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Origami Jumping Frog

One index card, ten folds, and a frog that actually jumps when you press its back end. Make two and race them across the table.

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Origami Jumping Frog

Read the full instructions and gather your supplies before starting.

Step 1 of 7

Hold the card tall. Fold the top right corner down to the left edge, crease hard, and unfold. Do the same with the top left corner. You'll have an X of creases near the top.

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Time15 min
You get1 frog (make a whole pond)
DifficultyMediumBarely a mess
SectionCrafting

This one is all yours

Nothing sharp, nothing hot, nowhere far. Tell someone what you're up to, then go ahead and do it on your own.

How to make it

7 steps. Tap one when it's done.

Why that works

The zigzag at the back is a spring. Pressing it stores energy in the bent paper, and when your finger slips off, the paper straightens all at once and shoves the frog into the air.