Newspaper Trick

Here is a really cool newspaper trick that takes a standard sheet of newspaper and makes into a cool sword looking thing.

Get two sheets of newspaper. Lay them next to each other and tape the seam.

Roll up the entire sheet into a big tube and tape it so it holds.

Now, cut slits in the end about 4 inches into the tube. Make them go all around the raduis of the tube. Refer to the picture for how to do it. TIm chose to use a machete and block of wood to make the process much faster. Scissors will work as well.

Now, pull the end of the paper outwards. You can also whip the paper down, but that will only work if you rolled up the newspaper loosely. A big funny looking party decoration type thing is made. What you do with it is up to you...but I chose to model mine with my hat. Perhaps this will help me pillage a village.