Making a Pirate Map

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Kelly L.

Making a pirate map has never been so easy! Perfect for your little pirate's next party. Finished map.

Approximate Time: 30 min

Supplies:

scrapbook sheet
black marker
scissors
lighter
clean rag or washcloth

Instructions:

There are so many wonderful scrapbook pages to choose from at the stores! I chose one that already looked like a pirate map, but if you can't find one you can choose one something else and draw on what you want.

Mine didn't have a compass so I drew mine on with the N, S, E, W on it. You can also add the X marking the spot of the treasure or any other details.

To make it look authentic roll, fold, bend, and crinkle your paper a bit.

Burn your edges with the flame from a lighter. Have a clean rag or washcloth handy to stop or redirect the burnt edges as needed. To make holes in the center you may need to use scissors to start the hole, then burn the edges.

View from the back of the burned edges.

By Kelly L. from Ann Arbor, MI

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buznme2010

July 10, 20170 found this helpful

you will also need to age the paper
easiest way i know is to use some really strong tea or coffee and let it soak in it awhile them put your oven on low and use it to dry it till it looks good to you
another way and faster but more messy is to use some wood finish stain on the paper. just use a old rag and dip it in the stain and wipe it on them put it in the oven as before to dry it to your liking

I my self use the stain I feel it's the best way to go.
but a lot of people don't have any just laying around so use the tea or coffee you just have to do it over and over till you get the color you want.

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