How to : How to Make an Origami Balloon

Part 1

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Fold a square piece of paper diagonally, in both directions. The creases should make an “X” in the paper.
- You can find a range of origami paper on Amazon.
- Feel free to add a design to the paper so it appears once it is folded.
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Fold the paper in half. Do this by bringing the bottom portion of the paper to meet the top portion of the paper.
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Bring the upper right corner in as shown. Then, repeat this on the other side. Press down firmly on the folds.^{[1]

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Fold the flaps to the top. Then, flip the whole thing over and repeat the same steps on the other side to make a diamond shape.

Part 2

Part 2 of 2:

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Fold the right and left corners into the center of the diamond. Repeat this on the other side.
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Tuck the loose flaps into the folds you just made. Do this by folding a small triangle on each of the flaps and then tucking them into the folds. Repeat this for all four flaps.
- If you have a hard time tucking the flaps into the folds, use tape to secure them to the folds.
- You can also use a pencil to open the folds easily and to avoid damaging the flaps.
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Turn the folded paper to the end that does not have any flaps. Locate the hole in the center of this side.
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Blow into the hole. The ball should inflate – just remember to keep those flaps tucked in.
- You might also need to loosen up the other folds a little bit for the ball to become round.
- To make a water balloon, slowly fill the balloon with water via the small hole.^{[2]
  
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