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Origami Pencil

Here's an easy to fold origami pencil. It's perfect for kids!

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Origami Pencil Step 1: Start with a 6 inch x 6 inch (15 cm x 15 cm) square origami paper. Divide paper into 4 vertical sections. Cut or tear out one section. We only need 1/4 of the paper to fold one pencil.

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Origami Pencil Step 2: Fold paper into half on the vertical axis. Crease well and unfold.

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Origami Pencil Step 3: Fold the top left corner to meet the center crease.

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Origami Pencil Step 4: Flip paper over.

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Origami Pencil Step 5: Fold the top left corner over to meet the right edge.

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Origami Pencil Step 6: Flip paper over.

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Origami Pencil Step 7: Fold the right side over to the left.

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Origami Pencil Step 8: Now fold both the top right and left sides to meet in the center. If you want a sharp pencil, try to make both sides meet exactly at the center so that they create a sharp tip.

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Origami Pencil Step 9: Flip paper over and your origami pencil is complete!

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Ready to be used for writing!

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