Measure and cut eight pieces of bamboo to the same length and arrange in two separate squares of the same size. Connect these squares together using twine or nails to form the top and bottom of the hut.
Cut a further four pieces of bamboo to the same length to make the upright columns for the hut. Attach these at each corner of the two squares using twine or nails to create a box.
Attach bamboo matting to the sides of the structure using a hammer and nails. A proper tiki hut uses bamboo canes to construct the entire structure, but this method is a lot cheaper and easier. Remember to leave a gap for the door by leaving an entire side uncovered or leaving a gap between the bamboo mats.
Lay palm tree leaves across the roof to complete the hut. This may require the addition of some cross beams of bamboo to act as a roof, but this depends on the size of the leaves and the hut. You can use real or fake leaves but you may need to tie them down if you plan to move the tiki hut during performances.