Origami Rocket

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This tutorial will show you how to fold an origami rocket – just in time for July 4th! It’s not too hard, either, which makes it great as a last-minute craft for kids. The rocket can lie flat to be glued on a flat surface, or stand on its own to be used as a table center piece. Use American-themed paper or colors for a festive touch. Add glitter for some glam. 🙂 Enjoy!

Every year for the 4th of July, my family gathers in New Jersey for a barbecue. There’s a plethora of food – mostly Chinese, but some American too. I always look forward to having hot dogs. I know they’re probably so bad for you, but it’s quite delicious if you ask me!

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Written Instructions

Warning: Written instructions may be confusing for beginners. They’re meant to be generalguidelines, and will often skip ahead! If you’re lost, refer to the video tutorial above, where I go into extreme detail. 🙂

MATERIALS

1 square sheet of paper (recommended size: 6″ x 6″)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Start with a waterbomb base.

2. Fold flaps to center crease. Repeat on both sides. Unfold.

3. Fold flaps upward to align with top tip.

4. Squash fold to create two squares (one on each side). Repeat steps 2-4 on the other side!

5. Maneuver flaps so that the side WITHOUT the squash-folded-squares are showing (image on left).
Fold flap, and align with vertical center crease (image on right). Repeat on both sides.