Q&A for How to Make an Origami Banger

You’ll want to use thicker paper, like cardstock or heavy-weight copy paper, which will create more tension when you snap it, which leads to a louder bang. The paper needs to be sturdy enough to hold its shape but flexible enough to snap when you pull the ends apart. A regular origami paper is typically thin, which might not produce the loud bang when you use a thicker paper. So, if you're aiming for a really loud sound, use a heavier and thicker paper.

Yes. The original pattern for an origami banger uses a rectangular piece of paper.

You hold the banger with the longer side of the triangle facing you. Your fingers should be resting on the point with only two layers.

Yes, it is possible. However, you'll have to do a slight modification to the flap that pops up.

You have to take the two ends and fold them like you would a paper airplane.

No, it just needs to be big enough to bang. I would recommend using A4 paper for the best results.

It may be that you didn't use enough force, the angling of the flap when you strike is off, or you're holding down the flap, making it not possible to pop by itself. Keep practicing, you'll get the hang of it.

It should always come out the same if you follow the directions exactly, but if you'd like to get creative and make your own variation on it, you're free to do so.

Hold the corner of the longer side of the triangle and then angle it at 90 degrees.

You have to angle the flap at 90° to help the paper go "BANG!", and you may have to modify the folds of the paper.

You can try again, and make sure you follow the steps very closely and carefully.

You can use bigger paper or you can "throw" it with more force so the "bang" is louder.

It says at the top of the article that it could potentially be more effective.

Try using a bigger piece of paper. Using a smaller piece can stop the sound.