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! (91–100)
windmill
Here’s an introduction to an origami pinwheel that spins with a puff of breath—no batteries or special tools needed.
Once you have your favorite color of origami paper, a toothpick, and a straw, you’re ready to start.
Cut the blades of the pinwheel with scissors and glue them toward the center so they’ll catch the air.
Pierce the center with a toothpick, attach a bendy (flexible) straw to it, and you’ve got a pinwheel that spins when you blow on it.
It’s also fun to make several and play together with friends.
origami cracker
When it comes to origami toys that are super simple yet keep kids totally absorbed, the “cracker” (paper popper) comes to mind.
I’m sure many parents played with it at least once, too.
While many people may have made it with newspaper, this is the origami version.
It’s very easy to make! Fold the origami paper in half into a square twice, then squash-fold it into a triangle on both sides—and you’re done! Anyone can make it easily, so if your child likes it, it’s fun to make together.
Even kids who first look puzzled and say, “What’s this?” will perk up the moment it makes a sound!
ladybug
This is an adorable, plump-looking origami ladybug.
Fold the origami paper into a triangle, then fold both ends toward the tip.
Leave the bottommost layer at the tip and fold the rest back, and tuck the corners you just lifted slightly to the back.
Flip it over and fold the corners inward so the whole shape becomes rounded—your ladybug is complete! You can draw the characteristic polka dots with a pen, but using round stickers makes it easier to create neat patterns.
Finish by drawing a cute face on the white part.
Rolled-up pill bug
If you look around a park, you can usually find at least one pill bug, and for many children it’s one of the most familiar insects.
Here’s an idea for making a pill bug out of origami.
What’s more, this pill bug jumps with a pop when you press and release it, and it curls up into a ball! Kids who love pill bugs will of course enjoy it, and even those who are a bit squeamish might be happy to play with an origami pill bug.
It’s not too difficult to make.
The key to making it look neat is to crease firmly.
Since you’ll be making quite a lot of fine creases, take your time and do each one carefully.
origami
We’re introducing how to fold a stylish spinning top that you can make with just three sheets of origami paper! It’s perfect for making and playing together with your child or friends.
You’ll create each part with the three sheets of paper and assemble them at the end.
There aren’t many difficult steps, and you won’t need glue or scissors, so kids can easily give it a try.
You can also freely customize it by changing the colors or adding patterned paper, letting you express your originality! It would make a delightful handmade gift from a child, too!
In conclusion
How were those origami ideas for boys? Did you find one you’d like to make? If a child feels uneasy about origami, it’s best to start by making one and showing it to spark their interest.
Once they feel like trying it themselves, have them help a little at a time with the parts they can do.
As they stack up successful experiences, they’ll surely come to enjoy the fun of origami.