How to Fold a Paper Popper

Use a plain sheet of notebook paper to make a paper popper.

A paper popper is a fun and easy toy that is made out of a single sheet of paper. The paper popper is used by swinging your wrist to flick the popper. Hold the corner of the paper popper and swing your wrist in the same manner as if you were throwing a Frisbee. If done correctly, it will make a loud popping sound. Flick your wrist harder to make the popper make a louder sound.

Things You'll Need

• 8 ½- by 11-inch piece of paper

Instructions

1. Fold an 8 ½- by 11-inch piece of paper in half lengthwise. Open the paper.

2. Fold the corners of the paper inward. Place the edge of the paper along the center crease. Crease the outer edge of the paper with your fingers. Repeat to fold and crease all four corners.

3. Fold the paper in half along the center crease. Fold the paper in half and crease the center. Unfold the last fold.

4. Fold the bottom of the paper upward. Place the outer edges along the center crease. Crease the outer edges.

5. Fold the paper in half along the center crease in the opposite direction.

6. Hold the corner of the popper between your thumb and forefinger. Flick your wrist as if you were throwing a Frisbee to pop the paper popper.

References

• University of Nebraska: Paper Popper
• Sound Safari Theater: How to Make a Paper Popper
• YouTube: How to Make Fun Paper Poppers