Origami Jumbo Jet

Here's a fun, taster project from the new My First Origami Book, taking the classic paper aeroplane up a notch! This impressive paper plane can really go the distance, and it's a great way for the kids (and you!) to start learning the basics of the Japanese art of origami.

 

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You will need

1 sheet of 5 x 8-in (148 x 210-mm/A5) paper

 

1. Fold the paper in half width wise and open out. Turn in the corners along one side, so that they meet on the central crease.

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2. Next, turn the tip back so that it sits on the far edge of the paper.

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3. Fold the far side across at an angle from the center mark, so that the front edge lies along the central crease, then repeat on the near side.

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4. Lift up the near half of the jumbo jet, then fold back the wing about 3⁄8 in (1 cm) up from the main crease. Turn over and repeat on the other side.

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5. Fold back the wing tips to finish.

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This project is from My First Origami Book.