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How to Fold a Paper Rocket

Learning how to make a paper rocket or airplane can be something that people of all ages might enjoy. Once you have folded your paper rocket, you can either keep it the color of the paper you used, or decorate it with colored pencils, crayons or markers. No matter how old you are, folding a paper rocket and watching it soar through the room or outdoors is an easy task that almost anyone can do.

Things You'll Need

  • Rectangle piece of paper (any size)
  • Flat work surface
  • Crayons or markers (optional)
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Instructions

    • 1

      Place the piece of paper on the flat surface you’re using, fold the paper in half lengthwise and crease the fold.

    • 2

      Unfold the paper.

    • 3

      Fold the top right corner to the center line and fold the top left corner to the center line. Crease both folds.

    • 4

      Fold the new top right corner to the center line so the right diagonal edge of the paper aligns with the center line. Do the same for the new left corner. Crease the folds.

    • 5

      Fold the paper lengthwise (inward) along the creased center line.

    • 6

      Position the shape so the creased center line is closest to you and the pointed side is facing the right. Fold down the top flap so that the edge aligns with the creased center line at the bottom and crease the fold.

    • 7

      Turn the rocket or plane over, and fold and crease the other edge.

    • 8

      Lift up both of the flaps that you just created. These are the rocket’s wings and the rocket is ready to be flown.

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