Paper Folding

Paper Airplanes

3 tutorials · Three ways to make.

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Fold only (1)

Basic Dart

Paper: US Letter · 8.5 × 11 in
Tools: No scissors or glue
Preparation + 9 numbered steps

Make a narrow body, then open two wings. Start here for the simplest materials list.

Cut & fold (1)

Cut-and-fold Glider

Paper: 8 × 11 in blank
Tools: Scissors, ruler and pencil · No glue
Preparation + 7 numbered steps

Draw and cut a connected wing-and-tail outline, then fold the front edge four times.

Cut, fold & assemble (1)

Paper Bird

Paper: 8 × 4 in blank
Tools: Scissors, ruler, pencil, 2 pins and tape
Preparation + 6 numbered steps

Cut broad wings and a diamond tail, fold a shallow V, then add weights. Adult pin handling.

Paper sizes and tools are attributes of each tutorial. Paper Bird includes folding and added parts, with adult pin handling. Sources & limits →