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[Origami] Cool DIY Ideas for Paper Shuriken

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“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!

[Origami] Cool DIY Shuriken Ideas (11–20)

Donut Shuriken

Origami “Donut Shuriken” — Origami Toy

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.

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Eight-Direction Shuriken

[Origami] How to Make a Shuriken [With Voice Commentary] – A Super Easy and Cool Eight-Point Shuriken | Origami Boys Will Love

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.

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two-bladed shuriken

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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.

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A shuriken made by combining parts

Origami: How to Fold and Make a ‘Cool Shuriken’ [Easy and Cute] [With Subtitled Explanation]

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.

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Six-bladed shuriken

You can make it with a single sheet of origami! Easy! Shuriken (throwing star)

Six-bladed shuriken

A simple yet cool shuriken featuring six sharp blades.

You’ll use a single sheet of origami paper, starting by folding the edges to form a hexagon.

From there, use the central crease as a guide to fold it down into a smaller hexagon, making additional precise creases along the way.

Once the small hexagon is complete, unfold the edges and fold them back into pointed blade shapes to finish.

Since the fine creases can easily look like wrinkles, it may help to focus on smoothing them out thoroughly as you go.

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In conclusion

We introduced handmade shuriken ideas.

There were various ones, from designs made with a single sheet of origami to those assembled from multiple parts.

Try playing by throwing them, launching them with tools, and experimenting with different ways to enjoy them.

For the type assembled from parts, using origami in various colors will give a bright, eye-catching finish.