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How To Make a Paper Ninja Star (Shuriken) - Origami





Table Decorations: Liven up any get together or holiday with table decorations like parasols (larger ones made from doilies, smaller ones made from paper) and coasters made from bright floral designed paper. These light airy touches will make your table a conversation piece. Just for Fun: Give the kids something to kick start their imaginations. 

The plane needs to be symmetrical which requires the folds and creases to be identical on both sides of the paper airplane. This would likely be considered basic origami. Other objects that can be made with basic origami include a simple box, an envelope and a square picture frame. These projects can be made with one sheet of paper using a limited number of folds. 

In different parts of the world there are origami competitions where people showcase their work. Origami is an interesting art. It's difficult to visualize this concept. You really need to see pictures and diagrams to help you understand how this idea is applied. There are many books published about origami. 

If visiting an arts and crafts store and learning they do not carry origami supplies, it's likely a salesperson can point the individual in the right direction. Information about origami can probably be obtained from a library. Since this activity is used by many people in society, the library will certainly carry some literature about it. 

Using mathematics this activity requires the individual to think logically as well. Over the years origami has been taken to a whole new level. People are using this concept to create sculptural art. Individuals who are using this idea as a form of art are creating their own designs. Many of these origami compositions are displayed in art galleries. 

This paper is often called kami, which is the Japanese word for paper. Kami can be bought in various sizes from 2.5cm to 35cm and more. These square pieces of origami paper generally are prepackaged. Origami paper usually weighs less than copy paper allowing it to be used for all sorts of projects. This special paper can be bought in many different colors, usually with one side white and the other colored.