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Brief description of the process of making a paper boat

The brief process of making paper boat is divided into material preparation, hull making, sail making, decoration and completion.

Material Preparation:

First of all, you need to prepare some necessary materials, including a piece of paper, scissors, glue, paint and so on. The paper can be a normal A4 paper or any paper available at hand. Scissors are used to cut the paper, glue is used to glue the paper together and paints are used to decorate the paper boat.

Making the hull:

Fold the paper into a small square and then fold its four corners towards the center point to get a diamond shape. Fold the bottom edge of the rhombus upward, then fold the corners of the sides inward to get the hull. Fold the bottom of the hull upwards to make the boat more stable.

Sail making:

Cut out a triangle on top of the hull for the sail. You can leave a small support pole at the bottom of the triangle to make the sail more stable. Then glue the sail on top of the hull.

Decorating and Finishing:

Use paints to decorate the paper boat, you can draw your favorite pattern or write words. You can also use colored tape or other decorations to enhance the beauty of the paper boat. Finally, place the paper boat on the water and watch your creation sail through the water.

Classification of paper boats and how to make them:

I. Traditional paper boats:

1. A traditional paper boat is a simple paper boat made of a single piece of paper folded and is suitable for use in smoother waters such as streams and rivers. It is characterized by being simple to make, lightweight and easy to carry, as well as having less resistance to water and being easy to maneuver.

2, production method: fold a piece of paper into a small square, and then fold its four corners to the center point, to get a rhombus. Fold the bottom edge of the rhombus upward, and then fold the corners inward to get the hull. Fold the bottom of the hull upwards to make it more stable. Finally, just place the hull in the water.

Two, handmade paper boat:

1, handmade paper boat is a more complex paper boat, you need to use glue, scissors and other tools to make it, suitable for large waters or boats that need more stability. It is characterized by being sturdy, stable and able to withstand greater weight and wind and waves.

2, production method: fold a piece of paper into a small square, and then fold its four corners to the center point to get a rhombus. Fold the bottom edge of the rhombus upward, and then fold the corners inward to get the hull. Fold the bottom of the hull upwards to make the hull more stable. Use glue to attach the hulls together to make them stronger.