Origami Modular Spinning Top

Origami Modular Spinning Top Step 1: Start with a 6 inch x 6 inch (15cm x 15cm) square origami paper, color side down.

Fold paper in half on the horizontal diagonal axis. Crease well.

Origami Modular Spinning Top Step 2: Fold the top layer A-B down to A-C. Crease well and unfold.

Origami Modular Spinning Top Step 3: Fold point A to point D.

Origami Modular Spinning Top Step 4: Fold the top layer down as shown below. Crease well and unfold.

Origami Modular Spinning Top Step 5: Now, fold the top layer down again like in Step 4. This time, tuck the tip into the pocket.

This completes one unit.

Origami Modular Spinning Top Step 6: Repeat Steps 1 to 5 and make a total of 7 units.

Origami Modular Spinning Top Step 7: Watch the video below for the assembly and also to see how it spins!

Origami Modular Spinning Top Video

 

Here's the completed origami modular spinning top! It's really a very cool origami toy and 7-sided heptagon! Do fold it and give it a spin!