A hexagonal prism is a geometric solid (but not a Platonic solid) that has eight faces; each end is a hexagon, and the six other faces are rectangles.

Estimated Time: 15 minutes
Supplies Needed:
  • Paper
  • Printer
  • Scissors
  • Glue

Instructions

1.

Print out the hexagonal prism template.

A hexagonal prism template
2.

Cut out along the edges and decorate the paper. Fold along the inside lines and form into a hexagonal prism shape.

Glue the flaps A and B and secure them in place. Then glue the flaps labeled C to the inside of the prism. Finally, accordion fold the flaps of the other end into a flower-shaped design.

The finished hexagonal prism box.