How to Make Treasure Map
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Use a shovel to bury your treasure chest.shovel image by Gudellaphoto from Fotolia.com
Bury a treasure chest in your back yard or in the sand at the beach. Bury it about 6 inches deep and smooth over the topsoil or sand. If burying the treasure chest at the beach, make sure that it is well above the water level at high tide. Try to make it look like the surrounding sand or dirt. If no dirt areas are available, try to bury the treasure under a plant area where it will be less obvious. - 2
Black tea can be used as a water color to artificially age the paper.old paper image by javarman from Fotolia.com
Paint or stain the paper by using black tea to paint around the edges, creating a browned effect. Let it dry. Draw a map of the yard or beach on a large piece of paper. Include the whole area around the treasure and mark the directions North, South, East and West. - 3
Pirate treasure maps typically included an "X" to mark the spot of buried treasure.the letter x image by feisty from Fotolia.com
Draw an "X" to "mark the spot." Designating the end is often the beginning of making the treasure map. Everything else is placed in relation to that location. Landmarks nearby may indicate direction. Draw dotted lines coming from the "X" indicating where to go. Add clues, such as "Take 15 steps past the huge granite rock." - 4
Trees make good landmarks.palm tree image by Jan Ebling from Fotolia.com
Draw any landmarks near your buried treasure, such as trees, rocks or buildings. Landmarks are the clues that help a treasure hunter find the treasure. Try to draw the landmarks accurately and even label them if desired. If the landmarks are not correct, it may be difficult for the treasure hunter to find the treasure. - 5
Crumple the paper to make it look old.old paper image by javarman from Fotolia.com
Tear the edges to make the map look even more worn and aged. After the writing and drawing of the map, it helps to make the ink look old by crumpling the paper.
