How to make a Big Newspaper PopperしんぶんしのかみでっぽうBig Newspaper Popper
A big paper popper folded from a double page of newspaper. The large paper makes a much louder "BANG!" than A4 paper.
- 6 steps
- about 5 min
- one double page of newspaper, placed sideways
- Age 5+
6
How to fold
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4つの角を、まん中の線に合わせて折る
Fold all four corners to the center line.
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まん中の線で、上を下へ半分に折る
Fold in half from top to bottom along the center line.
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左右半分に折って、折りすじをつける
Fold in half from left to right and unfold.
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左右のはしを、上のふちがまん中の線に重なるように下へ折る
Fold both ends down so the top edges line up with the center line.
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まん中の線で、うしろへ半分に折る（山折り）
Mountain fold in half along the center line.
新聞紙はやわらかいので、折り目を指でしっかりおさえておくと、よく鳴ります。
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できあがり！しんぶんしのかみでっぽうのできあがり！ 下の、はしが2つ重なった角を持ってあそびます。
Finished! Your big newspaper popper is finished! Hold it by the bottom point, where the two ends meet.
新聞紙の折り目（まん中の線）が、たてになるように置きます。How to play
下の角をしっかり持って、うでを頭の上から下へ、いきおいよくふりおろします。中の紙が飛び出して「パーン！」と大きな音が出ます。音がとても大きいので、人の耳や顔の近くではやらないでね。広い所で、まわりに人がいないのをたしかめてから鳴らそう。
Hold the bottom point tightly and swing your arm down hard from above your head. The inside pops out with a loud "BANG!" It is very loud, so never pop it near anyone's ears or face. Use it in an open space with no one close by.
Origami English in this model
- unfold開く（元に戻す）
- line up合わせる（そろえる）
- mountain fold山折り
- fold in half半分に折る
- corner角
- edge辺（ふち）
- center line中心線
- popperかみでっぽう（パンと鳴るもの）
- newspaper新聞紙
- swingふる
- louderもっと大きい音の
❓ FAQ
- What age is this origami Big Newspaper Popper for?
- About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 6 steps, and takes about 5 minutes.
- What paper do I need?
- one double page of newspaper, placed sideways No scissors or glue are needed.
- What is it called in Japanese?
- In Japanese it is “しんぶんしのかみでっぽう” (新聞紙の紙鉄砲). The word origami (折り紙) itself means “folding paper”: ori = fold, kami = paper.
- Can I print the instructions?
- Yes. “Print the diagram” puts every step on one page (or a PDF), and the practice sheet has the crease lines printed on the paper. Free for home and classroom use.
