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! (81–90)
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!
dog
This is an origami dog with cute floppy ears.
Fold the origami paper into a triangle and place it with the tip pointing toward you.
Fold down both end corners diagonally, then take only the top layer at the tip and fold it upward so that the back side of the triangle shows on the front.
Fold the remaining bottom layer back in the opposite direction, draw the eyes, nose, and mouth, and you’re done! Besides the method introduced here, there are many other ways to fold a dog.
Pick methods suited for children or try various patterns, and enjoy creating cute works.
Kirby of the Stars
Kirby from the Kirby series is a popular game character loved by both children and adults.
This time, we’ll challenge ourselves to make this character with origami.
Its simple shape makes it easy to fold, and its cute look will surely delight kids.
Origami offers the fun of creating many forms and helps develop creativity through hands-on activity.
It can also be a great opportunity for parent-child communication.
It might be even more fun to finish your Kirby with a variety of expressions.
boomerang
How about making a cool boomerang that flies into the air and comes back to your hand? Prepare a sheet of origami marked with a cross, then first fold the paper in half, and fold it again so that the tip of the triangle points downward.
Next, fold the smaller triangle, and fold the larger triangle along the guideline.
Open the smaller folded section, fold the inner part, and fold the larger part again.
After folding the triangular piece back, insert the creased part into the slot to complete one module.
Make four identical modules, insert each corner into the next, and your boomerang is complete.
Pay attention to your throwing angle and wrist snap, and have fun playing with it!
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!
