Are you looking for an exciting DIY idea for kids? We are glad you are stopping by with us. This cool paper revolver in Western style is a fascinating crafting project! Although it's not traditional origami, we use similar folding techniques - all parts are folded from paper and then assembled. With some glue, the revolver becomes even more stable. My 11-year-old son was so excited about this crafting idea that he immediately built it!

Our tutorials always include a self-made video and photos for each crafting step. This allows you to easily follow along at home. The video shows you exactly how to fold the individual parts and assemble them into the revolver. The photos additionally help you with each step. You can watch everything as many times as you like.

This paper revolver is a real highlight for crafting fans! From simple paper emerges an impressive revolver in Western style. The special thing: Theoretically, you could even build it without any glue, but with a few glue dots, it becomes even more stable.

DIY Paper Revolver: Instructions with Photos and Description

For this crafting project, you will need:

Colored paper in various colors
Scissors
A pen
Some glue
Patience for folding

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DIY paper revolver: Instructions with photos and description. The picture 1 — **Step 1**: First, we prepare everything we need for our paper revolver: Scissors, a ruler, some glue, a pen or pencil, and wooden skewers for baking.

DIY paper revolver: instructions with photos and description. The picture 2 — **Step 2**: Take a sheet of paper and fold it in half. Then fold the edges to the center and repeat that step.

DIY Paper Revolver: Instructions with photos and description. The picture 3 — **Step 3**: Now we shape the handle of the revolver.

DIY paper revolver: Instructions with photos and description. The image 4 — **Step 4**: Take another sheet and cut it in half.

DIY paper revolver: Instructions with photos and description. The image 5 — **Step 5**: Fold this piece four times.

DIY paper revolver: Instructions with photos and description. The picture 6 — **Step 6**: Wrap this strip around the barrel. Use the edges of the first part to secure the wrap so it doesn't unroll. At this point, you can use glue - but you don't have to. It depends on your skill.

DIY paper revolver: Instructions with photos and description. The picture 7 — **Step 7**: Now you roll the barrel with the help of the wooden skewer.

DIY paper gun: instructions with photos and description. The picture 8 — **Step 8**: Insert the barrel or two barrels into the handle of the revolver. I prefer the version with two barrels. Then wrap another strip around to hold everything together. Finally, take a pen and decorate the revolver barrel. Done!

DIY Ideas for Kids: Beneficial for Development

This type of more complex crafting projects is perfect for older children! While folding precisely and assembling, they train their fine motor skills and spatial thinking. Working accurately following instructions promotes concentration and endurance. Particularly for children aged 10 and above, such challenging projects are just right.

The joy and pride when a self-made paper revolver is finished at the end boost confidence. Children also learn that with patience and perseverance, great things can be created. We regularly present new and exciting crafting ideas for different age groups.

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Published on January 30, 2025 by Vitalii Shynakov

Published on: January 30, 2025
From Vitalii Shynakov

Vitalii Shynakov has been working in the areas of online retail, marketing and customer satisfaction since 2012. Until 2022, he was the head of personnel development and online sales department of four successful stores. He has been part of the TutKit.com team since 2024.