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Origami Popper Folding Instructions

The origami popper (or origami banger) is a very popular action origami. It produces a nice loud "pop" and is easy to make. There's a video of the origami popper in action at the end of this page.

 

Made this origami? Comment and Submit your photo using the comment box at the end of this page!

 

Origami Popper Step 1: Start with a rectangular piece of paper (printer paper will work well for this). Crease the paper along the centerlines as shown below.

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Origami Popper Step 2: Now fold all four corners to the centerline as shown. Then fold the popper in half lengthwise.

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Origami Popper Step 3: Next fold the left and right sides to meet the center crease as shown in the photo below.

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Origami Popper Step 4: FLIP paper over. Fold the left edge over to the right side and the origami popper (banger) is complete!

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Origami Popper Step 5: To make it pop, hold it as shown, then raise it over your head, and swing your arm down suddenly. A flap will pop out and make the noise. You can tuck it back and repeat.

 

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Here's a video of the origami popper in action:

 

Thanks to reader Nick from Oklahoma for submitting his photo of the origami popper. "This one is just plain cool to have." We agree!

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From Katie in State College " Origami Popper! Lol. I love this sooo much! I'm gonna make one for all my friends! :3 "

Katie - Love your decorated paper and action sequence!

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From Nicole in England:

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From Faith in Tampa " This is My Origami Popper! I didn't get to color it Yet but it's all good."

Origami Popper at origami-instructions.com

 

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