Fold the middle section at the other end down or curl it with a pencil to make a .
: This is the most critical step. Cut the bottom of each leg into a smooth curve . The inner edge of each foot should be slightly shorter than the outer edge to help it rock side-to-side. Fold the Head and Tail : Fold the middle section at one end up to make a head .
To make a "walking" paper horse—inspired by the spirit of —you can create a simple mechanical paper toy that actually walks down a slight incline using gravity and a rocking motion. Materials Needed Walk Ride RodeoSD
: If it tips, make the legs wider or the body shorter to lower its center of gravity. Walking Horses Made of Paper - J Bell
: If it just slides down, your ramp is too steep or too slippery. Try a surface with more friction, like a piece of felt or a rougher cardboard. Fold the middle section at the other end
: Place your horse at the top of a slanted surface (like a book propped up by a few other books). Give it a gentle tap or tilt to start the rocking motion. It should "walk" down the hill by shifting its weight from one curved foot to the other. Troubleshooting
: Cut a piece of paper into a rectangle, roughly The inner edge of each foot should be
: A long book or a piece of cardboard to use as a ramp. Step-by-Step Instructions