The Origami Magic Ball

this origami is absolutely amazing. in the instructions, it looks very complicated but in fact, all it is is a hell of a lot of prefolding. this is a great model to make if you have a lot of spare time as building it is quite a lengthy process and requires determination and persistence. a lot of fun if you can complete it. for full instructions, see: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EG3GmGZ1Ep8
or for more abridged instructions try: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uyX-T4y_INQ

paper boats

paper boats are great to make because they look good, as well as being functional. this first one is very simple and requires only a moment to make. it is the first paper boat i ever learnt to make, which shows how simple it is. for instructions see
 http://kcupery.home.isp-direct.com/paperfold.html

this one is a little more difficult to make but floats very nicely and looks better than the previous design. this boat is definitely worth making and it can be good to memorize it in case you are ever in need of a small paper boat.for instructions, see http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nx3iLpRk0Dk

paper weapons

this first one is made to hurt and should not not be shot near anybodys face. it is called 'the paper wasp' and is extremely easy to make, and works extremely well.all you need is a of paper and an elastic band. there isnt one way to make them and everybody has their own way of doing it, but the link below will give you all you need to get started.

http://www.instructables.com/id/ultimate-paper-dart/

this next thing is an origami flip knife and looks cool, but cannot do any damage. i found this design on an iPhone app and have folded it many times. as its name suggests, it has a blade that can flip out. it is also easy to make and has very clear instructions.
http://www.instructables.com/id/origami-flip-kinfe!!!/

Rockets!

this post is all about rockets. some are functional and some are just for looks, but they're all easy and fun to make.
this first one is an awesome little rocket which is powered by air. if you pump hard enough, it can get quite a bit of air. i built one back when i was in primary school, which shows you just how easy it is to make. this is one very cool rocket.
http://www.groeg.de/puzzles/rocket.html

this second one is by far the easiest to make. all you need is a straw, a sheet of A4 paper and some glue or tape. when you have made the rocket, all you have to do is blow into the straw and watch your rocket soar through the air and shoot toward whichever target you have chosen.


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cool Origami

Here are a couple of origami designs which anybody can make.
This first one is called 'The crane' and is a traditional japanese design. it is one of the first origami designs i have ever made and is quite easy to make. The crane is a bird commonly found in japan. for instructions visit:http://www.origami-instructions.com/origami-crane.html

this one is called 'the ninja star' and is a really cool and fun piece of origami to make. when it is finished, all you have to do is take aim and throw. this piece can provive hours and hours of fun(just be careful when you are aiming at people).see this site for instructions:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r49V-J6Ikt4

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this first plane is called The Nakamura Lock and is probably the best paper plane ever invented. It will impress even the toughest critics with its quality and air time. throw it gently like you would a tennis ball for maximum effect and watch it crooze through the sky.

visit this website for instructions: http://www.exploratorium.edu/exploring/paper/airplanes.html

the second one is not much to look at, but looks pretty amazing as is spirals through the air. It is called The Ring and is different to any plane you have ever seen before. it is pretty much a paper ring with a weighted end, but it flies quite well. To throw, grasp it as you would a javelin(weighted side forward) and throw in a slightly upward direction.

see here for instructions: http://www.10paperairplanes.com/how-to-make-paper-airplanes/07-the-ring.html