[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)
Eight-Direction Shuriken
A stylish shuriken with blades extending in eight directions, evoking variations of traditional throwing stars.
It’s made by creating parts from eight sheets of origami and then assembling them, so you can express originality through your color choices and combinations.
The key is to finish all parts in the exact same shape; getting this precise makes insertion easier and improves the beauty of the final piece.
Since there are relatively few interlocking sections, using glue to fix the parts is also recommended for a sturdier result.
shuriken
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.
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.
[Origami] Cool DIY Shuriken Ideas (11–20)
A shuriken made by combining parts
This is a stylish shuriken with sharp blades extending in four directions.
The fact that each blade looks like a kunai also adds to its sense of power and coolness.
It uses four sheets of origami: you make the blade sections three-dimensional, while the opposite side is finished in a simple elongated-rectangle shape.
Then you fold the bases and weave them together to assemble it.
Because the blades are long, a key point is to weave the bases firmly so the shape doesn’t deform.
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.
Donut Shuriken
At first glance it may look like just a simple ring, but this is an origami model designed to fly forward like a shuriken.
The construction is very simple: fold a single sheet of origami paper into a long, narrow rectangle, then fold it into a ring shape.
Finish by tucking one end into the other to secure it.
After that, you can flick it with your finger or throw it, and it will fly forward.
If it doesn’t fly as you expect, try adjusting the angle where the layers of paper overlap and refine it with an eye on how it catches the air.
two-bladed shuriken
This is a shuriken with an enhanced ability to fly straight forward, featuring a simple design that looks like the letter V.
It uses a single sheet of origami paper, which is folded down into a V shape.
How the layers are stacked and where small gaps are created add various elements that control airflow within the compact form.
To launch it, simply pinch the tip and flick it with your other hand.
Watching how it flies and gradually tweaking the fold angles or your flicking technique is recommended.