Ninja star (shuriken)

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   1. Crease both sheets in half both ways

   Both sheets white side up: fold in half both ways and unfold.

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   2. Fold the sides to the center

   On both sheets, fold the left and right edges to the center line.

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   3. Fold in half lengthwise

   Fold each one in half, right over left, into a long strip.

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   4. Fold the ends at an angle (mirror images)

   Left strip: fold the top end down to the left and the bottom end up to the right. Right strip: the mirror image.

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   5. Fold the points across

   Fold each pointed end across to make a Z-shaped unit. The two units are mirror images.

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   6. Lay one unit across the other

   Turn the left unit over and lay it diagonally, then place the other unit across it so the centers match.

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   7. Tuck in the front points

   Fold each sticking-out point of the lower unit in half and tuck it into the pocket of the upper unit. Do both.

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   8. Turn over

   Turn the star over.

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   9. Tuck in the other two points

   Fold the last two points in half and tuck them into the other unit’s pockets. Your ninja star is done!