How to Make a Ninja Star from Rectangular Paper

Co-authored by Amy Guerrero

Last Updated: November 9, 2023

Mom's not too keen on the metal ninja stars, so you'll have to go the paper route. Not a problem! You may not be killing any bad guys with 'em, but they fly through the air just as fast and are incredibly easy to make -- and paper cuts are the worst. Just be sure to wield your powers carefully!

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Repeat. You should have a smaller and funny rectangle.
Valley fold the bottom half to the right and upper half to the left at 45 degree angle to create a crease that ends at the middle crease. Repeat with the second paper.
Repeat with the second paper.
Repeat with the second paper.
Crease well and unfold. Repeat with the second paper.
The one on top should be vertical while the paper on the bottom should be horizontal and flat.
Do the same to the top paper now but tuck the square from the top into the pocket you just folded up on paper.

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How do I do this with a small piece of paper?

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It's harder with small paper. Get some practice first with normal-sized paper, and then move on to the small paper.

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How do I tuck the edges nicely?

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By making sure you have very good creases, as this will help it to bend more easily and slip under the paper.

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Can I make a ninja star out of a long piece of paper without scissors?

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Yes; you could fold the paper where you need the cut and then carefully tear it (folding the crease back and forth on both sides of the paper can make it much easier to tear), or fold the excess in.

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Try to make the folds nice and neat, the neater the folds the tighter the star will be.

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Push it as hard as you can and it won't come out as easy.

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Warnings

Although made of paper the corners can be quite tough. Be careful not to hit someone or yourself in the eyes.

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Things You'll Need

One sheet 8.5"x11" paper
Scissors (Optional)
If you do not have scissors, fold the paper where it needs to be cut, then create a small rip at the top of the crease. After that, just push the two sides of the sheet away from each other