How to Make a Paper Shuriken

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How to Make a Paper Shuriken

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In this instructable, you'll learn how to make a shuriken out of folded paper. A shuriken is also know as a throwing star. But no worries - this paper shuriken is much safer than the original! Keep reading to learn how to fold your own shuriken.

Get One Piece of Origami Paper

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Get one piece of origami paper. Any square piece of paper will work too. You only need one piece of paper. I know there are two in the picture, but you only need one!

Cut in Half

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Fold the paper in half, then cut so you have a reference.

Fold in Half

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Fold both pieces in half the long way.

Fold It in Half the Other Way

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Fold it in half the other way

Unfold

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Unfold the last fold you made.

Fold the Top Half on Both Pieces

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Fold the top half on both pieces, but do it in opposite directions.

Fold the Bottom Half of Both Pieces

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Fold the bottom half of both pieces in opposite directions.

Flip

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Turn over both pieces.

Fold the Two Squarish Pieces Into Triangles

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Fold the squarish pieces at the top and bottom in into triangles on both pieces.

Fold in the Triangles

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Fold the triangles into the body of both pieces.

Put the Pieces on Top of Each Other

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Put the pieces of top of each other.

Fold in the Flaps

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Fold the triangles into the pockets of the body.

Now You're Done!

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Enjoy your shuriken :)