Who among us did not fold paper airplanes in our childhood?! A bunch of old notebooks, newspapers and magazines were used. This activity remains popular to this day. For children, assembling a paper airplane is exciting and quite simple; everyone has a desire to make the fastest and most beautiful model. This hobby is a well-known form of aerogami, one of the components of the art of paper folding.
In this collection I will show you 5 ways to make a paper airplane with step-by-step photographs. Probably every adult remembers how to make an airplane from an ordinary piece of notebook paper in a matter of seconds. This simple toy, reminiscent of childhood, delights with its flying abilities. At a time when children did not yet know about phones and tablets, it was paper airplanes that entertained boys during school breaks.
Our airplanes, made from plain paper, will help you build your own military aircraft kit. All the models available in this selection on our site are very easy to assemble.
We hope you don't have any difficulties. There are many ways to make a flying plane, we will introduce you to only some of them. After reviewing the pictures, you can design an aircraft carrier or fighter that will not leave you and those around you indifferent. See how to do it here.
DIY paper airplane
Option 1 - combat fighter model
Of course, making simple “ticks” in the form of airplanes is too simple. Using the origami technique, you can teach your child to fold a model of a combat fighter out of paper. The process of making it is simple if you follow the step-by-step photographs presented in this master class.
To create our fighter, one A4 sheet will be enough. We used blue paper.
First, fold the sheet in half.
After this, we do another addition, but in a different direction.
Now you need to bend the lower part to the just marked fold.
We perform a symmetrical fold at the top.
Let's unfold the blank of the future fighter and rotate it a little.
Now let's start forming the wings. To do this, fold the upper right corner as follows.
We will perform a symmetrical fold on the left.
Let's bend the right side again.
On the left side we will make the same fold, and then straighten it.
On the right side, the folded fold needs to be straightened as follows.
After this, you need to bend the top layer to the right.
We do the same with the other wing.
We return to the right side again. Bend the top layer slightly to the left, focusing on the fold line.
After this, fold the fold down.
On the left side we perform the same actions.
Let's turn the fighter blank over to the other side.
Here we repeat all the folds made earlier. First we make small folds on the sides.
After that, we bend everything to the center line.
Now we fold the fighter blank lengthwise.
Let's form its wings. To do this, bend the top layer down.
On the other side, repeat the symmetrical fold.
All that remains is to form the flaps. To do this, make the following folds on both sides.
Our paper fighter plane, made using the origami technique, is ready to fly.
Option 2 - a simple paper airplane model
People have dreamed about flying into the sky since ancient times. Centuries have passed since then, and only a little over 100 years ago the first prototype of a modern aircraft took to the skies. As for children's fun, 21st century technology has allowed toy helicopters and airplanes not only to fly, but to perform aerobatic maneuvers. But these aircraft are expensive and are designed for teenage children.
And if your little son is just starting to become interested in aviation, then it’s time to start making paper airplane crafts with him. The creation of one of these airplanes is presented in this master class.
To make this model we will prepare:
- sheet of colored A4 paper;
- transparent tape;
- scissors.
Before work, let's place our sheet horizontally. After this, the upper side corners need to be bent towards the middle.
You need to do the same with the lower side corners, bend them upward.
The lower edge of the future airplane blank must be bent upward.
Now our triangle should be folded in half.
Let's unfold the blank of the future airplane and rotate it 180 degrees.
We perform a similar fold on the left side. Now the airplane blank has acquired a square shape.
Let's continue working by turning the craft over to the other side.
Here you need to bend the side corners to the center.
We fold the blank of the future airplane lengthwise.
Let's arrange the resulting trapezoid as follows.
Let's start forming the wings of our aircraft. To do this, bend the top layer of the trapezoid at an angle, forming one wing.
We make the second wing in a similar way.
We form the tail part by arching the back part upward to form a triangular fold.
Now it's time to use transparent tape. We connect the right and left halves with a small piece.
Our airplane is ready!
When a person has a piece of paper at hand and an excess of free time, his hands automatically begin to fold a paper airplane. This is a simple origami that everyone can do. Some inquisitive children go further - they begin to make paper models of real airplanes and spaceships.
Of course, it is far from a fact that by making paper airplanes, a child will grow up to be an aircraft designer. But such an activity develops spatial thinking well, and the child also receives pleasure from the result. If you notice a penchant for modeling in your son, then invite him to make a model of a jet plane from individual paper elements.
To create such a paper airplane, we will prepare only 3 square sheets of the same size.
For ease of display in the master class, we use different colors, but a paper airplane can be made in the same color scheme. For the front of the plane we use a red square of paper. Fold it diagonally.
After this, we make a fold along a different diagonal. This is how we did it.
This allows you to fold the red square into a double triangle.
At the top layer of the resulting triangle, fold the right corner down.
The left corner of the same top layer needs to be folded down.
On the reverse side of the red blank we repeat the same thing.
Let's slightly bend the corners of one layer. And we will bend the protruding corners of the other layer up.
After this, tuck the folded corners inward.
We will return the upper corners to their previous position. This completes the work with the red module.
From the yellow square we will create the middle part of the plane. Fold it along two diagonals.
Then we give it the appearance of a double square. In this case, the sequence of work is similar to the previous module.
Bend the corners of the top layer down.
The side corners of the other layer need to be folded towards the center. First we bend the right corner.
After that, fold the left corner.
Now let's tuck the slightly protruding corners inward.
Let's turn the yellow workpiece over to the other side.
The bottom corners need to be folded up.
After that, we'll tuck them inside.
This is what the second module for our paper airplane looks like.
We will make the tail part from a blue square. To do this, the initial steps are repeated until we form a figure in the form of a double triangle.
We bend the side corners of the top layer towards the middle.
After that, we raise them a little. This completes the work on the blue module.
We got such blanks.
You can start assembling the paper airplane. To do this, the corners of the red module must be inserted into the yellow one.
This is how we connected the front and middle parts of the plane.
In order to add the tail part, the workpiece must be turned over to the other side.
After that, insert the blue module.
Our paper jet plane is ready!
Option 4 - fighter plane made of paper
In Soviet times, children's creativity groups at the Palaces of Pioneers were very popular. Every second boy wanted to enroll in an auto, ship or aircraft modeling club. The choice of creative direction was directly related to the professions popular at that time: truck driver, sea captain or pilot.
Perhaps in the 21st century these professions are not shrouded in an aura of heroism, but children still make models of tanks, ships and airplanes. We propose to make a paper fighter that will delight your child with its flight. The process of creating such a paper fighter is shown in this master class.
To make a fighter from paper, take:
- A4 sheet;
- glue;
- scissors.
First, the sheet must be folded in half lengthwise.
Then we will form the bow part, for this we will make a fold in the form of a corner on one side.
After this, the same fold must be made on the other side.
In expanded form, the blank of the future aircraft looks like this.
We bend the corner up.
Now we bend it in the opposite direction, focusing on the edges of the resulting triangle.
You need to give it the following look.
On the other hand we do the same.
On the left side, slightly raise the folds we made.
Turn the inner corner outward.
Now let's bend it inside.
At the top of the resulting triangle, make another fold.
Fold the fold we made to the right side. This is how we got the cockpit.
We fold the workpiece lengthwise.
The back part needs to be cut along the indicated lines. Therefore, it is better to outline them in advance with a pencil.
Cut with scissors. So we began the formation of the tail and wings.
The narrow parts at the edges of the wings need to be folded forward.
Let's do this on the second wing of the fighter.
Let's bend the left wing to the side first.
We also bend the right wing.
Fold the narrow pieces along the edges of the wings in half.
After that, bend them down again.
The cut out part will not be superfluous. We will make the tail part from it.
We paste it in.
Our paper fighter is ready!
Option 5 - a simple DIY paper airplane
Collecting, to one degree or another, is characteristic of every person and especially a child. Some people collect stamps and coins, while others collect models of cars, tanks or airplanes. At the same time, collecting is not a cheap activity, because each model can cost hundreds of rubles. Therefore, you can start small - for example, a child is quite capable of independently making the likeness of some kind of airplane model.
Our master class shows step-by-step production of a simple airplane from colored paper.
To create it, just prepare:
- green sheet of A4 paper;
- scissors;
- glue stick.
First, fold the sheet in half lengthwise.
Now we outline the future nose of the plane. To do this, first bend the corner on one side.
On the other side of the workpiece you need to do the same.
This is what the blank of the future aircraft looks like if you unfold a sheet of paper.
For further work, for the sake of convenience, let’s rotate the workpiece a little. After this, we bend the corner up.
Now you need to make folds on the sides again, forming the nose of the aircraft. First we make a fold on the right.
We make a symmetrical fold on the left.
We bend the corner up again, aligning it with the very top edge of the workpiece.
And now this same corner needs to be bent in the opposite direction so that it protrudes beyond the edge by about 2-3 cm.
Fold the workpiece lengthwise.
We begin to form the wings. To do this, first fold down on one side.
After this, we make a symmetrical fold on the reverse side.
Let's raise both wings up. Now we need scissors, with their help we need to cut along the intended line.
Carefully cut along the marked lines. This made the wings and tail of the plane more clearly visible.
We bend the wings again in different directions. This is what our craft looks like at this stage.
We make small folds along the edges of each wing.
To finalize the tail section, you will need to cut out one more piece from green paper.
We glue it. At the same time, apply glue to the inner fold.
We carefully connect everything. Our airplane is ready!
There are many airplane models, but the one from childhood, No1, is the simplest option. I took the paper, closed my eyes - after a couple of minutes the plane took off into the air... no, after 25 seconds, watch the video!
How to make an airplane fly far and long?
Airplanes that fly indoors need a shift in the center of gravity toward the nose. These models fly faster and better, and are convenient to launch into the air. If you decide to compete against the clock, then you should throw the plane as high as possible so that it can dive longer.
There are as many ways to launch paper airplanes as there are structures for collecting them. The modeler who manages to design his own airplane model will be most satisfied with himself. Any correctly folded airplane will have good flight characteristics.
A model that flies for a long time - video lesson
Helpful Tips:
- Carefully smooth out the fold lines with a hard object or your fingers.
- For products, choose only smooth paper sheets. The airplane will not come out right from crumpled, torn and bent sheets.
- Try to maintain symmetry around the axis when folding the airplane. If this is not done, it will tilt to the side during flight.
In order to make a paper airplane, you need to take a rectangular sheet of paper; it can be of any color. You can use a sheet from a notebook or a newspaper spread; in general, any paper you have will do. The density of the base should be medium so that the plane can fly long distances and be easy to assemble (it is difficult to fix an even fold line on too thick material).
A paper airplane is a great way to have fun, combining business with pleasure, developing fine motor skills, imagination and thinking. Most children are interested in creative activities. If they fold paper crafts, this will help develop children's fingers.
The child will learn to focus attention on the subject, think creatively and connect his imagination to business. For your birthday, you can arrange a competition between children to see who can fold the airplane the fastest.
Working with paper is a real pleasure. A model with smooth, ironed curves will fly high and will not lose its shape for a long time. First get comfortable with simple layouts, then move on to more complex models. Kids love doing origami, so they will be happy to join you in this activity.
Interesting facts
- In the Middle Ages, paper making in Japan became widespread, and origami became a samurai art. At the same time, the culture of folding secret letters emerged. Techniques and methods for folding paper into a variety of figures were practiced in temples over the course of several centuries. Perhaps if it were not for the red-crowned crane, we would not know anything about paper airplanes.
- Every child and adult dreams of an airplane that will fly 100 meters. Do you think this is unrealistic? In 1983, Ken Blackburn from America set a world record; his paper plane stayed in the air for 27.6 seconds.
- The Red Bull Paper Wings competition has reached a global scale. For many years, he and his friends were interested in paper airplanes. In 1989, he took a desperate step by creating the Paper Aircraft Association. From under his hand came a collection of rules for launching paper aircraft, which today is used at competitions at various levels as an official installation.
- The modern airplane was born in the hands of Jack Northrop in 1930, who was a co-founder of Lockheed Corporation. He used paper models to test the design of real aircraft.
Do you still think that paper airplanes are simple creativity? Then let's put together a plane that flies well and folds quickly - perhaps you will become the owner of a new record.
If you are just starting to get acquainted with origami, then first make simple models. When you find a common language with paper and understand that your models fly well, then move on to more complex designs. Using photographs and videos with detailed instructions, you can make your own airplane, playing with which will become a favorite activity for you and your children! Make several models at once and put on a real show on the street.
Remember your childhood - launch a paper plane into the sky! Summer weather!
A paper boat is a wonderful craft! It develops fine motor skills (if you fold crafts carelessly, you won’t get a boat), it trains spatial thinking wonderfully, and besides, you can go outside and play with the resulting boat! Alone, in the company of friends, with parents. Organize a sea expedition or speed race. Boats can be made from colored paper, painted and decorated, and a crew of small toys can be selected for them. In bad weather, you can launch boats in the bathroom, and in the country - in a basin... In a word, practice with these schemes, and you won’t regret it!
Simple paper boat
This is exactly the kind of boat that most dads, and many mothers too, can make out of paper. And if you make it from a sheet of newspaper, you will get a quite tolerable headdress!
During the Soviet Union, these were popular among finishing workers - they provided excellent protection from lime splashes, and after the end of the working day they were simply thrown away. Well, the design of such boats is very, very simple!
If you weren’t into origami as a child and now look at the diagram of a boat with bewilderment, here’s a video for you: detailed, visual, accessible.
Steamboat with two pipes
The second most popular diagram of an origami boat is “from childhood”. Without any doubt and without a diagram, you will remember how to make it, but, just in case, we are still posting the diagram and video.
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An interesting detail is that this particular origami pattern does not seem to be found at all on foreign sites dedicated to children's crafts.
So perhaps this is our Russian steamship! And with two pipes!
Ship with sails
But such a boat, on the contrary, for some reason is not popular among Russian children. Making a romantic boat with sails is not at all difficult; moreover, we have found two ways that lead to the same result. It should be noted that such a boat does not sail so well, but it looks beautiful, and on our streams it is also fresh and unusual!
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* Tip - when watching a video, turn off the sound, for some reason duringexactlyDuring this filming, someone was diligently torturing musical instruments in the background.
Tricky boat
The diagram of this boat is called "Tricky boat", sounds a little like the word "trick". The name can indeed be translated as “cunning, tricky, confusing.” Well, it’s not for nothing that it got such a name! After sitting over the diagram for a good half hour, the author was still unable to fold the boat.
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Fortunately, a video was found on the Internet, and the complex immediately became simple. We must warn you, for the first minute and a half the piece of paper is simply crumpled and smoothed in all directions (apparently this is a necessary condition for performing an ingenious trick), but then the real magic begins!
Date of publication: 26-01-2014, 17:37
If your child requires a new toy, but its purchase is not included in the family budget, then there is no need to despair, because this problem can be easily solved by making a toy aircraft carrier, using the simplest materials at hand. To make an aircraft carrier, you will need to find a corrugated cardboard box, thick cardboard, wax paper, a knife, a marker, colored paper, pliers and wood glue.
The frame of the product must be made of several main parts, namely the deck, the back wall, the bottom, two side walls and the bow. Therefore, the first thing you need to do is start cutting out all the listed parts. It is best to first cut out the deck and, based on its size, cut out all the other parts.
Next you need to start gluing the parts. First you need to glue the bottom with all the walls and the bow, and then glue the deck on top. By the way, you can use a solid box as the bottom and side walls, just like the back, you just need to glue the nose to it and that’s it.
After the glue has dried, you can begin painting the deck. In general, there is nothing complicated here; you can limit yourself to simple markings, or you can paint not only the deck, but the entire aircraft carrier.
At the end, all that remains is to make and then glue the add-ons.
By the way, if you wish, then on the basis of the box that was used as a body you can make an opening box in which you can store airplanes and other toys; for this you will need another box of a slightly smaller size.
