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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

: Lightly draw two lines along the length to divide the rectangle into three equal columns ( Walk Ride RodeoSD

: Cardstock or index cards work best because they are stiff enough to hold their shape. Tools : Scissors and a ruler. To make a "walking" paper horse—inspired by the

: 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 tips, make the legs wider

: 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 .

toward the center. This creates four "flaps" that will be the legs.

Fold the middle section at the other end down or curl it with a pencil to make a .