Introduction: Fun Cardboard Toy

This is my first Instructable. I will show you how to make a Cardboard toy. I didn't make it up, and I don't know what it's called, but you can turn it inside-out forever, or until it breaks.

Step 1: Gathering Materials

What you will need to make this project is:
Cardboard
Scotch tape
Scissors
Something to measure with (I used a measuring tape, but I would recommend a ruler)
Something to color with (Like Colored pencils or markers)
Pen or Pencil (Pencil recommended)

Step 2: Make Lines and Color Cardboard

Make a rectangle that is three times longer than it's width I made one that was10 1/2 inches by 3 1/2 inches. Next, divide the rectangle into three Squares that are 3 1/2 inches by 3 1/2 inches, by making two lines that stretches the width of the rectangle. Then draw one line down the length of the rectangle in pencil (this is the only line that should be erased) Next, draw an "X" on all six of the small rectangles. Then draw Three lines across the width of the rectangle, cutting the squares in half. Finally erase the line that stretches the length of the biggest rectangle and start coloring. (It should help if you look at the picture) There should be four different colors. (After you understand how they are put together you can draw different pictures on them)

Step 3: Cutting and Folding

Cut out the biggest rectangle. Fold all the lines (one at a time) so that you can see the part you colored. Unfold it.

Step 4: Folding Together and Taping

(Look at all the pictures on this page) Fold it into a hexagon. Tape it together. Fold the top part in toward the center. repeat this step on the bottom until both the top and bottom are touching, and tape them together. (In my case they were the red ones) If you did everything right, you should be done. sorry I can't think of a better way to explain this. I did my best, and if you have a question, you can post it. Also, if you can explain it better than me, you can add suggestions or make one yourself. I would like to see your cardboard toys.

Thank you.

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