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Instructions on How to Make a Paper Boomerang

Though traditionally used as hunting weapons by Aboriginal Australians, boomerangs are also used for children's throwing games. A boomerang's shape -- either Y-shaped or curved like a sickle -- is designed so the flying weapon returns to the thrower. For safe indoor play, make your own paper boomerang with a few craft supplies.

Things You'll Need

Poster board or card stock
Ruler
Markers (optional)
Craft knife or heavy scissors
Laminating machine and laminating sheets (optional)

Instructions

- 1
  Draw a boomerang shape on a piece of heavy paper. Make the boomerang in a Y-shape with 3 branches spaced 8 inches apart. Each branch should be 4-inches long, 1-inch wide toward the center and slightly wider toward the outer end. Round off the ends of each branch.
- 2
  Decorate the boomerang with markers, if desired.
- 3
  Cut out the boomerang.
- 4
  Laminate the boomerang twice, if desired. Laminating will make the boomerang thicker and more durable.

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