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Looking for a chapeau of a different character? Try out these models for your folding pleasure: The pirate The pirate's hat follows the same folds as the classic style, except when folding the second brim, simply follow same steps as folding the first. Wear with the corners side to side, and Avast! You're ready to walk the plank.
The firefighter For the firefighter's helmet, leave one of the brim flaps unfolded. This will serve as the long back brim of the helmet. Wear side-to-side and hook up your garden hose (but be careful--wet paper hats don't last very long).
The cowboy The cowboy hat is a slightly more complex style. Starting with the peak, fold the corners down, leaving some space between them--for a 15-inch (38-centimeter) long piece of paper, fold each corner five inches from the outside, leaving five inches in the middle. For the brim, fold each side's flap up to meet the base of the peak. Next, fold the bottom corners of the flaps upward to meet the flap's top edge, creating long, triangular folds all the way to the center of the brim. Fold each flap up, and you have the rounded cowboy brim. Note: some staples or tape may be required to hold this one together.
For an added touch, hold the peak with one hand and push your closed fist into the inside peak of the hat, against the palm of your other hand. This will create a flat, realistic look for the hat's peak. Wear with the brim corners front to back, and saddle up.
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