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How to Make Paper Umbrella

Shower your day with vibrant creativity using this delightful 3D paper umbrella craft. Children will love the hands-on process of folding and accordion-pleating colorful paper discs to build a beautiful, dimensional umbrella canopy, then anchoring it onto a sturdy paper or straw handle. It is a fantastic, engaging activity for exploring geometric patterns, practicing precise symmetry, and developing fine motor coordination. The easy-to-follow step-by-step picture instructions make the folding and fan-like assembly simple and rewarding, while the included video tutorial provides extra guidance to help their bright rainy-day creation come together perfectly.

 

How to make a paper umbrella: step-by-step description 

Step 1: Cut a paper circle and put it on your desk.

Paper Umbrella Craft Step 1

Step 2: Fold the circle in half.

Paper Umbrella Craft Step 2

Step 3: Fold it in half to form a quarter.

Paper Umbrella Craft Step 3

Step 4: Fold the paper a second time into an elongated triangle.

Paper Umbrella Craft Step 4

Step 5: Draw a curving line across the open edge.

Paper Umbrella Craft Step 5

Step 6: Your folded paper in a triangle shape is ready.

Paper Umbrella Craft Step 6

Step 7: Cut along the curving line using scissors.

Paper Umbrella Craft Step 7

Step 8: Open the paper and it looks like a flower.

Paper Umbrella Craft Step 8

Step 9: Slice a section along the edge to the center.

Paper Umbrella Craft Step 9

Step 10: The cut should remove only a small portion of the form as in the given image.

Paper Umbrella Craft Step 10

Step 11: Put glue on your cut piece of paper.

Paper Umbrella Craft Step 11

Step 12: Cover both sides and then stick them together.

Paper Umbrella Craft Step 12

Step 13: Use a white pen or marker to embellish the umbrella.

Paper Umbrella Craft Step 13

Step 14: Apply tiny designs or dots over it.

Paper Umbrella Craft Step 14

Step 15: Use an old toothpick to create the umbrella handle.

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Step 16: Attach one small white bead on the other end of your toothpick.

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Step 17: Insert the toothpick through the middle of the paper umbrella.

Paper Umbrella Craft Step 17

Step 18: Let it be placed accurately at the centre.

Paper Umbrella Craft Step 18

Step 19: Secure it in place so the umbrella retains its shape.

Paper Umbrella Craft Step 19

Step 20: Your cute, tiny paper umbrella is ready!

Paper Umbrella Craft Step 20

 

 

 

 

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