Template for pirate ship

When we were making ours we discovered that using a printable pirate ship template like the one below made it super easy for kids of all ages. Having that basis for the boat just made it a lot easier for everyone to manage.

While you could print out this template and trace the pieces on cardboard, we found that a cardstock papercraft pirate ship was the best option for us.

If you want something a bit sturdier though, go for the cardboard or heavier cardstock — just be sure to help little ones cut it out! Step 1: Print out and trace the pieces of the pirate ship template. Total Time 30 minutes. Difficulty Easy. Materials Colored craft paper Colored cardstock Markers optional Pencil Scissors Craft glue Printable paper ship template link in post.

Instructions Download and print the printable paper pirate craft template. Cut out the individual pirate ship pieces. Trace the ship's parts onto colored cardstock and cut them out. Trace the yellow fold lines onto the ship's cut pieces and fold along those lines. Cut vertical slits along the lines up to the top of the creases. Spread glue along the crease line of one of the ship's sides. Attach the ship's base by pressing one of the edges against the side crease.

Do the same on the other side, gluing the opposite edge of the base to the other ship's side. Be sure to fold along the crease and add glue to the folded edge. Glue the front of both of the ship's sides together, forming the bow. Attach the backside of the ship by tracing the fold lines onto the back template and folding along the lines. Glue the back piece onto the back ends of the ship's sides.

Punch a hole in the center and fold along the fold lines on each end. Glue the mast base onto the center of the ship's base, leaving the center elevated. Trace the anchor template onto cardstock and cut it out. Glue it on the front of the ship's side.

Trace the window cut out circles onto craft paper and add it to the rear of the ship. You may want to trace around the circles with marker. Trace the border onto a different color of cardstock and glue it around the bottom of the ship, if desired.

Trace the flag, mast, and sail pieces onto colored craft paper and cut them out. Use glue to attach the skull and crossbones to the flag. This Paper Pirate Ship Craft will surely get you in the mood! It comes with a Free Printable Pirate Ship Template , too, so all you have to do is cut, paste, and add details. Shiver me timbers! We have a lot of fun with pirate crafts.

The remainder of the supplies include colorful marker pens, scissors, and a glue stick. Then use a blue marker pen to draw the details on the circular windows for the ship.