| Copyright: | Traditional |
| Level: | Easy |
| Steps: | 18 |
| Supplies: | Sheet of 5 x 1/2 inch x 4 1/4 inch origami paper. |
| Recommendations: | -Use 5 x 1/2 inch x 4 1/4 inch paper or larger. |
| Additional Info: | Airplane Type: Phoenix |
These instructions show you how to make a origami airplane. This origami airplane model is based on the Phoenix airplane design. This airplane is not only easy to fold but it’s also a toy aircraft glider that when folded properly can fly level and smooth over long distances. After you are done learning how to make a paper airplane with origami paper; have some fun by taking it out for a flight.
Instructions
Quick Reminders
- Read all of the instructions before getting started.
- Take your time and be patient with yourself.
- It’s ok to start over.
Paper Setup
- If one side of your paper is white then start with the white side of the paper facing up.
- If your paper has color on both sides then start with the color you want to be the main color facing down.
Step: 1 of 18
Important: Follow the “Paper Setup” instructions first.
Start with the main color side down. In the picture we want the airplane’s main color to be blue.
Step: 2 of 18
Fold the paper in half vertically from left to right.
Step: 3 of 18
Unfold the paper.
Step: 4 of 18
Fold the top right corner onto the vertical crease.
Step: 5 of 18
Fold the top left corner onto the vertical crease.
Step: 6 of 18
Fold the top point down to create a horizontal crease with the previous 2 folds.
Step: 7 of 18
This is how the paper should look.
Step: 8 of 18
Fold the top right point of the paper halfway down on the triangle crease.
Step: 9 of 18
Fold the top left point of the paper halfway down on the triangle crease.
Step: 10 of 18
Fold the bottom point of the center triangle until it is aligned with the edges of the last two folds.
Step: 11 of 18
Turn the paper over from left to right.
Step: 12 of 18
Fold the paper in half vertically from left to right.
Step: 13 of 18
Rotate the paper left and lay the paper flat.
Step: 14 of 18
Fold the top flap of the paper to align with the bottom of the paper.
Step: 15 of 18
Turn the paper over from left to right.
Step: 16 of 18
Fold the top flap of the paper to align with the bottom of the paper.
Step: 17 of 18
Fold the airplane’s wings so that they make a corner with the center of the airplane.
Step: 18 of 18
This is how the airplane’s wings should look.
Congratulations on completing the Origami Airplane!
Now that you learned how to make a paper airplane with origami paper, take it out for a flight!
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