How Do You Make A Cardboard Sphere?
Cardboard spheres are versatile crafts. Once you set up a secure framework for the sphere, you can cover it with a variety of flexible materials, such as cloth or paper mache, to create balls, ornaments, unique boxes or a globe. The frame for the sphere can be compared to a globe: poles at the top and an equator running around the diameter. Cardboard is an ideal medium because it provides enough flexibility to shape your desired object. Staples provide more security than tape to accurately hold the position of the strips. Step 1 Cut three strips of cardboard to equal length. Position one strip horizontally and align the other two strips at 60 degrees so it looks like a six-pointed star (use your protractor for accurate measurements). Step 2 Check that the center of each strip intersects. Staple the center where all three overlap to secure the star (one staple should secure the cardboard in place). Step 3 Connect the ends of the cardboard strips together and allow about a 1/2-inch overl
