Origami ideas boys will want to make!
We’ll introduce origami ideas and instructions that boys will love, including playable origami toys, favorite creatures, and items perfect for pretend play.
Many of these can be made with just one sheet of origami paper, so even young children can give them a try.
Once you master the folds, try making them in different colors and patterns, or draw eyes and designs with a pen to add your own originality.
If you draw a picture on construction paper and paste your origami on top, it will add a three-dimensional feel and make a wonderful piece of art.
If you’re a boy who wants to try origami, have fun and give it a go!
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Origami ideas boys will want to make! (71–80)
eye
It’s a toy inspired by an eye that shows a blinking-like motion when you hold and move the edge.
Shape the whole piece like an eye while doubling the layers, creating both a handle to move it and a gap that reveals the inner eye.
It’s important to pay attention to how far you fold back and to keep the left and right sides symmetrical.
Once the overall shape is set, draw an eye in the gap and you’re done.
A more realistic drawing is recommended, since it creates a stronger impact when you move it.
The impression of the eye also changes depending on the color of the origami, so try various combinations.
Mini Shoot Game
It’s a toy where you launch a ball from the lifted edge and aim to get it into the hole at the other end.
The target and the launching mechanism are all built into a single sheet of origami, which gives it a cohesive feel.
It’s important to fold carefully with the creases in mind; the overlapping folds create a spring-like lifted shape and a target that stays stable even when the ball goes in.
Since it’s made from a single sheet of origami, making major modifications is tricky, but you can change the feel by adjusting the strength of the mechanism or the angle of the target—so it’s worth experimenting.
pinwheel
Why not try making a pinwheel with origami? A pinwheel is fun twice over—you get to make it and then play with it.
You don’t need scissors or glue, so give it a try.
The folding method is similar to the yakko-san, hakama, and trick boat models.
The key is to gently puff out the blades so they catch the wind and spin easily.
Attach it to a stick like a straw to finish it off so it spins well.
If you run while holding it, it spins beautifully, making it a great item for outdoor play!
Origami Ideas Boys Will Want to Make! (81–90)
Hoppy Frog
Here’s how to make a jumping frog toy out of origami that hops energetically in unexpected directions.
With just paper—no rubber bands or batteries—you can create a bouncy toy that both young children and older adults who used to play a lot with origami will enjoy.
It may look complicated at first, but if you fold it step by step, you’ll get it done—give it a try.
As you near completion, the shape starts looking more and more like a frog, which is adorable.
Once you finish folding, draw the eyes and you’re done.
Flick its backside with your finger and watch your toy frog hop!
stag beetle
This is an origami stag beetle you can make with simple steps and no tools.
All you need is one sheet of black origami paper.
First, fold it in half twice to make a cross-shaped crease.
Fold both sides inward toward the creases, then fold one side inward once more.
Open the folded section once to form the horns.
Flip it over, fold the other side inward to make the body.
Finally, neaten the edges, and you’re done.
Stag beetles are very popular among insects, so give it a try!
smartphone
Some children may envy the smartphones that adults use every day.
In that case, why not make one out of origami so they can feel like they’re using a smartphone at preschool? Fold a sheet of origami paper in half and open it, then fold about 5 mm of each of the opposing edges, and fold them in toward the center crease.
Continue folding while making small cuts so it takes on a long, smartphone-like shape, then attach a screen piece made from another sheet of origami to finish.
Write the time on the screen or draw your favorite pictures and enjoy making your very own smartphone!
munch munch
Let’s make a fun toy that moves with a chomping motion, completed using just a single sheet of origami, and offers many ways to play.
Once you learn how to fold it, you can enjoy playing with friends and family anytime, anywhere with just one piece of origami—so be sure to master it.
The folding method is simple, so it’s suitable for small children and older adults alike.
Once it’s finished, you can make it chomp with one hand, or use both hands to move it.
If you write a few selectable questions and answers on each face, you can even play a little psychology-style game.