Spin into fun with this colorful paper pinwheel! Easy to fold and fun to twirl, it’s the perfect breezy craft for kids, parties, or just because.
How to Make a Cool Paper Pinwheel
Category: Origami Toys
Difficulty: Intermediate
Learn how to fold a cool paper pinwheel with our step-by-step guide. A bright and playful paper craft that’s fun for all ages!
Step 1
1
Start with a square sheet of origami paper. I am using an 7×7 inches origami paper.
If you only have regular paper, follow these instructions on how to make a square origami paper.
If you only have regular paper, follow these instructions on how to make a square origami paper.
Step 2
2
Fold the top half down.
Step 3
3
Unfold.
Step 4
4
Fold the top edge down to meet the center.
Step 5
5
Fold the bottom edge up to meet the center.
Step 6
6
Fold in half.
Step 7
7
Unfold.
Step 8
8
Fold the left edge to the center.
Step 9
9
With the same flap, fold the top corner to meet the center.
Step 10
10
Fold the bottom corner up to meet the center.
Step 11
11
Unfold the triangle.
Step 12
12
Unfold the bottom left flap.
Step 13
13
Pull out the bottom layer from underneath the left flap.
Step 14
14
Fold that flap downward.
Step 15
15
Unfold the top left flap.
Step 16
16
Pull out the top layer from underneath the right left flap.
Step 17
17
Fold that flap over to the left side.
Step 18
18
Fold the right edge to meet the center.
Step 19
19
Fold the corners of that flap to the middle.
Step 20
20
Unfold the top right fold.
Step 21
21
Pull out the top layer from underneath the flap.
Step 22
22
Fold that flap upward.
Step 23
23
Unfold the bottom right flap.
Step 24
24
Pull out the bottom layer.
Step 25
25
Fold that flap over to the right side.
Step 26
26
Flatten the fold.
Step 27
27
Attach a stick to the paper pinwheel, and voila!
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