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How come whenever I make it, it spins slowly and then dies out?

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Most of the time that means you're not putting enough spin behind it, or your airfoils aren't developed enough so you're generating excess drag across the wing, which will slow it down.

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How do I make it not fly away outside?

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If made correctly, it should come back towards you after you throw it.

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Can you make the steps easier?

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To sum them up, just mark the shape of a boomerang on wood, then cut it out, and give curves to the wood.

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How much are real ones?

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If you're asking about commercially made boomerangs, Amazon offers them for around $10 up to about $30.

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If my boomerang flew away in the wind, is it too light?

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Yes, it is. Use heavier wood to make the boomerang. Not too heavy, though, or it won’t fly at all.

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How do I make a paper boomerang work correctly?

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If you follow the steps carefully and make sure your creases are good, it should work.

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In step 6 of the paper boomerang, I didn't see clearly what was done. What exactly happens in this step?

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Do you see the diamond shaped crease? Put your finger in the line in the diamond and let it close up. It should turn into a triangle. Put the top flap of the triangle down toward you, and the end result should look like an L shape. The triangle should be smaller now.

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Does it matter how long the cardboard wings are?

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No, they will just affect how fast it spins. It would be best to find a beginner template from the internet.

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Can I use any other material other than cardboard to make a boomerang?

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Yes, wood will work and sometimes people make them out of plastic. I like to use cardboard though. It always works fine.

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