Introduction: DIY CYCLONE NINJA THROWING STARS (SHURIKEN)

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Hi everyone!

In this project, I’m gonna show you how to make A Cyclone Ninja Throwing Stars (SHURIKEN) from Popsicle Sticks without using Power Tools.

You can find all the materials at your local arts & crafts store.

You can find the template at the end of this Instructable!

Supplies

  • 5 Popsicle sticks
  • Ruler with centimeters
  • Ballpoint pen or pencil
  • Wood glue
  • Utility knife
  • Abrasive sandpaper (approximately 180 grit, 400 grit)
  • Paint brush
  • Acrylic colors (Black, and Silver)
  • Binder clips
  • Low Tack Masking Tape

Let's get started!

Step 1: Marking and Cutting

Take 5 Popsicle sticks and mark the spots as shown with a

pencil, then cut the sticks along the pencil marks with a utility knife.

CAUTION! Using a sharp tool on a small object is problematic.

Step 2: Building Two Boards

The first board: 3 long pieces of popsicle stick, 4 short

pieces of popsicle stick.

The second board: 4 longest pieces of popsicle stick, 4 small short pieces of popsicle stick.

Carefully glue each piece one at a time as shown using wood glue.

We will need 2 shuriken throwing stars images, each image was glued at the top of each board.

Let this sit to dry.

Step 3: Cutting the Shape and Gluing

Cut two shapes out of two boards with a utility knife, glue them together using wood glue.

Step 4: Cutting Bevels

Slowly and carefully cut each bevel on edge shuriken with a utility knife.

Step 5: Surface Finishing

Sand the throwing stars with sandpaper until everything is smooth and perfect.

Step 6: Paint the Throwing Stars

Start by painting the entire throwing stars with black acrylic color using a paintbrush.

Mask off areas that should not be painted using low tack masking tape.

Paint blades with silver acrylic color.

Let it dry completely.

Step 7: Complete!

Remove masking tape from the throwing stars.

Tada!!! The Cyclone Ninja Throwing Stars is now finished. I hope you enjoyed it!

Thank you for reading my Instructable. ;)

Feel free to comment and ask if you need to know something!

See you on the next project!

More Japanese Ninja Throwing Stars Here:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeSch_9ytoZ...

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Download Cyclone Ninja Throwing Stars Template(A4)

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