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 mountainvalley 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 oldbr the skills to resize the ball with any 2:1 paperbr 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.