How to make a tent from newspapers

How to make a tent from newspapers

This guide will show you how quick and easy it is to make a tent from newspaper. This is a great project to do with the kids!

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Steps

  1. 1

    Step 1

    Step 1
    Materials: Newspaper Paper glue Paper fasteners or a stapler Skewer, chop stick or paintbrush Toothpick or similar pointy object
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    Step 2

    Step 2
    Glue 4 sheets of newspaper together
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    Step 3

    Step 3
    Place the skewer, paintbrush or chopstick on the corner
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    Step 4

    Step 4
    Roll the paper up on the stick
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    Step 5

    Step 5
    Put glue on the end and finish rolling it up Make 10 rolls.
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    Step 6

    Step 6
    Cut the 10 rolls so that they are all the same length
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    Step 7

    Step 7
    If you have a stapler skip this step Use the toothpick to pierce a hole about 1 ½ inches from each end of all the rolls
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    Step 8

    Step 8
    Make a triangle by attaching the ends of 3 rolls with a stapler or use the paper fasteners through the holes you just made Make 3 triangles
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    Step 9

    Step 9
    Put glue on the rolls above the fastener or staple
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    Step 10

    Step 10
    Place a sheet of newspaper on the glue. If you are using paper fastener do not cover them
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    Step 11

    Step 11
    Flip the triangle over to the back side and glue the ends of the paper down
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    Step 12

    Continue gluing paper to the triangle until you have covered it. Do not cover the paper fasteners. Cover the other 2 triangles with newspaper.