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Illustration of how to fold a paper top. How to fold a spinning origami top.

Illustration of how to fold a paper top. How to fold a spinning origami top.

The top is one of the earliest entertainment toys among Chinese folk. It is also called a top. It is called "Qianle" in southern Fujian and "Bingyi" or "Daolao Niu" in the north. The upper part of the shape is round and the lower part is sharp. In the past, it was mostly made of wood.

Illustration of how to fold a paper top. How to fold a spinning origami top.

Illustration of how to fold a simple paper top. Children who like to play with tops can learn to make one~

Illustration of how to fold a paper top. How to fold a spinning origami top.

Take a square piece of paper and fold it diagonally.

Illustration of how to fold a paper top. How to fold a spinning origami top.

Then follow the creases to form the shape in the picture above.

Illustration of how to fold a paper top. How to fold a spinning origami top.

Fold several more identical components.

Illustration of how to fold a paper top. How to fold a spinning origami top.

Then plug the corners of the components together.

Illustration of how to fold a paper top. How to fold a spinning origami top.

Complete making the paper top.

Illustration of how to fold a paper top. How to fold a spinning origami top.

If you are worried that it will fall apart, you can also use glue or double-sided tape to stick it on.

Illustration of how to fold a paper top. How to fold a spinning origami top.

The last step is to put it on the flat ground and let the top spin~