How to Origami Shuriken

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Origami Shuriken

How to Origami Shuriken

Today I will show you how to make an origami Shuriken! It's really fun but it can be dangerous so do not throw it at anyone!

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Step 1 of 13
Take a sheet of paper and fold it in half, then cut (or rip) along the middle of the paper, creating two halves.

Take a sheet of paper and fold it in half, then cut (or rip) along the middle of the paper, creating two halves.

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Fold both halves along the middle, but do not cut it into four halves.

Fold both halves along the middle, but do not cut it into four halves.

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Now fold both of them again vertically!

Now fold both of them again vertically!

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Next, fold the two vertical strips horizontally and unfold.

Next, fold the two vertical strips horizontally and unfold.

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Fold at an angle along the horizontal fold.

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Flip it over and fold squares towards the diamond.

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Fold the two squares into a triangle shape towards the diamond, for a verbal explanation watch the video above.

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Now arrange them on top of each other with the edges clockwise.

Now arrange them on top of each other with the edges clockwise.

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Now, clockwise, fold the triangle under the next one clockwise.

Now, clockwise, fold the triangle under the next one clockwise.

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Repeat step nine.

Repeat step nine.

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The last fold is tricky, you have to bring the last one over the third one, and under the first one.

The last fold is tricky, you have to bring the last one over the third one, and under the first one.

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You're done!

You're done!

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BONUS: Why not color it?

BONUS: Why not color it?

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Justin Carlson

I beat you to this! Well mine wasn't as detailed because I find it easy but I made basically the exact same guide a few days ago.

Justin Carlson last year

Lisa Klipfel

My son makes these all the time. Will have to get him a gold pen now!

Lisa Klipfel last year

Edwin Tofslie

You beat me to this! I was going make this guide. Great job!

Edwin Tofslie last year

Ukaia Rogers

This is sweet I knew how at one point but I've forgot since then so I'm happy about this

Ukaia Rogers last year

R Cooksie

Oh yeah... You know I helped him make this

R Cooksie last year

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Waverly VDH

could u post a video of you doing it cuz I don't really understand how it works?

Waverly VDH 10 months ago

R Cooksie

Twister much?

R Cooksie last year

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