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Free instructions are given below for making simple paper boats. When I designed these in the 1960's we taught a group of 3 year olds how to use a compass and ruler, and how to make these boats. It is amusing how many children first learn to use a ruler to draw a straight line. They lay the ruler down carefully. Then, put the pencil against it carefully and draw a 'straight' line - perpendicular to the ruler! (Don't even blink, just show them the right way.) The procedure used to make these boats is always the same. But, different size circles will result in a variety of boats (shown at the bottom of this page). You will draw, cut, fold, then glue. Videos of these instructions are shown at the bottom of this page. |
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You may adjust the folded straight sides to a vertical position, curving inward slightly. (This is easier when using card stock.) These boats float well but are more stable if they are carrying small gravel, sand, or sticks.
Below are pictures showing how different size circles of lengths between the dots will result in a variety of Maverick's boats. (Boats or barges or rafts can be made using 3 or 4 circles. 5 or 6 circles can be used to make circular rafts like in amusement parks.)
120+ square paper sheets of a mixture of various brilliant and pastel colors. The sizes are perfectly square and 10 different colors. At least 40, 4" x 4", at least 40, 5" x 5", at least 40, 6" x 6". Only $6.10 postpaid.
150+ sheets of paper squares - at least 50 sheets each of 4x4 inches, 5x5 inches, and 6x6 inches. White. Only $5.90 postpaid.
We also sell hand made finished 5 Point Stars, 6 Point Stars and Snowflakes in white paper and many colors of paper strips and 3D stars CLICK HERE
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residents add 9.25% sales tax.) For orders within the U.S., send check to:
Maddy and Maverick,
6418 Point Pleasant Rd, Hixson, TN 37343
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