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The classic fortune teller (also called a cootie catcher). Fold the corners to the centre twice, then crease it in half both ways so your fingers can open and close it.
Start with the coloured side up. Fold in half corner to corner, then unfold.
Fold in half along the other diagonal, then unfold.
Turn the paper over.
Fold all four corners in to the centre.
Turn the paper over.
Fold all four corners in to the centre again.
Fold in half from top to bottom, then unfold.
Fold in half from side to side, then unfold.
Turn it over. Slide your thumbs and first fingers under the four square flaps and push the points together. Write colours, numbers and fortunes inside, then play.
One square of paper. 15 cm (6 inch) origami paper is ideal; any square sheet works.
It is rated easy and takes 8 steps. It is one of the simpler models on the site.
Yes. The printable PDF has every diagram and step on 1 page.
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