Origami Fortune Teller — How to Make and Play

How to fold a paper fortune teller

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   Step 1: Mark the first center

   Fold the square in half from top to bottom, crease, and reopen.

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   Step 2: Cross the center

   Fold the square from left to right, crease, and reopen.

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   Step 3: Bring in four corners

   Fold each corner to the center where the two creases cross.

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   Step 4: Turn the packet over

   Turn the smaller square over, keeping all four folded corners underneath.

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   Step 5: Fold four corners again

   Bring all four new corners to the center, making a smaller square.

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   Step 6: Loosen the first hinge

   Fold the packet in half horizontally, press lightly, and reopen.

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   Step 7: Loosen the second hinge

   Fold it in half vertically, press lightly, and reopen.

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   Step 8: Label the outside

   Turn over and write one color name on each of the four square flaps.

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   Step 9: Number the inside

   Turn back over and number the eight small triangular flaps from one to eight.

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    Step 10: Add the fortunes

    Lift each numbered flap, write a short answer underneath, then close the flap.

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    Step 11: Find the finger pockets

    Fold the packet in half and slide both thumbs and index fingers into the four outside pockets.

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    Step 12: Open and play

    Push your fingers together to raise the center, then open alternately while spelling a color or counting a chosen number.

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