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Illustration of how to fold a rotating paper top

Illustration of how to fold a rotating paper top Illustration of how to fold a rotating paper top

Illustration of how to fold a rotating paper top

The spinning top is one of the earliest entertainment tools among Chinese folk. It is also called the spinning top. It is also called Qianle in southern Fujian. The northern region is called "Bingyi" or "Da Lao Niu".

Illustration of how to fold a rotating paper top

This is a simple illustration of how to fold a paper top. Children who like tops can try making it.

Illustration of how to fold a rotating paper top

Take out a square piece of paper, first fold it diagonally, and then follow the creases to form the shape in the illustration.

Illustration of how to fold a rotating paper top

Fold a few more identical parts.

Illustration of how to fold a rotating paper top

Insert the corners of the parts together to successfully complete the production of the top.

Illustration of how to fold a rotating paper top


Illustration of how to fold a rotating paper top


Illustration of how to fold a rotating paper top


Illustration of how to fold a rotating paper top

If you are worried that the top will fall apart, you can also use glue or double-sided tape to stick it on. Finally, it is placed on a flat surface so that the top can rotate crazily on the ground. I believe that children like to play with tops. Every time they see a top, they have a special feeling of surprise. It feels like the top seems to want to spin out of the drawing.