How To Make An Origami Ninja Star (Shuriken) - (Tutorial)

The Ninja Star is the famous four pointed throwing star. When made out of paper it performs in the same way, it will throw through the air. This however does seem to work better when you use larger pieces of paper.


Tip: Remember when the two parts are separated to fold in different directions else you will end up with two of the same piece.

How To Make An Origami Ninja Star (Shuriken) - Video

To make a ninja star you will have to start with a square piece of paper and then cut it in half. Fold both of these rectangles in half widthways. Then fold each one lengthways and then unfold. lay them out so that the original crease you made is in the middle of each. Now, fold the top edge of each piece along the crease you just made so that they each face outwards, Do the same with the bottom piece now but so they face inwards. You should now have two "s" or "2" shaped pieces. Flip them both over. On each of the squares, fold them diagonally to make a triangle. This triangle should not make the whole shape a straight line, if it does then fold it along the other diagonal. Now fold each of the triangles along the line where it meets the rest of the shape. This should create a parallelogram. Now unfold those triangles. Place one part on top of the other so that the flat edges are touching and the sides with a line going diagonally across them are on the outside.Now tuck each triangle under the line on the outside side. If you do this carefully, the points on the star should be nice and sharp. You have now completed your Ninja Star!

This can now be thrown, although mind out when throwing at people or animals as it can be harmful if a point goes into someone's or something's eye.