How to Make a Statue Of Liberty Crown for the 4th of July
Celebrate the fourth in style by jazzing up your attire with these simple steps.
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Hooray for the red, white, and blue! We've got everything you need to pull off the perfect Independence Day bash..
You Will Need
- Scissors
- 2 white, 9-in. paper plates
- Pencil
- 2 pieces of green construction paper
- Stapler
- Glue
- Green paint
- Paint brush
- Ruler (optional)
- Child (optional)
Steps
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Step 1
Cut the band
Cut 2 1/2 inches from the rim of one of the paper plates.
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Measure with a ruler before cutting.
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Step 2
Cut out the center
Cut out the center of the plate, leaving about a 2 1/2 inch round band.
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Place the plate on the child's head to check for fit. If it is too tight, cut more from the center, leaving a smaller rim.
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Step 3
Repeat
Repeat these steps with the other plate.
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Step 4
Draw triangles
Draw three triangles on each piece of paper, 4 inches wide at the base and 9 inches tall. Cut out the triangles.
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Step 5
Staple the triangles
Evenly space the triangles around the headband and staple into place with the points facing outward.
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Step 6
Glue the other plate
Glue the second plate over the top of the first to hide the staples.
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Step 7
Decorate your crown
Paint your crown green to resemble the real Statue of Liberty and you are now ready to celebrate!
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The French shipped the Statue of Liberty to America in 350 pieces.
