How to Make an Easier, Sturdier Paper Spinner (Origami)

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Make an Easier, Sturdier Paper Spinner (Origami)

How to Make an Easier, Sturdier Paper Spinner (Origami)

I adapted this how-to from zzombie713's & EvilPenguinMaster's YouTube videos.

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Start with a full sheet of printer paper (never construction paper cuz it tears).

Start with a full sheet of printer paper (never construction paper cuz it tears).

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Fold in half.

Fold in half.

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Fold in half again.

Fold in half again.

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Fold left corner down.

Fold left corner down.

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Fold right corner up.

Fold right corner up.

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Make another one the exact same way.

Make another one the exact same way.

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Place orange on top of green...

Place orange on top of green...

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Just center it the best you can. It's ok.

Just center it the best you can. It's ok.

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Fold green triangle down.

Fold green triangle down.

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Fold orange triangle over green.

Fold orange triangle over green.

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Fold green triangle over orange.

Fold green triangle over orange.

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Fold orange triangle over green. Wait...

Fold orange triangle over green. Wait...

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Fold it back to that pocket where paper clip is & stick orange triangle in it...

Fold it back to that pocket where paper clip is & stick orange triangle in it...

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Like this.

Like this.

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You can leave it like this or go crazy with markers. Then...

You can leave it like this or go crazy with markers. Then...

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Turn it over & fold it in half. It's thick, so just do your best.

Turn it over & fold it in half. It's thick, so just do your best.

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Like this is fine.

Like this is fine.

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Then fold it other way so now you have a cross. The cross created a subtle tip that will cause our new spinner to spin.

Then fold it other way so now you have a cross. The cross created a subtle tip that will cause our new spinner to spin.

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Just put your right index finger on one tip & left thumb on opposing tip & give it a good spin (obviously not like pictured).

Just put your right index finger on one tip & left thumb on opposing tip & give it a good spin (obviously not like pictured).

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There's more?! No. Just thought I'd show you a thinner version that seems to spin faster. The first one is thick...good for younger kids. This time start with 2 HALF pieces of printer paper.

There's more?! No. Just thought I'd show you a thinner version that seems to spin faster. The first one is thick...good for younger kids. This time start with 2 HALF pieces of printer paper.

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Fold them in half like you did in step  3. Continue on from there with steps 4-18  and...

Fold them in half like you did in step 3. Continue on from there with steps 4-18 and...

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Wa-la! You have two now!

Wa-la! You have two now!

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One thick & one thin.

One thick & one thin.

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Here's a whole pile.

Here's a whole pile.

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And here they are spinning. The top left corner is a very trippy one! It's the red, black, blue swirl one. It's always a favorite. I can't take credit for whoever's idea it was, tho. Enjoy!

And here they are spinning. The top left corner is a very trippy one! It's the red, black, blue swirl one. It's always a favorite. I can't take credit for whoever's idea it was, tho. Enjoy!

You're Done

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Rosie Law

I am very easily distracted! Lol xx

Rosie Law 7 months ago

Ellie Kneeland

Thank you so much! Anything to keep you from housework!...just pile these around to distract from the mess ;p

(author) 7 months ago

Rosie Law

Great guide! Easy to follow and fun to make. Thanks for giving me another distraction from doing the housework. X

Rosie Law 7 months ago

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Ward P

:) lol

Ward P 7 months ago

Ellie Kneeland

Whee-wee 😋

(author) 7 months ago

Ward P

Voi la. Is French for "see that!" Or 'there you go'

Ward P 7 months ago

Ellie Kneeland

Haha. Yes. I usually say ta-da, but chose wa-la this time. I'm sure this isn't correct spelling, but I think they're *real* words?

(author) 7 months ago

Ward P

I imagine you mean Voila ?

Ward P 7 months ago

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