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P90 submachine gun made of paper: DIY step-by-step guide

Are you looking for a cool DIY idea that is fun, a bit tricky, and looks great in the end? Then this guide is just right for you! Today we will show you how to craft a paper submachine gun – inspired by the legendary P90 design. With this creative craft project, you will not only build a toy, but a small work of art out of paper!
Such projects promote concentration, patience, and skill. As you create your model step by step, you train your fine motor skills and learn to work precisely. And the best part: you can then play with friends or proudly display your work. These paper weapons are completely harmless – and at the same time a great example of how something really impressive can emerge from imagination and a few crafting materials.

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Of course, there is also a video tutorial for this P90 that we produced ourselves – perfect if you prefer to see how each step works. You can watch it here:
[Here’s the video tutorial]
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Instructions: How to Build Your P90 Model from Paper

Before you start, prepare all your materials and find a quiet place. This craft project is ideal if you want to challenge yourself a bit – step by step you will see how an impressive model emerges from simple paper.

You will need:

Colored or white paper (to your liking)
Scissors
Glue stick
Ruler
Pencil

Simply follow the steps in our photo and video guide. Measure, cut, fold, and glue carefully – it's really fun to see how flat paper turns into a real P90 paper model!

Step 1: Roll 6 sheets of paper crosswise and glue them into paper tubes — ***Step 1:*** *Prepare all materials. Take 6 sheets of paper, lay them horizontally, and roll them from the bottom up into a tube. Secure the end with glue stick.*

Step 2: Cut paper into strips and roll around a pencil — ***Step 2:*** *Take a sheet of paper and cut it into three equal strips. Roll each strip around a pencil or similar object to make it nice and round. Glue the ends. Repeat the same with a second sheet.*

Build a P90 submachine gun out of paper Step 3: glue together 3 long and 3 short tubes — ***Step 3:*** Now you have 6 long and 6 short tubes. Glue three long tubes together, and then three short ones. Press them tightly. Then glue the short bundle onto the long one. Repeat the process with the remaining tubes.

Step 4: Fold the paper multiple times to the center for a stable strip — ***Step 4:*** Lay the sheet horizontally in front of you. Fold it once in the middle and open it again. Then fold the top and bottom to the center fold, and repeat that once more. Smooth the folds well — this will give you a stable, even strip.

Step 5: Fold paper strips into a U-shape — ***Step 5:*** *Fold the paper strip several times until a U shape is formed. Make sure the edges are neat. Cut off any excess end so that everything looks even.*

Build a P90 submachine gun out of paper Step 6: attach two U-shaped forms to the tube construction — ***Step 6:*** *Craft a second U shape. Attach it to the tube structure. Then glue the second tube bundle on top. Now the shape of the P90 can already be recognized!*

Build a P90 submachine gun out of paper Step 7: Wrap and stabilize the shape with paper strips — ***Step 7:*** *To make the shape more stable, wrap a few paper strips around it. Now take paper in the color of your choice and cut three* *strips.*

Step 8: Connecting the tubes for the gun barrel — ***Step 8:*** *Roll each strip into a tube and fit them together to form the barrel of your paper weapon.*

Build a P90 submachine gun out of paper Step 9: Wrap the cut sheet around the body and glue it — ***Step 9:*** *Cut another sheet to fit the shape. Wrap it carefully around the body and glue it securely.*

Step 10: Reinforce the construction with additional strips — ***Step 10:*** *Reinforce the construction with additional strips. Then take another sheet and cut it in half.*

Done!

Great job – you did it! Your paper submachine gun is ready and looks fantastic. We hope you had as much fun crafting as we did creating this guide. Thank you for taking the time to craft with us – your attention and enthusiasm mean a lot to us!
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Published on October 15, 2025 by Vitalii Shynakov

Published on: October 15, 2025
From Vitalii Shynakov

Vitalii Shynakov has been working in the areas of online retail, marketing and customer satisfaction since 2012. Until 2022, he was the head of personnel development and online sales department of four successful stores. He has been part of the TutKit.com team since 2024.