Paper Throwing Stars

 by Kronaxi
Easy-to-make yet sturdy paper throwing-stars for fun around the office.

Step 1: Collect materials & Cut to size

For this project, you will need any sort of paper. In the pictures, I used standard 8.5x11" paper. Scissors are handy, but they are not completely necessary.

First, we need to cut the paper into a square (if you already know how to do this, skip to step 2.) To do this, fold diagonally so to adjacent sides line up. There should a rectangle on one side. Cut it off, unfold the paper, and you will be left with a square.

Step 2: Make the basic shapes

Fold the paper in half, unfold it, and cut along the line. Position the two halves one above the other.

Fold each half toward eachother.

Fold the top piece's top-right corner and the bottom piece's bottom-left corner down. Then, fold the top piece's top-left corner and the bottom piece's lower-right corner up.

Step 4: Combining the two pieces

Flip over the bottom piece and align it over the other piece as shown in the picture. Fold the far left & far right corners in, crease the fold, and then tuck them into the other piece.

Turn over the semi-assembled product. Fold the tips in, crease, and then tuck them into the remaining slots.

You will be left with a strong throwing star. The tips come out very sharp, although they weaken with each hit.

There are many different methods to throwing these. You can throw it like a Frisbee, a playing card, etc.

**NOTE: I strongly recommend not to throw these towards people or animals, as the tips could easily cause eye damage, as well as many other injuries.**
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bbarnaby says: May 22, 2013. 2:01 PM
Just remember to use some kind of surface that you can cut on, like a plastic cutting mat, old cardboard, or a stack of old papers. The last thing you want are a hundred of these small incisions permanently engraved into your work space. computer science or IT personal statement
Plo Koon says: May 28, 2012. 2:12 AM
what the huh?
weberf says: Dec 12, 2009. 5:50 PM
AWESOME! I love terrorizing my sisters with these!
Beagleman80 in reply to weberfMar 26, 2012. 5:38 PM
Neighbours cats are best. :D
mweglarz says: Aug 25, 2011. 7:22 AM
THIS IS IMPOSSIBLE!!!!!
Beagleman80 in reply to mweglarzMar 26, 2012. 5:37 PM
Once you get the hang of the steps... it is very very easy to make.
zackattack9117 says: Jul 9, 2009. 1:40 PM
no idea how 2 do the 2nd step
bbs123 in reply to zackattack9117Sep 23, 2011. 2:38 PM
did you cut it in half?
Beagleman80 in reply to bbs123Mar 26, 2012. 5:36 PM
You use scissors.
Beagleman80 says: Mar 26, 2012. 5:36 PM
Thanks!

Very helpful.
I threw the Ninja Star at a huntsman in our school classroom, in the computer room.
It fell off. >.<
machop200 says: Jun 16, 2009. 12:23 PM
first bit easy second not so easy thats were im stumped
zombieslayer_6 in reply to machop200Sep 18, 2011. 4:12 PM
hey
maxspring says: Feb 20, 2010. 9:52 AM
Thanks man these help so much i used to know how to make them then i saw some friends making them recently and i wanted to remember how looked it up found your instructions which really helped THANKS!!!
zombieslayer_6 in reply to maxspringSep 18, 2011. 4:11 PM
i dont get it
blakedrake says: Feb 21, 2011. 4:55 PM
This thing is so hard to make!!!
supercoolblaze in reply to blakedrakeMay 27, 2011. 12:11 PM
it is easier than it looks trust me
nerdboi12 says: Feb 13, 2010. 5:12 PM
step 3 is wierd n the pic dont make that much sense
md'andrea in reply to nerdboi12May 1, 2011. 10:42 AM
ikr
md'andrea says: May 1, 2011. 10:40 AM
fun to throw at brother and sister
blakedrake says: Feb 21, 2011. 12:36 PM
this looks so hard to make
supitsgreg says: Oct 10, 2009. 6:30 PM
Amazing Instructable, I made one easily with no trouble at all today. Thanks!
fisherblue23 in reply to supitsgregJan 5, 2011. 7:46 PM
i read it its not that good sorry man
butthead95 says: Apr 9, 2008. 10:54 AM
use construction paper much stronger
nobear in reply to butthead95Oct 18, 2009. 12:18 PM
that name is ugly
fisherblue23 in reply to nobearJan 5, 2011. 7:46 PM
lolol
Riven104 says: May 19, 2009. 4:52 PM
hi im a taco from outerspace
divinehex in reply to Riven104Dec 22, 2010. 9:05 PM
Oh good, i thought i was the only one. :D
jakeman2 in reply to Riven104Mar 21, 2010. 7:35 AM

weird
 

orangewolf22 in reply to Riven104Mar 14, 2010. 9:40 AM
you too?
BOOM5601 in reply to orangewolf22Jun 1, 2010. 10:39 AM
Nice.
orangewolf22 in reply to BOOM5601Jun 1, 2010. 6:45 PM
that's just how i roll-- nice and easy.
or_ford98 in reply to orangewolf22Jan 19, 2012. 9:42 PM
thats how i roll... loljks im a square -_____-
firefliie in reply to Riven104Sep 30, 2009. 8:22 PM
wtf?
narnanar123 says: Mar 9, 2010. 12:41 PM
i made 1 an it was a bit tricky but i got the hang of it if anyone has made 1 and it keeps un folding i would reckomend using sellotape to stick it down
tgirl01 says: Jan 12, 2010. 6:44 PM
thx i got it!!!! it was easy
supitsgreg says: Oct 10, 2009. 6:19 PM
How does this make no sense? Look at the pictures carefully. I had no trouble at all.
duecez42 says: Sep 20, 2009. 11:31 AM
the picures are blurry i dont get it man it is so confusing
eddiegomez143678 says: Sep 11, 2009. 7:04 PM
THIS IS REALLY HELPFUL I'VE MADE OVER 10
Sly_Gal says: Sep 4, 2009. 8:20 PM
lol I didn't look at the other pics and stapled it in four places to hold it together. It works quite well
superhornt says: Aug 22, 2009. 11:02 PM
it too light, can't thro it properly
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