How to Make a Paper Flexagon

by Creator Guy in Craft > Paper

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How to Make a Paper Flexagon

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Have you ever been laying in bed at 1:00 at night? Well make this flexagon and after you spin it your hands will get so tired and you'll fall asleep. If that doesn't work, get out of bed and eat a warm cookie. If that doesn't work, listen to some music. If that doesn't work, then I can't help you.

Supplies

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You will need a pen, scissors, ruler, and paper. If not, then don't do this and cry.

Measure 5.5 Inches Horizontally

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Measure 5.5 Inches with the ruler.

Cut on the Line You Just Drew

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Cut on the line you just drew and throw away the smaller piece of paper.

Fold the Piece of Paper in Half Horizontally

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Fold the piece of paper in half horizontally.

Do a Cupboard Fold

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To do a cupboard fold, fold the ends of the piece of paper to the middle line.

Fold the Piece of Paper Like This

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Fold them like that. I really don't know how to explain this step.

Draw This Pattern

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Draw that pattern. Like I just said in the last seven words of step 5.

Fold on the Lines You Just Drew

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Fold on the lines you just drew.

Fold the Paper Into a Triangle Shape

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Just like the step title says.

Fold the Paper Into a Flexagon

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Fold the paper into a flexagon as shown.

And...You're Done!