How to Fold an Origami Ninja Star

If you’re ready to unleash your inner ninja, folding an origami ninja star is the perfect project for you!

Inspired by the iconic Japanese weapon, the shuriken, you will fold this origami in under 10 minutes with just two sheets of square paper.

This model is great for beginners and will be loved by kids and ninja enthusiasts of all ages. With just a flick of your wrist, it will glide through the air like a real shuriken!

Follow our step-by-step guide and create your own paper ninja star.

Traditional Origami Ninja Star Step-by-Step Instructions

• Difficulty: Easy – Beginner Level 2
• Folding time: 5-10 minutes

Step 1

Start with two identical square sheets of paper, white side up. Fold each one in half vertically, then unfold.

Step 2

Fold the left and right edges of both papers toward the centerline.

Step 3

Fold both papers in half lengthwise.

🥷 Folding tip: If you cut a square sheet in half, you can start from this step for a thinner and easier-to-fold model.

Step 4

Fold the corners of both papers along the dotted lines so that the edges align neatly.

🥷 Heads-up: The folds on each paper should be mirror images of each other!

Step 5

Fold the top corners down along the dotted lines. The bottom edges of these flaps should align with the right and left edges of the model, as shown in the video.

Next, repeat the process for the bottom corners, folding them up to mirror the top folds.

Step 6

Flip one unit over and rotate the other by 45 degrees.

Step 7

Place the rotated unit on top of the flipped unit.

Step 8

Fold along the dotted lines, tucking the tips of the lower unit’s flaps into the pockets of the upper unit.

Step 9

Turn the model over.

Step 10

Fold along the dotted lines, tucking the tips of the lower unit’s flaps into the pockets of the upper unit, just like in Step 8.

Your shuriken is complete and ready to be thrown! 🥷

Congratulations on folding your origami ninja star!

With its sleek design, this shuriken makes a great addition to any origami collection or a fun way to show off your skills.

What colors are you going to use for this project? Don’t hesitate to share your creations with us in the comments or on socials.

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