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A hand showing individual folds instructing how to make a paper airplane out of green paper. Two finished planes sit next to it on a black and pink polka dotted background.
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How to Make a Paper Airplane

Want to know How to Make a Paper Airplane? This origami plane is said to make the best airplane just using copy paper. You be the judge!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Art Project
Cuisine: Art Project
Keyword: how to fold a paper airplane, how to make a paper airplane, how to make the best paper airplane, origami plane
Author: Shelly
Cost: $1

Equipment

  • none needed

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Fold your paper hotdog style (the long way- for those of you who have been out of school for a while)
  • Fold the two bottom corners up onto the center line
  • Fold the pointed end up to the center line
  • Fold the two bottom corners up to touch the center line- BUT- ¾ inch from the pointed end (this leaves a triangle point at the top and a blunt end at the bottom)
  • Fold the small, pointed triangle piece down over the two flaps
  • Fold each side into the center line
  • Turn the paper over and fold in half
  • Lift the flaps and you are ready to fly!!
  • Make several planes and have a competition! Make your own targets or make this great target with instructions found on Welcome To Nanas by clicking the following link: Amazing Paper Airplane Competition. 

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