Paper Ball origami

Light, vivid colours and easily pocketable. Do you still remember the good old paper balls? Spending fifty cents at the bookshop could provide you with hours of entertainment! Blow into the opening and watch it puff up like magic. When it comes to playing with paper balls, the choice is all yours!

Instructions

Step 1: Fold a square piece of paper diagonally, in both directions. The creases should make an "X" in the paper. Fold the paper in half Do this by bringing the bottom portion of the paper to meet the top portion of the paper.

Step 2: Bring the upper right corner in as shown Then, repeat this on the other side. Press down firmly on the folds.

Fold the flaps to the top. Then, flip the whole thing over and repeat the same steps on the other side to make a diamond shape.

Step 3: Fold the right and left corners into the center of the diamond. Repeat this on the other side.

Step 4: Tuck the loose flaps into the folds you just made. 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.

Step 5: Turn the folded paper to the end that does not have any flaps. Locate the hole in the center of this side. Blow into the hole The ball should inflate - just remember to keep those flaps tucked in.