Cool origami that boys will love and want to fold

cicada

Simple 'Cicada' Origami 1

Let’s try making cicadas out of origami—the insects that all start chirping loudly in summer! Choose brown or black origami paper to match your favorite kind of cicada and give it a try.

First, fold the paper into a triangle.

Then fold both sides toward the center so that the edges end up on top.

Fold the part you just folded down about halfway, and then fold the lower section upward in the same staggered, halfway manner.

Finally, fold the corners on both sides diagonally inward, and you’re done.

If you like, add eyes using a pen or round stickers.

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grasshopper

Easy Grasshopper Origami (Simple version using one sheet of origami paper)

Grasshoppers are one of the creatures children feel close to—they love catching and observing them as they hop around in the grass.

This time, we’ll show you how to make a grasshopper.

You can make it with just one sheet of origami paper, so it’s perfect for seasonal crafts in preschool or kindergarten.

Since there are many steps that require fine creases and more complex folds, it’s recommended for older preschoolers who can use their fingers skillfully and follow instructions smoothly.

It also sounds fun to make lots of grasshoppers and play with them together.

medal

[Origami] How to Make a Sparkling Medal – origami medal

Here’s how to make a sparkly medal.

You’ll need sparkly origami paper, clear tape, and a ribbon.

Fold the origami paper into a triangle three times, then open it.

Fold the corners toward the center to make a square.

Once it’s a square, fold the four flappy triangular parts outward.

Next, fold the four corners inward again.

Fold the four triangular sections outward once more, flip the piece over, and fold the four slightly protruding triangles inward.

Secure all four folded spots with clear tape.

Turn it to the front, fold the four corners outward, and tape each corner—now the medal is complete! Make a loop with the ribbon and tape it to the back of the medal to finish.

You can also write numbers or other designs on the front if you like.

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Squid from Splatoon

[Origami] How to make a Splatoon squid — surprisingly easy and cute | Nintendo Switch

This is an idea for making the squid from the game Splatoon with origami.

Fold the paper in half to make a crease, then open it and place the paper so the crease runs vertically.

Fold the top left and right corners toward the center, then fold the left and right edges so they stop about 1 cm before the center line.

Next, fold the left and right edges of the triangle inward by about 1 cm, and make small cuts at both ends of the triangle’s base.

The triangular part will be the squid’s head, and the section below it will be the body.

Make a cut in the center of the bottom part of the paper, then make one more cut on each side, each 1 cm apart.

After that, simply fold in the corners and edges to refine the squid’s shape.

Add round stickers or similar for the eyes, and you’ll have a squid that looks just like the character!

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Lion

Origami lion – easy origami

Lions regularly rank near the top in various “coolest animals” lists.

Combined with their nickname, the “king of beasts,” they seem to be popular with many children.

So how about trying to fold a lion in origami? For this idea, prepare brown and ochre origami paper to recreate the body and the mane, respectively.

Aim to capture a dignified, powerful look.

The basic finished form doesn’t include a face, so feel free to draw one however you like.

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cicada

Origami Summer Easy! How to fold a cicada

When cicadas begin to sing, it really feels like summer has arrived, and their buzzing evokes the heat, doesn’t it? This piece is about recreating cicadas—an iconic insect of summer—with origami to get into the summer spirit.

Since the wings on their backs are a distinctive feature of cicadas, we’ll include that as well and craft the whole thing from a single sheet of origami paper.

Start by folding the paper into a triangle, then keep folding further; by opening up the corners, you’ll shape it into a cicada carrying wings on its back.

If you also use the white side on the back, it will look more three-dimensional, which I highly recommend.

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Snap camera

[Origami] Easy! Fun to play with: How to fold a “Snap Camera” (Origami camera)

Isn’t an origami mochi with a gimmick pretty rare? So, I’d like to introduce an idea called the “Pachin Camera.” It’s about folding origami into a camera-like form.

Part of it is built so that, when you unhook an interlocking section—like crochet loops—it makes a snapping sound, similar to a shutter.

The folding process is a bit complex, but once you make it, you can play with it over and over.

You can also draw details like the lens as illustrations to complete the look.

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