Introduction: How to Make an Origami Shuriken (Ninja Star)

have you ever wanted paper ninja weapons? well then you're in luck

Step 1: Get Two Pieces of Origami Paper

any square paper will do

Step 2: Cut Them Both in Half

i fold then cut so i have a line of reference

Step 3: Fold Them Both in Half

fold both pieces in half the long way

Step 4: Fold It in Half the Other Way

now you just fold the other way

Step 5: Unfold the Last Fold on Both Pieces

just unfold the last fold

Step 6: Fold the Top Half Over on Both - But, Do It in Opposite Directions!

see how they are in opposite directions?

Step 7: Now Fold the Bottoms to the Opposite Sides


now it should look like this

Step 8: Turn Over

now turn over both pieces

Step 9: Fold the Two Squarish Pieces Into Triangles

well, the name says it all

Step 10: Do the Same on the Other One

Step 11: Fold in the Triangles

fold the triangles into the body of the pieces

Step 12: Put the Pieces on Top of Each Other

it shud kinda look like a swastika

Step 13: Now Fold the Triangles Into the Body of the Other Piece

see the little pockets?

Step 14: It Should Look Like This

do the same with both parts

Step 15: Flip It Over

now it should look like this

Step 16: Grab the Triangle and Put It in the Pockets in the Back

grab the triangle

Step 17: Do the Same Thing With the Other Triangle

Step 18: Flatten It Down

just push on it and fix any imperfections

Step 19: AND YOU'RE DONE!!!!!