Paper Plate Pirate Hat Craft for Kids
Ahoy! This paper plate pirate hat craft is the most swashbuckling activity for your little buccaneers! A simple Dollar Store paper plate transforms into the most impressive pirate hat, complete with a skull and crossbones, a jaunty feather, and a flowing scarf.
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Materials for This Paper Plate Pirate Hat Craft
Before you start, gather a few simple supplies. Most items can be found at the Dollar Store, making this a wonderfully budget-friendly pirate craft for kids.
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Once your supplies are ready, it's time to make this awesome pirate hat!
How to Make a Paper Plate Pirate Hat Craft
This paper plate pirate hat craft comes together with painting, cutting, and gluing. Follow the steps below to create your little pirate's perfect hat.
Step 1: Gather Your Supplies
Gather all the supplies for this paper plate pirate hat craft. Having everything ready before you begin makes the process smooth and easy.
Step 2: Paint the Paper Plate
Basecoat the outside of the paper plate with black acrylic craft paint. Set aside to dry and apply a second coat if necessary.
Step 3: Trace the Hat Base
Download and print the pirate hat patterns, then cut them out. Trace the hat base pattern onto the painted black paper plate.
Step 4: Cut Out the Hat Base
Cut the hat base out of the plate.
Step 5: Trace and Cut the Remaining Pieces
Trace the hat brim onto black cardstock, the skull onto white cardstock, the scarf onto red cardstock, and the feather onto blue cardstock. You could also use colored craft foam or construction paper.
Cut out all the traced pieces with scissors, making sure to cut inside the lines for a clean look.
Step 6: Add Details to the Pieces
Use a black marker to outline the scarf, draw details on the feather, and draw the skull and crossbones features.
Step 7: Attach the Brim
Attach the hat brim to the hat base with a glue gun and glue sticks. TIP: Liquid craft glue also works — just allow extra drying time.
Step 8: Add the Yellow Trim
Starting at the top, attach a yellow chenille stem to the right edge and then the left edge of the hat base and brim to create a decorative gold trim.
Step 9: Finish the Hat
Attach the scarf to the back bottom of the brim, the skull and crossbones to the hat base, and the feather to the side of the hat.
All done!
Your swashbuckling paper plate pirate hat is ready for adventure on the high seas!
We'd love to see yours! Snap a photo and share it in the comments.
Grab the Paper Plate Pirate Hat Craftivity
Want to make this pirate craft even easier? The Paper Plate Pirate Hat Craftivity includes printable patterns and a mini ebook with full step-by-step instructions — perfect for pirate-themed parties, homeschool, or a fun afternoon craft.
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