How to make an origami pinwheel.

Make an Origami Pinwheel.

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Fold on diagonal.

Fold on diagonal.

Unfold, rotate 90\u00b0. Fold on diagonal.

Unfold, rotate 90°. Fold on diagonal.

Turn over, fold 2 corners down to midpoint.

Turn over, fold 2 corners down to midpoint.

Fold in 1/2.

Fold in 1/2.

Notice fold on diagonal 1/2 way up folded edge.

Notice fold on diagonal 1/2 way up folded edge.

This is the fold we will use next.

This is the fold we will use next.

Push in on lower corner until it folds in making parallelogram. This is a completed module. Make 8.

Push in on lower corner until it folds in making parallelogram. This is a completed module. Make 8.

Insert 1 module into other module.

Insert 1 module into other module.

Fold corners into second module.

Fold corners into second module.

Repeat on 8 pieces using all 4 colors before repeating color pattern.

Repeat on 8 pieces using all 4 colors before repeating color pattern.

Gently jostle pieces to open or close. Enjoy.

Gently jostle pieces to open or close. Enjoy.

  • 8 pieces of colored origami paper.
  • (In pairs, 2/color)