Ninja Tools: Paper Making
Posted by SwordsSwords on Jan 21st 2019
In Japan, ninja were the warriors who specifically trained in stealth. They were usually spies and assassins. Nowadays, we find many weapons being used that are in conjunction with the martial arts training.
We have a fun way for you to pass your time. Making origami ninja weapons is fun. A perfect way to enhance the papermaking skills with ninja weaponry skills. Additionally, no risk of injuries!
Try one of these patterns and recreate those ninja accessories.
Origami Throwing Star
There are different types of throwing stars, which include four-point stars etc. We will be helping you in making an eight-point throwing star, it is a little advanced, but the result is very satisfying!What you need:
- Eight square sheets of origami paper
Directions:
- Fold the sheet of paper in half. Unfold, and fold the outer edges to meet the center crease.
- Fold it in half. Fold the right top corner down so it meets the bottom edge. The left bottom corner should meet the top edge.
- Now, take the points, both upwards and downwards, to form two large triangle shape. This will be the base of the ninja star.
- For the folding of the second paper, follow the first step for the ninja starbase.
- Fold it in half, the top right corner should be folded down to meet the bottom edge.
- Make an upward fold from the previous fold, so that a triangle shape is created.
- Take the other side of the paper and fold it down to create a rectangle.
- Place the two models together in such a way that they crisscross.
- Fold three of the points inwards and tuck them in the center flap. With this, we will have the rectangle part sticking out.
- Now fold the rectangle part, and make a sharp crease.
- Fold the outer edge of the rectangle so that it meets the center of the rectangle.
- Now just repeat steps 1-9 so that you get 4 of these models.
- Place two of the model on top of one another in such manner that the rectangle flaps cross each other.
- Fold one rectangle flap under the other.
- Continue adding the models in a pinwheel pattern, till a star shape is achieved.
- Flatten the creases.
Origami Ninja Dagger
This is an easy way to make a knife and it provides a real paper version of the real deal.What you need:
- Two large square sheets of construction paper
Directions:
- Diagonally fold one sheet in half, to form a triangle.
- Fold the same sheet in half, again diagonally to form a smaller triangle.
- Unfold the previous fold. Fold one of the side flaps to meet at the center.
- Now fold the same flap over twice so that you get a dagger shape.
- Fold the tip in the pocket of the dagger.
- Roll out a narrow tube with the help of the second sheet of paper. 1/3 of it should go inside the pocket of the dagger.
- Flatten out the upper part of the tube so that the handle is made. Fold it so that a right angle is made.
- Make one other right angle so that the dagger’s handle is continued.
- Further, you need to make two more of the right angle creases to complete the handle of the dagger.
- Tuck the tip of the dagger handle to the beginning of the first right angle fold.
- In case the folds aren’t tight enough to hold the handle, you can use a small piece of clear tape to hold it in place.