How to make a paper clapperboard. Step-by-step instructions + 300 photos

This article will show you how to do:

1. DIY paper crackers
2. Paper clapper board
3. Origami paper clapper
4. Paper crackers with confetti
5. Cracker crackers

Lightweight paper clapper

This model paper clapper quite popular. Make it very easy. Take a sheet of tissue paper, too tight sheets just won't work. Fold in half, then unfold. Add all the corners to the line you made in the previous step. Then fold in half along this line. After that, fold this piece in half and open. Fold the corners along this line. Finally, turn out to make a triangle. Hold the cracker as shown in the second photo and wave your hand down. If you folded everything correctly, a loud pop should sound.

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How to make a paper clapper yourself

This walkthrough shows you how to make a paper clapper.

For work, prepare two sheets of paper. Bend the top about 3 cm. The distance from the fold may vary three to four centimeters.

1. Fold the top of the paper again in the same direction as the previous fold.
2. Repeat and continue to fold paper.
3. After the last fold, you should have a small piece of paper sticking out at the bottom.
4. Turn the paper over to the opposite side.
5. Fold the long side of the sheet in half so that the previous folds are perpendicular to the crease.
6. Hold the clapper firmly while holding the corner of the paper (bottom left) with your non-dominant hand and grab the bottom left corner of the folded paper with your dominant hand.
7. Using a non-dominant hand, pull the thicker part until the paper crosses the bottom.
8. Using your dominant hand, grab the folded piece of paper.

To use a paper clapper, hold its holes forward and make a sharp movement with your hand.

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DIY paper clapper

To make a paper clapper, take a sheet of paper and flip it on its side, then fold it in half. Expand and fold again at the fold marks, after which fold the top again in half, repeat again, only now fold everything in half, as in the photo. That's all, you have a ready-made paper clapper.

Now you need to learn how to use it. Take a cracker first around the top corner and hold it lightly. Then flip your back over the folded part, take the sash of this corner, and you get 2 cones. So, you have a paper clapper and you are ready to make some noise. Hold the corner firmly and fold your arm as far as you can. You should hear at least a small crack, while the valves will open. Now proceed to reboot. Just fold the cracker the way paper wants.

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Loud paper clapper

This is the easiest and loud paper clapperwhich you can do with your own hands. It folds very simply and all you need is paper and fingers. Fold in half first (second image). Make sure that nthe lower valve sticks out a littleas in photo 3. Now turn the paper over and fold it in half again (photo 4). You made your paper clapperboard! It looks complicated, but it is not. Hold the 2 inner valves together, as in photo 5. Then pull these valves up and attach them to the outer two valves. Note. Make sure they are not stuck between the fingers when attaching the internal valves.

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How to make a paper clapper

Take a rectangular sheet of paper. On the long side, make 3 folds. Fold the paper in half, leaving the creases outside as shown in the photo. The next step is a bit more complicated, therefore look carefully at the step by step photos.

Then take paper clapper bottom, blow into two large heart-shaped holes, lift up and lower as much as you can. Do not clap near your ear, the sound is really very strong.

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Volume Clapper Paper

Here is a quick way to make small clapper board origami with adjustable volume, so you can adjust the sound volume! It's easy to do and restart, so you can do it in 30 seconds or less. Let's see, how to fold a paper clapper! Here are the folds! After folding in the center, you fold the paper four times, then fold it sideways in half. To reload, click on the part that extends back, and if necessary, pull the parts that you hold when you remove it. To adjust the volume, the middle edge should be lower, then the cotton will be more powerful. That sticks out below This is the "regulator." Pull down, it will be louder, insert more up, it will be quieter.

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How to make two types of paper crackers

there is two ways to make a good paper clapper. Of course, there are many more ways, but only two are shown here.

These two models are not much different, just one clapping louderand another easier to fold. Explain for a long time, just look master class on step by step photos. Better yet, read the instructions on the site, everything is described there in great detail.

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Origami paper clapper board

A simple example of how to make paper clapper board origami in two versions - single and double.

For work, you can use A4 paper. The instructions can be read on the website. Although you’re unlikely to need it, just look at the step by step photos.

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Paper clapper board diagram

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Paper crackers 30 photos

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How to make a paper clapper board with confetti

Homemade paper clapper board with confetti - A quick and easy craft for children and adults. They are a fun and safe alternative to sparklers and real pyrotechnics, so Ideal for young children! Make paper crackers with confetti DIY is not difficult, but it’s an easy way to revive any holiday!

What do you need: balloons, empty tubes from rolls of toilet paper and packing tape. For decoration - paper with a pattern, stickers, sparkles and everything you can think of.

Tie a ball and cut off the tip. Pull the ball tight around the tube and secure in place with a strip of packing tape. For decoration, use pattern paper, stickers, markers, sparkles, etc.

In this case, the crackers were simply wrapped in colored paper, secured with tape and added a few decorations with stickers in the form of stars.

Confetti can be bought, or made with your own hands from colored wrappers.You should do at least 3 tablespoons of confetti for each tube. Pour confetti into the pipe to make it more convenient, use a funnel or a folded sheet of paper.
To start the confetti, pull the bottom of the balloon and release it! Confetti will fly high in the air with a loud bang. Make a whole bunch of these paper clappers and have some fun fun.

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Here is another option how to make a cracker with confetti. The principle is the same, just framed a little more modest.

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DIY paper clapper board with confetti

See how to make a beautiful holiday do-it-yourself popcorn. They are wonderful and colorful, in addition, children love them! They are very simple to make, but keep in mind they make a mess. Of course, these are not the crackers that shoot confetti, but rather resemble English Christmas crackers. In this case, the clapper just needs to be pulled in different directions, it breaks in the right place and sprinkles confetti.
Make such paper clapper possible in several ways. For example, according to this scheme, in the form of candy.

Or with taped ends.

The principle is essentially the same. If you are interested, the instructions can be read on the website. The master class is shown below in step-by-step photos..

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Or here's another safe option baby clapper board with confetti from a roll of toilet paper.

Here the principle is, confetti is poured into a cardboard tube, which is appropriately beautifully designed. Ends close with caps (a circle made of cardboard) on which the rope is attached.

How it works is probably understandable. Pull, the stub falls out, the confetti crumbles. The clap will have to be imitated with a cry of "cheers" or something similar.

Paper crackers with confetti photo

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Cracker crackers

Such cracker crackers traditionally used for Christmas in England, but can be made for parties or on the occasion of a birthday. When stretched on each side, the crackers make a small click and torn in a certain place. Inside, guests will find prizes, treats and a paper crown. We, of course, have different traditions, but why not adopt something good in other countries, especially since the history of cracker crackers is very interesting and comes from China, where they also did something similar, only with bamboo sticks. These lovely cracker paper crackers make the table so festive and work just like table cards.

Necessary materials: Small prizes, paper crowns, cardboard tubes, wrapping paper, scissors, glue and ribbons.

Take wrapping paper, latch and cardboard tube. Apply glue to the end of the paper, then roll it up and seal it tightly. Remove one side and tie the end with tape.

Fill with prizes, toys and sweets, do not forget paper crowns. After the pipe is filled with prizes, disconnect the former, but hold until the last side is connected. Once the cracker is ready, make sure and glue brown bushings on each side crackers.

Serve on plates, guests should each take their own side and pull so that the cracker cracker explodes. Carry paper crowns during your festive meal!

How to make holiday crackers

And here is another example of how to make colorful Christmas cracker crackers. This is not a real festive party in England unless you have a paper crown on your head. This may seem a little strange for readers unfamiliar with the history of Christmas cracker crackers, but for those in the know with these noisy little packages you can get a lot of fun. Making paper crackers crackers is a snap, and filling them with personal greetings, thoughtful gifts, and holiday paper crowns is even easier. Please your guests with unusual traditions, everyone will have fun and interesting. Step by step photos somewhat chaotic, it’s better to read the instructions with explanations and recommendations on how to do everything correctly on the site.

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Crackers crackers photo

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