How to Make a Paper Battleship

This boat may not float, but it looks awesome and is a good way to show off to friends.

Steps

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   Take a square piece of paper and fold it in half on the diagonal.
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   Unfold and fold on the other diagonal. Unfold.
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   Fold each corner in so they touch the center point.
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   Flip it over and fold the corners in again.
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   Flip it over and fold the corners in again.
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   Flip it over again. Take one of the four little squares on top and place your index finger under the flips. Gently lift it up.
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   Crease it down into a rectangle outside of the "square".
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   Turn it 180 degrees and repeat it for the square diagonally across from the first rectangle.
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   Position the rectangles, so they are vertical and the other two "squares" turn into diamonds. Take both of your thumbs and place each of them underneath the diamonds. Use your index fingers to pull them away from each other (as if you're opening a two-sided door). The rectangles should come together to form the smoke-stacks.
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    Tape the bottom of the boat if you wish to.

Tips

• Use the back of your fingernail or a Popsicle stick or something like that to flatten the edges better.
• Take your time, it will look better.
• It may take a couple tries to get it right, just stick to it.

Things You'll Need

• Square paper
• Tape (optional)