Naruto's Flying Paper Shuriken (Ninja Star)

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Naruto's Flying Paper Shuriken (Ninja Star)

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This is an easy and simple origami to make the Shuriken (also known as ninja star) from the popular anime show Naruto.

I remember making countless of this back in grade school, when there was no smartphones and internet to distract me in the middle of my classes.

Cut in Half

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Cut a square piece of paper in half. I just took a square piece form an 8.5x11" piece of paper and made in 8.5x8.5."

Fold in Half

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Fold it in half lengthwise on the line specified on the picture.

Fold in Half Again

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Fold the paper in half again, this time in the opposite axis, like shown in the picture. Do this twice for both halves of the paper.

Fold the Edge

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Fold the edges inwards to make an S-like shape, as shown above.

Fold the Triangles

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Fold both of the square pieces on the edges of the "S" shape inwards as depicted above.

Criss-Cross

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Criss Cross the two pieces of Shuriken halves so that it looks like a Shuriken.

Tuck the triangular pieces into the pockets just like when you're making a cardboard box tightly shut.

Decorate and Enjoy!

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Decorate it as you wish and throw it like frisbee.

Enjoy!