Children love to craft weapons out of paper. Each of us enjoys imagining ourselves as heroes, especially after watching American action movies or watching an older brother play GTA 5. There, the Uzi is one of the iconic weapons in the game. It's fun to immerse oneself in fantasy worlds and recreate one's own adventures. It is for this reason that we have created a detailed guide for children to easily craft a Uzi out of colorful paper, glue, scissors, ruler, and pencil. While our model may not shoot, it certainly looks like the original. This crafting project promotes creativity and is also a lot of fun.

Paper Uzi Gun: Step-by-Step Guide with Photos and Description

To craft such a paper Uzi, you will need a few materials. It is best to make a small purchase at the stationery store. The following materials are required:

  • Colored craft papers (black, gray, or as desired)
  • Glue stick or liquid craft glue
  • Scissors
  • Ruler
  • Pencil
  • Optional: Markers for details

To make crafting easier, we have provided a photo and a detailed description for each step. Follow the instructions step by step to create your own paper Uzi.

Uzi paper gun: Step-by-step instructions with photos and description. The picture 1
Step 1: Fold a sheet of paper in half and then fold the edges towards the center.
Paper Uzi gun: Step-by-step instructions with photos and description. The picture 2
Step 2: Fold the edges towards the center again and then fold the entire sheet in half towards the center.
Paper Uzi gun: Step-by-step guide with photos and description. The picture 3
Step 3: Fold two ends at a 90-degree angle and set this part aside. We now fold the next part.
Paper Uzi gun: Step-by-step instructions with photos and description. The image 4
Step 4: Fold a square sheet of paper in half and then fold the edges towards the center.
Paper Uzi gun: Step-by-step instructions with photos and description. The picture 5
Step 5: Fold the edges towards the center again and then fold the entire sheet in half towards the center. Take a rectangular sheet and divide it in half.
Paper Uzi machine gun: Step-by-step instructions with photos and description. The picture 6
Step 6: One of the halves must be folded four times to make it thin.
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Step 7: Glue this folded half into a ring and insert the handle of the Uzi through it.
Uzi paper gun: Step-by-step instructions with photos and descriptions. Picture 8
Step 8: Now, add the barrel and trigger into the handle.
Uzi gun made from paper: Step-by-step instructions with photos and description. The picture 9
Step 9: Almost done! Take a black marker and decorate the Uzi as desired.

Origami and DIY Ideas for Children

Crafting is not only a great pastime but also offers many benefits for children's development. Fine motor skills are improved as cutting, folding, and sticking promote dexterity. At the same time, creativity and imagination are stimulated. Scientific studies show that motor development is closely linked to brain development. Children who craft early often have a better understanding of spatial perception and develop logical thinking.

Thank you for your interest!

We are glad that you have used our guide! If you are looking for more crafting ideas, we recommend two sections on our platform:

  • Origami: Here you will find over 100 tutorials for amazing paper folding figures.
  • Paper weapons: Here you will find not only Uzi models but also swords, daggers, shurikens, and pistols. As glue, scissors, and colors are often needed, this does not fall under origami but is particularly exciting for boys!

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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.