Paper > How to Make an Origami Ninja Star (Shuriken) - Double-Sided

to make a Ninja Star out of paper (I use printer paper, but you may use origami if you have). This ninja star is interlocked on both sides, giving it a "double-sided" appearance. Please note, I use TWO sheets of paper in this tutorial ONLY because it is EASIER this way for beginners. When I make this usually, I will only use ONE sheet of printer paper!

The star is made by forming two pieces which are mirror images of each other. These pieces are then interlocked into one another to create the ninja star.

The "super shuriken" or Ninja Star Frisbee, is another model I used to make (I made it up myself, although I'm sure I wasn't the first) This, however, is made using the single-sided Ninja Stars, so be sure to watch that tutorial also!

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Paper > How to Make a Transforming Ninja Star (8-Pointed)

I explain in this tutorial how to create the Transforming, a.k.a. 8-pointed Paper Ninja Star or Shuriken. It is a type of Modular Origami Model in which we will interlock or join 8 smaller Modular Units (pieces) to get a larger one. This model was designed by Robert Neale.

All that is required is 8 small square sheets of paper. I am using 9cm x 9cm dimension paper I found in staples, but any Post-It notes should work fine. Smaller origami paper should work well also. However, I don't recommend using origami paper because it is thinner and flimsy, becomes wrinkled and comes apart much faster. If you want to use printer paper, that is fine (but you will wind up wasting a bit). Just make the printer paper into a square, like I do in my other origami tutorials. Then split that square into 4 pieces (fold in half both ways and cut/tear). Either that or you can use each sheet of converted printer paper as one modular unit and make a LARGE transforming ninja star! (see some of my VIDEO RESPONSES)

Thanks for watching and be sure to comment, rate (Like) and subscribe! :-)
-Rob

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Paper > Walking paper

All paper made Biped Robot without wooden shafts and elastic band as power source

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Draw > How to draw a flying bird, step by step

Learn how to draw a flying bird with this easy step by step lesson! Drawing birds can be easy once you've practiced several poses first. I recommend getting a few books of references on birds so you get an idea of the diverse flying poses they come in. I hope you'll enjoy this lesson on drawing a pretty bird! Thanks for viewing!

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