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How to Make an Origami Water Balloon

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The traditional water bomb: a paper balloon you puff up by blowing into it. It starts from a waterbomb base and ends as a small cube.

You need: One square of paper. 15 cm (6 inch) origami paper is ideal; any square sheet works.

Step by step

1
Start with the white side up. Fold in half along both diagonals, then unfold.
2
Turn the paper over.
3
Fold in half from top to bottom, then unfold.
4
Push the sides in along the creases and flatten into a triangle. This is a waterbomb base.
5
Fold the bottom corners of the front layer up to the top point.
6
Turn the paper over.
7
Do the same on this side.
8
Fold the left and right corners of the front layer to the centre line.
9
Turn the paper over.
10
Do the same on this side.
11
Fold the two small points at the top down and tuck them into the pockets of the side flaps.
12
Turn the paper over.
13
Do the same on this side.
14
Blow gently into the small hole at the bottom point. The balloon puffs up into a cube.
✓
Your water balloon is done. Fill it with water through the hole if you want a real water bomb.