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How to Make Fidget Toys Out of Paper? Photo & Video Tutorial

  • Sanoara
  • Posted: March 10, 2022 - Updated at: November 13, 2022
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Fidget toys are all the rage right now, and there’s no reason you can’t make your own! This origami fidget toy is easy to make and perfect for restless hands. In this tutorial, I’ll show you a very easy fidget origami perfectly suitable for kids and beginners. It will teach you the basics of origami, from folding a simple paper square to creating more complex origami shapes.

Make sure to check my other origami video tutorial:

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How do you make a fidget with just paper?

Step 1: Make sure you take a square piece of paper.

5″X5″ is a good size, but you can choose any size you like, keep it “reasonable,” of course. 

Make sure you take a squire paper.

Step 2: Fold the bottom up.

Fold the bottom to the up.

Step 3: Unfold.

Unfold

Step 4: Fold the right side to the left.

Fold the right side to the left

Step 5: Unfold.

Unfold

Step 6: Fold the left edge to meet the central crease.

Fold the left edge to meet the central crease

Step 7: Rotate & fold the bottom corner to the upper corner diagonally.

Rotate & fold the bottom corner to the upper corner diagonally

Step 8: Do the same for the opposite.

Do the same for opposite

Step 9: Unfold.

Unfold

Step 10: Fold the bottom corner to the middle diagonal fold.

Fold the bottom corner to the middle diagonal fold

Step 11: Do the same for the other 3 corners.

Do the same for the other 3 corners

Step 12: Unfold all previous folds.

Unfold all previous folds

Step 13: Fold 4 corners to the nearest line.

Fold 4 corners to the nearest line

Step 14: Close the paper as before.

Close the paper as before

Step 15: Turn it over.

Turn it over

Step 16: Fold all corners to the middle.

Fold all corners to the middle

Step 17: Turn this over.

Turn this over

Step 18: Bring up horizontal and vertical lines and make small pockets.

Bring the horizontal and vertical line up and make small pockets

Step 19: Fidget toy Finished! Now touch the middle and watch it work.

Fidget toy Finished! Now touch the middle and see it’s working

What homemade fidget toys can you make?

Homemade fidget toys are a great way to keep fidgety hands busy.

10 DIY fidget toys to make

1. A DIY fidget spinner. All you need is a pen or pencil, some bearings (you can find them online or at your local hardware store), and some glue.

2. A DIY stress ball. This is a great way to relieve stress! You will need some balloons, flour, water, and food coloring.

3. A DIY yo-yo. This is a classic homemade fidget toy! You will need some string, a needle, a pen cap, and tape.

4. A DIY slinky. All you need is metal rings (you can find these at your local craft store), a ribbon, and some glue.

5. A DIY marble run. This is a fun one for kids! You will need some PVC pipe, marbles, a drill, and construction adhesive.

6. A DIY hopscotch board. This is another classic fidget toy! You only need concrete pavers, a permanent marker, and some tape.

7. A DIY Tangram puzzle. This is a great way to improve problem-solving skills! You will need some cardstock, scissors, and a ruler.

8. A DIY pegboard game. This is perfect for older kids! You will need a pegboard, wood screws, nails, washers, a hammer, and wood glue.

9. A DIY Chinese Checkers board. This is another excellent game for older kids! You will need a piece of plywood, a jigsaw, some paint or stain, and some game pieces.

10. A DIY tic-tac-toe board. This is another classic game that kids love! You will need Xs and Os, a piece of plywood, and a pencil.

So there you have it! Ten great homemade fidget toy ideas to keep you busy! Get creative and have fun!

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