Fortune teller
The classic finger toy (cootie catcher): open and close it to reveal the messages hidden inside.
- DifficultyEasy
- PaperSquare, 15 × 15 cm
- Steps7
- About6 min
Why this level: Corners to the center twice, then fingers in the pockets to open it into 3D.
You need: 1 sheet of origami paper, Coloured pencils or pens
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Steps at a glance
1. Crease both diagonals
White side up. Fold one corner to the opposite corner and unfold, then do the same along the other diagonal.
2. Fold the four corners to the center
Fold each of the four corners to the center point. You get a smaller diamond.
3. Turn over
Turn the whole paper over. The flaps go underneath.
4. Fold the corners to the center again
Again fold the four corners to the center point. You get a small square showing eight triangles.
5. Fold in half both ways and unfold
Fold in half bottom to top and unfold, then left to right and unfold.
6. Fold in half and stand it up
Fold the bottom half up: the numbered triangles go inside and the four squares are on the outside. Hold it upright with the fold at the bottom.
7. Open it with your fingers
From below, slide your thumbs and index fingers into the four pockets under the squares and push the two ends toward the middle. The pockets puff out and four pointed beaks meet at the top. Your fortune teller is ready!