How to Make a Paper Water Bomb

Use origami to craft a water bomb.

A paper water bomb is an balloon-style origami creation that can be filled with water and used as an alternative to a water balloon. Creating a water bomb requires only some simple folding, and a steady hand to pour in the water.

Things You'll Need

• Paper square
• Small glass of water

Instructions

1. Fold the paper square in half. Open the paper and fold diagonally, one corner to the other. Open the paper and fold along the other diagonal.

2. With the paper open and flat, fold it in half along the horizontal line. Push the corners inside the folded paper, along the folded lines from Step 1, and run your nail or finger along all the creases to flatten the shape. The paper should be in the shape of a triangle, with four flaps.

3. Lay the paper with the longest edge facing you. Fold the two corners nearest you up to the top point and then flip the paper over and do the same with the other two corners. The paper should now be in the shame of a diamond, with a small, vertical opening in the center on each side.

4. Fold the left and right corners of the diamond toward the center line, creating small pockets. Repeat on the other side and then fold the triangular flaps at the bottom of the balloon into the pockets.

5. Open the balloon so that it creates an "X." Find the hole at the top of the balloon, and blow into it to open the paper into its balloon shape. Fill the balloon with water.

Tips & Warnings

• Use a pen cap or your fingernail to make the creases and folds as tight as possible. It will make folding and creating the balloon easier.

• Do not force the paper to fold, and be gentle when inflating the balloon or filling it with water, so you do not rip the balloon.

References

• YouTube: How to Make a Paper Balloon (Water Bomb)