Ready for the ultimate weekend paper project?<br />In this mega-clear, beginner-friendly video I walk you through every single fold, crease and pinch needed to turn one sheet of A4 paper into a mind-blowing “magic ball” – a springy, squashy, self-closing 3D sphere that flattens into a pancake, stretches into a stick, then bounces back to round in seconds.<br />No prior origami skills needed.<br />I slow down the tricky parts, show close-ups of mountain/valley switches, explain the logic behind each pleat and even share my secret tape trick that locks the ball forever without ruining the flex.<br />By the end you will have:<br />a satisfying desk toy that never gets old<br />the skills to resize the ball with any 2:1 paper<br />bragging rights among friends who think origami is “just cranes”<br />Grab some printer paper, a bit of clear tape, hit play and let’s fold the most addictive fidget on the planet!Drop photos of your finished balls in the comments – I feature the coolest ones in the next video.<br />Keywords<br />magic ball origami, detailed origami tutorial, squash ball paper toy, step by step paper crafts, beginner origami projects, foldable fidget toy, how to make magic ball, A4 paper crafts, origami magic ball instructions, DIY stress ball paper, slow origami tutorial, paper squishy ball, origami fidget toy, magic ball step by step, paper folding for beginners