“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)
Cool shuriken

This is a stylish-looking shuriken characterized by its sharply pointed shape on all four sides.
It uses a single sheet of origami, and a key point is that no scissors are needed; you form the shuriken shape using only crease guides and clever folds.
What’s important is to keep the four-way division of the paper clearly in mind and to fold each block evenly—this is crucial for a clean finish.
Since both the front and back colors are visible, pay attention to your color choices and aim to create your own cool-looking shuriken.
Sliding shuriken

This is a fun trick shuriken: when you slide it, four more blades appear from behind the initial four.
You use four rectangular pieces made by cutting two sheets of origami paper in half, and fold all of them into identical parts.
The key is how you stack the parts—imagine layering the standard method for a four-blade shuriken that uses two rectangles, but done twice.
Paying attention to how you insert the pieces is crucial; if you stack them firmly, the sliding mechanism will be added.
Once you can slide it with one hand, you’ll be able to make it look even cooler.
three-bladed shuriken

When you think of shuriken, the four-pointed type is probably what comes to mind, but in reality they came in many shapes.
Let’s make a three-pointed shuriken out of origami that shows off this variety.
The method is simple: create parts from three sheets of origami paper and assemble them by inserting each piece into the others.
For finer steps like folding back and inserting tabs, using a bamboo skewer is recommended.
Paying close attention to the creases and how the layers overlap, and making sure both sides’ colors are visible, will give you a beautifully cool result.
Shuriken Boomerang

A shuriken-shaped boomerang that spins and slowly returns when thrown forward.
You’ll use four sheets of origami paper, making a part from each sheet and then assembling them.
Paying close attention to how you connect the parts not only improves durability but also affects how it catches the air when thrown.
Finally, bend the tips of the blades so they catch the air—being mindful of the fold-back is another key point.
With adjustments to both the folding method and your throwing technique, you can figure out how to make it return more smoothly.
Transforming shuriken

This is an origami with a fun transformation mechanism that switches between a shuriken shape and a circle by sliding the parts.
The movement of changing the shape and revealing the shuriken feels like a scene from a story.
You assemble eight parts to form a circle, and each part includes a small inner fold that enables the transformation.
Paying attention to the creases and making all the parts identical is the key to smooth transformations and a beautiful final shape.


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