How to Fold an Origami Ninja Star / Shuriken – Instructible

Discover how to create an origami ninja star by following these simple, step-by-step directions. These origami stars work well as decorations, eye-catching earrings, and other jewelry.

Shuriken, as these classic origami stars are often called, are similar to the weapon. The meaning of t

he Japanese term 手裏剣 is “sword hidden in the user’s hand.”

Using small paper, such a three-inch piece, yields a tiny star that is only 1.8 inches from tip to point. A 3.4-inch star is produced when six-inch paper is used.

To save on paper, or if your paper is quite thick, use one sheet and cut it in half, starting from step 4.

For another star Try the Origami Star Dish, a themed origami.

How to Begin: Origami Ninja Star Tutorial No. 1

Place the two sheets of paper side by side first, then fold them in half from top to bottom.
Open the paper.
The top and bottom edges should be folded to the center crease.
Bring the upper edge down to meet the lower edge

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Folding the Paper:

The origami star is being made out of pink and purple papers.
Fold the upper left corner of the pink paper down and in. Invert and fold the lower right corner.
Fold the lower left corner of the purple paper up and in. crease the upper right corner downward and in.

On the pink paper, fold down the upper right corner.
On the pink paper, fold up the bottom left corner.
You can see the wrinkles that the purple one will have in the completed pink one.
Organizing the Documents Combined
assembling the pink and purple origami pieces into a star.

The lower right corner has been creased.
The upper left corner is creased.
Turn the purple one around and make the indicated rotation.
Layer the purple one with the pink one on top.
Merging the Documents
assembling the purple and pink origami papers into a star shape.

The triangle should be folded diagonally to the left from the right side.
Place the flap beneath the pink triangle at the top.
Continue with the left flap .
Turn the model over to face other direction.
Finishing Up the Ninja Star
assembling the origami ninja star by putting the papers together.

Repeat the same procedure on the opposite side.
If you are having trouble getting the flaps into the pockets, loosen the flap using a pencil, chopstick, or other pointed object.
It’s finished.