Things You\’ll Need
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Paper
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Chalk in assorted colors (optional)
A moth-inspired paper airplane Image Credit: Megan Andersen
Making a unique paper airplane that looks great and flies well can be a fun project to share with friends. This is an example of a paper airplane inspired by a moth.
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Step 1
Fold number one. Image Credit: Megan Andersen
With a sheet of 8.5 x 11 paper laid out horizontally in front of you, fold the upper right hand corner down toward the lower left. The upper left corner should come to a neat point, while the lower left remains about 2 inches away from the corner that WAS the upper right.
Step 2
Fold number two. Image Credit: Megan Andersen
Bring the lower right point up to the upper left point and meet the two points exactly. Crease the folds with your thumbnail.
Step 3
Fold number three. Image Credit: Megan Andersen
Open the paper so that two peaks face downward.
Step 4
Fold number four. Image Credit: Megan Andersen
Take the right "wing" and fold it inward so that it lines up with the center "valley" of your peaks.
Step 5
Fold number five. Image Credit: Megan Andersen
Take the left "wing" and fold it inward so that it lines up with the center "valley" of your peaks.
Step 6
Fold number six. Image Credit: Megan Andersen
Fold the top/center peak down about an inch and a half.
Step 7
Fold number seven. Image Credit: Megan Andersen
Fold the top/center peak back up.
Step 8
Fold number eight. Image Credit: Megan Andersen
Following the horizontal crease of the top peak, fold the right wing back to the right.
Step 9
Fold number nine. Image Credit: Megan Andersen
Fold the left wing back in the same manner as on the right in Step 8.
Step 10
Fold number ten. Image Credit: Megan Andersen
Fold the center peak back down.
Step 11
Fold number eleven. Image Credit: Megan Andersen
Fold the entire span of the top of the plane down ¾ of an inch (peak and wings) and crease it with your fingernail.
Step 12
Fold number twelve. Image Credit: Megan Andersen
Then pull the center triangle back up.
Step 13
Fold number thirteen. Image Credit: Megan Andersen
Grab the very center of your plane at the fold, and pull the wings back to meet each other (folded side out)
Step 14
Fold number fourteen. Image Credit: Megan Andersen
Pinch the center point of the airplane and fold both wings down to expose the moth shape. Crease the paper to secure the body of the plane.
Step 15
Fly the plane. Image Credit: Megan Andersen
Fly the plane as is.
Step 16
Color the plane. Image Credit: Megan Andersen
Or color the plane with chalk to look like your favorite moth or butterfly…
Step 17
Float like a butterfly! Image Credit: Megan Andersen
Then take it outside and enjoy!
