Tween Twist: Origami Fun

Take and Makes for origami fun, for ages 9-12, will be available at area PPLD libraries beginning Friday, April 9, 2021.

Supplies:

Take and Makes will supply assorted Origami paper
Optional supplies needed needed from home: Scissors and a pen, pencil, or marker

Directions:

Star Wars X-wing Starfighter
Watch this project at: https://youtu.be/GyOw1JMO4hI and see pdf below for pictures.

1. Fold Paper in half.
2. Fold paper in half again to create a small square.
3. Fold the square into a triangle.
4. Unfold paper completely. Fold sides into each other to create a large triangle. You may want to watch the video for this step.
5. Fold bottom corner of top side down to the crease. Repeat on the other side.
6. Flip paper over and follow step 5.
7. Fold bottom corner of one side up so that it creates a new triangle with a flat side on top. Repeat on other side. Flip paper and repeat.
8. Fold the bottom edge to top of new triangle edge. Repeat on 3 other sides. This will complete the wings.
9. Fold wing tips down to create guns on the wings.
10. Enjoy your finished X-wing fighter!

See directions below for a cool Tortoise project also!