Fun origami spinning tops! A collection of easy folding ideas that kids and adults alike will love
Have you ever made a spinning top out of origami?Watching it whirl around is so much fun that you can’t help but get absorbed in it.But if the folding steps are complicated, it’s easy to give up halfway.So in this article, we’ll introduce easy ways to fold an origami spinning top.There are plenty of simple methods you can try, from colorful versions made by combining several sheets of origami to quick ones folded from a single sheet!Once you’re done, you can actually spin it and play, making it perfect for craft time with kids.Be sure to give it a try!
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Fun Origami Spinning Tops! A Collection of Easy Folding Ideas That Kids and Adults Will Love (11–20)
How to fold a spinning top using two sheets of origami paperNEW!

Here’s how to fold a spinning top that twirls with just a light touch.
First, fold into a triangle twice to make crease lines.
Fold all four corners to the center to set the creases.
Turn the paper over so a corner faces you, then fold that front corner up to the top crease.
Open it and turn to the front, then use the “Kannon” fold to make guiding creases.
Fold the corners along the creases so they overlap into a square.
Shape it into a three-dimensional form like a spinning top—this completes the shaft.
Using another sheet of origami paper, start from the “zabuton” fold to make the body.
Finally, stack the two pieces together and you’re done!
In conclusion
We introduced easy ways to fold spinning tops made of origami.
They’re all simple projects you can try in a short spare moment, so if any folding method catches your interest, give it a try.
One unique joy of origami is that you can actually spin and play with the finished top.
Try making your favorite top with your child, experimenting with colors and patterns as you go.


