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! (61–70)
rifle
Rifles are a classic weapon in manga, anime, and movies, and their long barrels convey a sense of power.
This piece shows how to create a rifle—with that stylish image—by combining origami units.
The process involves assembling rectangular sheets and narrow tubes of folded paper.
Each part has gaps that allow other parts to pass through, which increases overall strength.
Real rifles tend to be a single color, but it’s recommended to make the parts in different colors so the sections that interlock are easier to understand.
Because you’ll be combining many complex parts, making crisp creases and shaping each piece precisely is key to a beautiful final result.
Doraemon
Doraemon is a character loved by a wide range of generations, and his round appearance gives him a cute charm.
This is about recreating Doraemon using just a single sheet of origami.
Since Doraemon’s design is blue and white, we’ll use blue origami and also make use of the white underside to form the overall shape.
Be mindful of when to reveal the white side, and refine the corners to round out the figure.
Once the shape is done, draw the facial features to finish—how you draw the face adds a personal touch, which is a fun aspect.
Eevee
Pocket Monsters, commonly known as Pokémon, has a charm that captivates both children and adults.
Many of you were probably hooked on Pokémon GO, the game linked to the real world! Let’s try making Eevee, one of Pokémon’s most popular characters, with origami.
You can make it with a single sheet of paper, and the steps are simple, so it comes together in no time! The key feature is Eevee’s long, cute ears.
Finish it off by drawing an adorable face.
Why not try this origami for a bit of fun or as a craft to do with kids?
Propeller
Do you remember the first piece of origami you ever folded? The memory might be a bit fuzzy, but I think everyone has folded a paper airplane at least once.
Watching a plane you made fly through the air—it was exciting, even moving, wasn’t it? So let me introduce an origami model that’s one step up from the paper airplane: the “propeller,” which some people call a “paper copter.” Once you make it, be sure to play with it together with friends.
In addition to the propeller shown in this video, there are various kinds of propellers and paper copters—like the spinning bamboo-copter type and a box-shaped type that spins a lot.
Have fun and give them all a try!
Baby dragon
Let’s make a small baby dragon with outstretched wings using a single sheet of origami! Fold the paper into a triangle, then open the pocket and fold it into a square.
Proceed as you would when folding a crane, and when you’ve folded one side into a diamond shape, leave the other side as is.
From there, as you continue folding, create a relatively large head, a plump body, wings that are large in proportion to the body, and short legs.
Finally, spread the accordion-folded wings to a suitable width, and you’ll have a tiny dragon that looks as if it’s practicing for takeoff.
