You’ll Need

• Black construction paper or cardstock (A3 or larger makes a taller hat)
• Scissors
• Pencil & ruler
• Glue (PVA or glue stick). Try: PVA Medium Glue
• Compass (or trace a large bowl/plate)
• Optional accessories: ribbon, jewels, glitter, felt shapes

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1 — Draw & Roll the Cone

1. On black paper, draw a large quarter-circle using a compass. No compass? Trace a big round object and cut a quarter from it.
2. Cut out the quarter-circle and roll it into a tall, pointy cone. Adjust the overlap until the point is sharp.
3. Glue along the overlapping edge. Hold or clip for 1–2 minutes until secure. (Optional: reinforce the inside seam with a short strip of masking tape.)

Step 2 — Fringe the Base

1. Along the bottom edge of the cone, snip 2–2.5 cm (≈1") slits all the way around to create tabs.
2. Fold each tab outward—this makes a flat “ledge” for attaching the brim later.

Step 3 — Measure for the Brim

1. Stand the cone on scrap paper and trace around it to capture the cone’s inner diameter (the hole size).
2. On fresh black paper, draw two concentric circles: the inner equals your traced size; the outer is your desired brim width.

Step 4 — Cut & Attach the Brim

1. Cut out the donut-shaped brim (outer circle first, then the inner circle).
2. Slide the brim over the cone from the top down until it rests on the outward tabs.
3. Glue the tabs to the underside of the brim, pressing firmly for a neat join. Let dry fully.

Step 5 — Finish & Decorate

1. Even the brim edge with scissors if needed for a smooth circle.
2. Add a band of ribbon, a jewel brooch, stars, or glitter. For extra drama, cut a second, wider brim and layer it beneath.