How to Make an Origami Balloon

Fold a square piece of paper diagonally, in both directions., Fold the paper in half., Bring the upper right corner in as shown., Fold the flaps to the top., Fold the right and left corners into the center of the diamond., Tuck the loose flaps into...

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Fold a square piece of paper diagonally

    The creases should make an "X" in the paper.

    Feel free to add a design to the paper so it appears once it is folded.
  2. Step 2: in both directions.

    Do this by bringing the bottom portion of the paper to meet the top portion of the paper. , Then, repeat this on the other side.

    Press down firmly on the folds. , Then, flip the whole thing over and repeat the same steps on the other side to make a diamond shape. , Repeat this on the other side. , Do this by folding a small triangle on each of the flaps and then tucking them into the folds.

    Repeat this for all four flaps.

    If you have a hard time tucking the flaps into the folds, use tape to secure them to the folds.

    You can also use a pencil to open the folds easily and to avoid damaging the flaps. , Locate the hole in the center of this side. , The ball should inflate
    - just remember to keep those flaps tucked in.

    You might also need to loosen up the other folds a little bit for the ball to become round.

    To make a water balloon, slowly fill the balloon with water via the small hole.
  3. Step 3: Fold the paper in half.

  4. Step 4: Bring the upper right corner in as shown.

  5. Step 5: Fold the flaps to the top.

  6. Step 6: Fold the right and left corners into the center of the diamond.

  7. Step 7: Tuck the loose flaps into the folds you just made.

  8. Step 8: Turn the folded paper to the end that does not have any flaps.

  9. Step 9: Blow into the hole.

Detailed Guide

The creases should make an "X" in the paper.

Feel free to add a design to the paper so it appears once it is folded.

Do this by bringing the bottom portion of the paper to meet the top portion of the paper. , Then, repeat this on the other side.

Press down firmly on the folds. , Then, flip the whole thing over and repeat the same steps on the other side to make a diamond shape. , Repeat this on the other side. , Do this by folding a small triangle on each of the flaps and then tucking them into the folds.

Repeat this for all four flaps.

If you have a hard time tucking the flaps into the folds, use tape to secure them to the folds.

You can also use a pencil to open the folds easily and to avoid damaging the flaps. , Locate the hole in the center of this side. , The ball should inflate
- just remember to keep those flaps tucked in.

You might also need to loosen up the other folds a little bit for the ball to become round.

To make a water balloon, slowly fill the balloon with water via the small hole.

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