How To Make A 3D Cone Shape

A cone is a three-dimensional shape with a round base that narrows until it becomes a point. It is different from triangle because it has only one point instead of three, and unlike a pyramid it has no corners or straight edges. You may recognize a three-dimensional cone shape from ice cream cones or party hats. Follow these simple directions to make your own three-dimensional cone. When you're done, you could even turn it into a party hat of your own!

Step 1

Open your compass so that the distance between the point and the pencil is at least 2 inches. The wider you open it, the larger if your cone will be.

Step 2

Place the point firmly on your paper and draw a circle with your compass.

Step 3

Using your scissors, cut out the circle along the line you have just drawn.

Step 4

Fold the circle in half. You will now have a semicircle.

Step 5

Fold the semicircle in half so that the two corners touch each other.

Step 6

Open the paper. Your circle should now be divided into four quarters.

Step 7

Cut out one quarter of your circle along the folded lines.

Step 8

There will now be a gap in your circle. Close the gap by binging the two edges together until they touch.

Step 9

Tape the edges together. You will now have a three-dimensional cone shape.