DIY Craft: Paper Umbrella that Opens and Closes

Come rain or shine, umbrellas are always useful to have. So here is a fun and engineering challenge: to make your own foldable umbrellas. Fold them up to keep toys out of the dreary weather or protected from the hot sun. Then fold them down, so they tuck nicely away. This cool craft is also useful in showing you the mechanics of how this everyday item works.