1Print out the template.

Print out this three kings chain template on A4 or Letter size paper.

2Cut out the template.

The printed page consists of three templates. Choose one and cut out the rectangular frame around the figure.

3Position the template.

Align the template along the left edge of your paper. Secure the top and bottom sides of the template onto the paper using paper clips or tape.

4Fold the paper accordion-style.

Using the template's width as a guide, fold your paper accordion-style (back and forth folding). A sheet of A4 or Letter size paper can be folded into 6 equal sections while a larger sheet can be folded into 8 or more sections.

5Fold or trim the excess paper.

If there's an excess section of paper after your last fold, you can either fold it or trim it off.

Photo inset shows the side view of an accordion-style fold.

6Cut out the figure.

Cut the folded paper following the outlines of the figure on the template.

7Cut the gap between the arm & torso.

Cut out the small section betwen the arm and torso. You can do this while keeping the paper folded or if the paper is too thick to cut, you can unfold the paper and cut out a hole on both sides of each torso.

8Unfold the paper.

Carefully unfold the paper to reveal a chain of figures. Since we only need three figures to make the three kings, cut out any excess paper after the third figure.

9Draw a face on each figure.

According to legend, the three wise men were believed to have come from the East. Melchor was the king of Arabia, Gaspar was king of Tarsus (Turkey) and Balthazar was king of Ethiopia.

Draw a face for each king based on this popular legend or you can sketch them based on your own imagination. You can also draw different hair styles for each king to give each of them a distinct look.

10Draw other details.

Draw details on each kings' robes. Draw hands as well.

The three wise men carried with them gifts, namely, gold, myrrh and frankincense. If you're not familiar with how these three gifts look like, you can draw gift-wrapped presents like I did.

11Trim the edges of the hair.

If you gave each wise man a different hairstyle, trim the edges to define the new hairstyle.

12Color the three kings.

Use crayons, colored pencils or markers to color the three wise men.

13Make crowns.

Make a crown for each king or you can use the three crowns included in the template. Color each crown. You can add sparkle to the crowns with glitter glue, rhinestones or gem-style stickers.

14Cut and glue the crowns.

Cut out the tiny crowns and glue one on each wise man's head.

15Decorate further.

You can further decorate the wise men's robes with glitter glue or you can glue small rhinestones or put gem-style stickers.

16Use your three kings chain.

Allow the glitter glue to dry before using your paper three kings chain. You can make them into Christmas decorations by gluing them onto background paper or taping them onto the wall. If you are making this project as a class, you can position each three kings chain side by side to make a very long chain or garland.