[Origami] Cool DIY Ideas for Paper Shuriken
“Ninja play” is often incorporated into childcare settings.
When you think of ninjas, shuriken are especially cool, and many boys in particular may want to pretend to throw them.
In this article, we introduce ideas for making shuriken out of origami.
From classic shuriken that kids can fold, to cool-looking ones, to shuriken you can launch with a rubber band, we’ve got a variety of ideas.
Some steps are a bit tricky, but there are videos showing how to fold them, so if you find a shuriken you like, be sure to give it a try!
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[Origami] Cool Handmade Shuriken Ideas (1–10)
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Let’s fold a shuriken out of origami—hugely popular at preschools, kindergartens, and for making at home.
If it’s your first time, practice while watching the video.
The video shows close-ups of the hands and explains slowly and clearly.
Once you master the folding method, you can make shuriken in all sizes, from large to small.
It’s also fun to use different patterns and your favorite colors to create colorful shuriken.
Fold lots of shuriken with your child and play ninja together.
A shuriken that looks like a flower
A cool shuriken with a bulging center and a distinctive three-dimensional look.
It’s made from just a single sheet of origami, and clever folding techniques add volume.
When making the fine creases, using a bamboo skewer is recommended; paying attention to these tiny folds and making precise folds leads to greater depth and beauty.
Since only the front color shows on this shuriken, choosing the color of the origami is an important point for expressing originality.
Shuriken with a hole
This is a cool shuriken with a hole in the center and a sturdy look created by layered origami.
It’s made by combining parts folded from eight sheets of origami, and a clever use of reverse folds and interlocking parts creates the central hole.
There are some tricks to inserting pieces into the ones beside them and to making the reverse folds, but this is the key to making a durable shuriken, so pay close attention.
If the tucking steps are difficult, using a bamboo skewer to push pieces into the gaps is also recommended.
Rubber band shuriken
This origami focuses on a key aspect of the shuriken as a weapon: being launched forward.
By folding a single sheet of paper and carefully considering the creases and layers, you shape it into something like a square with a missing corner.
Then, hook a rubber band onto the missing section and snap it to send the model spinning forward like a shuriken.
The crucial points are folds and overlaps that induce rotation when it flies forward, and sturdy layering that can withstand the snapping motion with the rubber band.
Shuriken (spiral type)
This shuriken has a look like it’s swirling toward the center, and the layered volume is really interesting.
You’ll use four sheets of origami, folding each into a long, narrow piece, stacking the parts, and then alternately folding down the protruding sections.
These folds get finer toward the end, so if it feels difficult, using a bamboo skewer is a good tip.
Choosing color combinations carefully and folding in the correct order will help the spiral look beautiful.