[Childcare] August origami: simple and cute ideas

How to fold a Hercules beetle (origami)NEW!

Hercules beetle

The Hercules beetle, whose name was cemented by the smash hit “New Beetle Champion Mushiking,” is said to be the largest in the world, with the biggest specimens reaching 180 mm.

At that size, it’s not just cool—it’s a little scary, right? Let’s try making a Hercules beetle that’s hugely popular with kids.

Prepare two sheets of paper: one gray and one yellow.

Fold along the diagonal, then fold both sides inward to meet the center line.

Next, fold that section diagonally… this part will be the head.

Take the yellow paper, fold it in half and then in half again to make a square, and from there fold a section diagonally to form the tail.

Finally, attach the body and the head to complete it.

Even without using large paper, it’ll still have an impressive presence.

Realistic male and female rhinoceros beetlesNEW!

[Origami] How to Make a Rhinoceros Beetle

Do you know the difference between male and female rhinoceros beetles? The biggest difference is that males have impressive horns, while females don’t.

It can be fun to explore these differences while making male and female beetles.

Let’s try making the male’s horn and the female’s face using rectangular pieces of origami paper.

It’s also nice to craft together with your child while talking about how males and females differ.

Besides the horn and face, you can twist origami to make legs and focus on the finer details, allowing you to create a rhinoceros beetle that looks just like the real thing.

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Double-sided origami sunflowerNEW!

Origami Flower: Easy way to make a sunflower from a single sheet — How to make an easy origami sunflower

This sunflower features slightly three-dimensional petals and looks lovely.

For this method, use double-sided origami paper, so please prepare one that’s yellow on one side and brown on the other.

Fold it in half twice so the brown side ends up on the inside, forming a square.

Open it, then fold it twice again to make a triangle.

Fold the four corners toward the center where the creases intersect to create the petals.

Continue folding as you would when making a crane, and you’ll end up with eight petals.

A nice point of this piece is that it’s completed with just one sheet of origami paper.

Be sure to get double-sided paper and give it a try!

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Summer Origami! How to Fold a Rhinoceros BeetleNEW!

[Summer Origami] Simple beetle folding with voice commentary ☆ How to fold a beetle with paper / Tatsukuri

Origami rhinoceros beetle creations have a cute, round, chubby shape.

Because the design is rounded, there are some parts where you need to make fine folds.

Still, carefully folding each step will give you a satisfying sense of accomplishment when the beetle takes shape.

Adding sticker-made eyes to the finished beetle or attaching legs folded from origami can change the overall style.

Trying different arrangements can be fun, don’t you think? Once it’s done, you can mount it on a backing sheet to display, or place it on a shelf to bring a seasonal touch to your room.

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Kids will love it! Easy origami stag beetleNEW!

Insect Origami! Easy Stag Beetle/Kabuto Beetle Folding Method [With Voice Commentary]

Introducing a versatile rhinoceros beetle that can be used in many ways—as a wall decoration piece or as an eye-catching touch on portfolio covers and the like.

It doesn’t have detailed legs or a cool horn, but it’s easy to fold, so it’s recommended even for small children.

For a beetle model, the unusually few folding steps are also noteworthy.

Add some round, beady eyes and it transforms into an adorable beetle.

Fold the paper along the center line created by a diagonal fold.

Match the tip of the folded section to the opposite corner.

Then fold back the part you just folded once… Written out, it may sound complicated, but it’s actually very simple.

Give it a try!

How to fold a small rhinoceros beetleNEW!

[Origami] How to Make a Small Rhinoceros Beetle

Introducing an adorably tiny origami rhinoceros beetle.

It’s so small it fits not only in a child’s palm but even in a baby’s.

It looks great as a letter decoration or a pop accent on a postcard.

Just note that the paper you fold is quite small, so take your time and enjoy the process without getting impatient.

You’ll use two 3.5 cm squares of paper.

You’ll make the horn piece, the body piece, and the leg piece separately, then glue them together at the end.

Scissors are also used, so it should be suitable for upper-elementary school students and older.

Once you make one, you’ll want to make more—such a cute mini-mini beetle!

King of insects! Origami rhinoceros beetleNEW!

King of insects!! Origami rhinoceros beetle [origami] Easy to make! Parent-child origami! The stag beetle’s rival!!

Some families may do origami together with their children.

If you’re going to do it, you’ll want to fold something that’s easy for kids, right? There are beetle designs—king of the insects—that are simple to fold.

Even though they’re easy for kids, the wings and body are clearly separated like a real rhinoceros beetle.

It even has a long, impressive horn that gives it that authentic beetle presence.

It’s also a great idea to make a watermelon or a tree out of construction paper or origami and display them together with the beetle.

How about making lots of beetles and putting them on display?

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