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)
Pteranodon paper airplane
Pteranodon was a dinosaur that appeared in the late Cretaceous period, and many of you have probably seen it in movies and the like.
It’s thought to have flown by riding updrafts like a glider, so an origami Pteranodon that can actually fly really captures its essence.
You can not only fold it but also fly it like a paper airplane, making this an origami you can enjoy twice.
Once it’s finished, it would be fun to have a flying contest with friends.
You can also draw a face on it if you like.
paper balloon
Let’s fold a paper balloon, one of the classic origami toys.
This traditional favorite has many steps, but if you follow them one by one, you’ll finish it successfully.
Even if you’ve wondered, “How do you make a paper balloon?” and didn’t know the method, you can make one by folding slowly and carefully.
It’s great for children and older adults alike—please give it a try.
When it’s done, gently blow into it and it will puff up softly.
You can display it, or toss it lightly and play with it.
The finished balloon is very cute, so do try making one!
pickaxe
A pickaxe is a tool used to break rocks or dig through soil, and it also strongly evokes the image of carving out a path.
Let’s make a pickaxe that conveys that sense of determination using a single sheet of origami.
The shape is similar to the pickaxe that appears in Minecraft: fold the whole piece into a long, slender form, then shape the ends so they spread out to the left and right.
The key is to keep symmetry in mind while folding and decide on a thickness that makes it feel powerful.
It’s also a good idea to layer a different color afterward to make the handle stand out.
Mario: “Super Mushroom”
The Super Mushroom is an essential item for powering up Mario, and because it’s such a classic, it instantly brings to mind the fun of the series.
This piece shows how to recreate that Super Mushroom with origami, aiming for a cute, rounded look.
You’ll use two colors of origami paper: first, crease the red sheet into four equal sections, then attach a piece of light orange paper to one of the blocks before folding the shape.
It’s important to round the whole piece nicely and pay attention to the folding technique to create a three-dimensional feel.
Focusing on details like the mushroom’s pattern and facial parts can also be key to making it look more accurate.
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.