How to make a paper cracker - instructions with photos

Today we are making paper crackers with our own hands. Let's start with the simplest ones, which clap loudly. Let's finish with some festive ideas with confetti. Interesting? Then read on.

Most of these paper crafts are made using the origami technique. And to create them, you often just need to repeat step-by-step actions, then everything will work out. Remember we already made paper weapons, airplanes and even flowers? So let's continue.

Moreover, the New Year is coming soon and a firecracker with confetti will be a wonderful addition to a homemade Christmas tree, clock and garlands!

So let's begin!

How to make a paper cracker

Handmade toys can bring joy to children. If we talk about paper products, their production is often associated with the eve of the holiday. Today we will learn how to make a paper cracker. Let's consider not only ordinary options, but also holiday ones.

A paper cracker is a toy that should not cause any difficulties in making. Of course, the first time you fold a craft, you may need adult help.

Regarding materials. Manufacturing does not require hard-to-find means; most often, one sheet of paper is enough. If we talk about a festive cracker, then the materials will be calculated based on the manufacturing option.

So, prepare the paper, now we will tell you how to make a paper cracker.

We recommend that you familiarize yourself with a selection of templates for cutting snowflakes from paper

Surprise firecracker

You will need: wrapping paper, colored paper, sleeve, glue, shaped sequins, paper napkins, scissors, rhinestones, ribbons, surprise (candies, coins, small toys).

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Master Class

1. Cut 4 circles from a paper napkin, their size should be slightly larger than the diameter of the sleeve.
2. Place the sequins on the two circles as shown in the image.
4. Apply glue along the edge of the circle of empty circles and glue them, hiding the sequins.
5. Cover the sleeve with colored paper.
6. Place a surprise inside the sleeve and seal it on both sides with napkin circles with sequins.

7. Wrap the cracker in wrapping paper and tie the ends with ribbon to form a candy.
8. To activate the cracker and get a surprise: you need to pierce one of the napkin circles with sequins with your finger.

The surprise firecracker is ready!

Regular folding cracker

During the manufacturing process you will need a ruler and paper. It is not necessary to use office paper; a newspaper or even a notebook sheet will do.

Diagram of a regular firecracker

The secret of a loud clapper lies in the size of the paper used; the larger it is, the quieter the clap will be, and working with a large sheet is not so convenient. However, the dimensions of the original sheet can be changed at your discretion.

Manufacturing process:

1. Fold the sheet. You should end up with a workpiece divided into two identical halves.
2. We bend the corners inward. We move to the other side of the sheet and repeat the steps. Inspect the triangles, they should be parallel to each other.
3. We fold the workpiece so that the vertices of the triangles touch. We iron the resulting fold with our hands or using a ruler.
4. We work with the first bent line. Fold the workpiece again.
5. Now we need to get a triangle. Open the part of the craft at the top on the right side and pull it to the left. Bend the rectangle. We repeat this with the other part of the workpiece.
6. Take a ruler and carefully iron all the folded lines.

The cracker is ready. It remains to be tested. Take the product in your hands, hold it by the bottom at an angle. Make a sharp movement of your hand from top to bottom. If you hear a characteristic clap while moving, then you have completed the production and now you know how to make a paper cracker.

Original firecracker

You will need: a sheet of thin cardboard, scissors, wrapping paper, double-sided tape, figured glitter, serpentine.

Master Class

1. Cut half a sheet of cardboard.
2. Roll it into a tube and secure with tape.

3. Make a cut in the center of the tube.
4. Wrap the tube in one layer of wrapping paper, securing with tape.
5. Tie one end of the tube with a serpentine.
6. Pour in glitter, filling almost the entire tube.
7. Tie the other end of the tube with a serpentine.

8. Twist the serpentine by running scissors along it.
9. To activate the firecracker: place it horizontally and break it in half.

The original cracker is ready! I recommend watching this video!

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