Learn how to make a hologram using your phone! This simple DIY project creates a fun 3D effect perfect for wowing your friends.

I recently saw the most incredible thing and am so excited to share it with you!
It is a hologram projector made with a thin plastic sheet and your smartphone!
Seriously, it is so simple to do!
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Printable Instructions
Grab the free instructions with a traceable template.
Trace and Cut
The printable PDF pattern shows two different sizes. The smaller shape is best for small screens like cell phones, and the larger shape is best for larger screens like tablets.
Take a fine-point Sharpie marker and trace the shape onto the plastic sheet. The hologram projector is four-sided, so trace the shape four times.
With a pair of scissors, cut out the four shapes.
Assemble
Use transparent tape to assemble the cone.
I found it helpful to cut thin the strip of tape by cutting it in half lengthwise.
Align the shapes by the sides, keeping the short and long sides together.
The plastic makes a pyramid shape when the the last two sides/corners are adhered together.
Make a Hologram
Now it's time to use it! YouTube has a bazillion videos that can be used with this hologram projector.
Simply type hologram videos into the search, and they will all be listed.
The video I used while creating this tutorial is Hologram Project by Kiste.
Place the hologram projector on the mobile phone screen in the center of the video, with the small part of the cone down.
Get eye-level with the phone and see your own hologram come to life!
It is so fascinating to watch!
Printable Essentials
- The HP Envy Inspire All-In-One Printer is excellent for a home or a small office!
- This Fiskars Paper Trimmer is easy to use and cuts nicely without frayed edges.
Pam@over50feeling40
So interesting! Thanks for sharing with the Thursday Blog Hop!
Keri
This is amazing! I'm doing this with my kids this weekend.
Katie
They are going to love it. I love how easy it is to make!
Rachel Osborn
Whoa, that's awesome! Thanks for sharing!
Katie
You are welcome Rachel, you should really try it!
Diana Rambles
Congratulations! This post is going to be featured over at Diana Rambles on Friday and has been pinned in the Featured at Diana Rambles board at Pinterest and Tweeted. Please grab a featured button off my button page or via the post guidelines graphic. Thanks for sharing this awesome idea!
Katie
Thank you so much Dianna! I can’t wait to see!
lindsay
this is incredible!!! thanks so much for sharing at Funtastic Friday!
Laurie
This is way cool! Thanks for sharing with us at Brag About It! Pinned and tweeted to share.
~Laurie
Dee
This is super cool! My kids would love to try it. Thanks for sharing at Merry Monday. 🙂
Katie
Thanks Dee, I hope they have fun!
mccandlessquilts
Tried to download the free pattern as a PDF, but Adobe keeps telling me that it is not a valid PDF. Anyone else having this issue? If so what to do to fix?
Katie
I sent you an email with the PDF. Let me know if you are still having problems.
Janice
That seems easy enough, I may give that a try, my husband would enjoy and would love to show our grandson
janice
Katie
Thanks, Janice! It really is a fun little project!
Patrick Weseman
That is very interesting. Thanks for sharing.
Katie
Thanks, Patrick! I'm glad you like this tutorial on how to make a hologram with your smartphone. It really works!
Kate Hollingsworth
GET! OUT! This is hands down going to make me the coolest mum ever! I can't wait to show this to my kids (and I'm totally telling them I invented it - shhh, it's a mum lie, it doesn't count). Thanks for sharing at To Grandmas House We Go link party xx
Katie
Ha ha! Do it Kate! I'm a mom, I get it!
Kate Hollingsworth
This is just too cool - I'm gonna have to feature you this Wednesday at the link party ? xx
Katie
Thank you Kate! It was a fun little project!
Janice
Incredible! I wish my science-loving daughter were still at home so we could do this together.
Katie
Thanks Janice! It's an honor to be featured!
sTEPHANIE
Very cool! Thanks for sharing this 🙂
Katie
You are welcome Stephanie! It's a fun little project!
Aurora M
The PDF is not downloading for me. Any chance you have an updated link?