from paper with our easy step-by-step guide. Perfect craft activity for children and fun for the whole family!
How to Make a Cardboard Vase from Recycled Cardboard
Cut cardboard ring sections from a paper template, stack and glue them into a vase shape, then finish with paper mache. No printer required if you draw the rings by hand.
The Essential Guide to Finding the Horizon Line in Perspective Drawing
Master the fundamentals of perspective drawing by learning how to accurately identify and utilize the horizon line, also known as eye level. This beginner-friendly guide provides step-by-step instructions, practical examples, and common mistake tips to elevate your artistic skills.
How to Make a Kirigami Cherry Blossom (Sakura) Step-by-Step
Learn to fold paper into 5 equal parts and cut a beautiful kirigami cherry blossom (Sakura) or a basic kirigami flower with this easy DIY guide for beginners.
Easy Origami Heart: A Simple Step-by-Step Guide for Kids
Fold a paper heart with this simple step-by-step guide. Great for Valentine's Day, cards, or fun.
Easy Paper Fan Craft for Kids
Make a simple paper fan with kids using common supplies. Great for summer or quick DIY.
How to Fold an Easy Origami Cat: Fun Paper Craft for Kids
Learn how to make an origami cat with these step-by-step instructions. Suitable for kids and beginners.
Easy Origami Basket for Kids: Step-by-Step Tutorial
Fold a simple origami basket with a square sheet of paper. Perfect for beginners and kids.
How to Make an Origami Tower Toy: Easy Paper Pagoda for Kids
Fold a paper pagoda tower from square paper. Simple steps for kids and beginners.
How to Make an Easy Origami Harebell Flower
Fold a traditional origami harebell flower with this step-by-step guide for beginners.
How to Make a Paper Rose Without Glue
Cut an 8×8 inch spiral, roll it tight from the outside, and tuck the center disk up into the coil. No glue. 10–20 minutes.
Easy Toilet Paper Folding: Master Hotel Toilegami for Guests
Transform your bathroom with simple toilet paper folding. Learn easy toilegami techniques to impress guests with decorative toilet paper designs, perfect for any home.