How to make a mini cardboard rocket

Shoot for the stars with this cardboard rocket ship! Thanks to @cardboardfolk on Instagram, we have step-by-step instructions to make your own.

Step 1

Start with a medium-sized rectangle of cardboard, and your Fold-Roller. Make six folds as shown, so that you end up with six equal-sized sections and one smaller lip at the end.

Step 2

Use something round to trace three windows vertically up one of the sections. You can then use the point at the end of your Makedo tools to poke holes around these outlines until you can wiggle them free, or carefully cut with the Safe-Saw.

Step 3

Fold the body closed, and use the short lip to secure it in place with Scrus and the Scru-Driver.

Step 4

Cut out six triangular shapes for the point of the rocket, with a base the same width as the six sections of the body. These should have a lip on the bottom and one side, like in the image.

Attach all six at the base and side to give your rocket its iconic pointed top!

Step 5

For a final touch, make two triangles roughly half as tall as your rocket, with one attachment lip on each as shown. Attach these to the sides of your rocket to help it soar.

Congrats! You’re ready to blast off!

Remember, everyone’s materials are different and everyone’s results will be, too! Don’t let little makers get frustrated if their rocket doesn’t look exactly like the photos — they should love it because it’s theirs! Below is a rocket I put together at Makedo HQ, and it may be a little rough around the edges, but it’s mine. 💕