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! (21–30)
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.
sports car
If you’re looking for something to delight a vehicle-loving boy, an origami sports car is a great pick.
Despite being made of paper, it captures the cool lines of a real sports car, making it perfect for pretend play after you finish folding.
Another plus: you only need a single sheet of origami paper.
Since both the front and back colors show, using double-sided paper will give your creation even more originality.
The finished model ends up about the size of a small toy car, and there are a few finer folds, so for younger children it might be better to cut and use a larger sheet of origami paper or even wrapping paper.
Origami ideas that boys will want to make! (31–40)
ice cream
Ice cream is a must-have treat for the hot season! Using origami, why not make different kinds of ice cream? Prepare one sheet of origami for the ice and one for the cone.
Start the cone by making triangular creases, then fold straight from the two corners toward the central crease.
Fold in the excess parts, and create a long, narrow flap where it will attach to the ice.
For the ice, make a small square and round off the corners to finish.
Then simply stick the two together and decorate it to look like your favorite flavor.
Try making all sorts of ice: the one you want to eat, a uniquely original one—have fun creating a variety of ice creams!
Also works as a finger puppet! Shima-enaga
The long-tailed tit, known as the “snow fairy,” lives in Hokkaido.
Its plush-like round shape and beady eyes are truly adorable.
This is an origami piece inspired by that bird.
Amazingly, it can also be used as a finger puppet—an idea kids will love.
First, fold the origami paper into a triangle, then fold the left and right corners inward so they overlap at the center.
Flip the paper top to bottom, then fold the left and right corners back to form the wings.
Fold down the top corner, which becomes the head, to round it out, and tuck the bottom triangle inward to finish.
Use a pen to draw the wing patterns and face as the final touch.
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.
Spinning shuriken
When you hear “shuriken,” you probably picture something you throw to play with.
But this origami shuriken spins when you blow on it! First, crease a cross on the paper, then fold the left and right edges to meet the central vertical crease.
Fold the top and bottom edges toward the center to make a square, and continue folding so it takes on a pinwheel shape.
Overlap the center sections to create a three-dimensional form, then fold back an edge to make a mouthpiece for blowing.
Your spinning shuriken is complete.
Hold it pinching around the center and blow—whoosh—watch it spin!
Mario: Bullet Bill
The Bullet Bill, which appears as an enemy in the Mario series, has a design like a black cannonball with eyes and arms—simple yet powerful, right? Let’s recreate this classic and popular enemy using origami.
As you shape the black origami paper into a shell-like bullet form, leave a thin strip of the white underside sticking out at the back; once the overall form is set, fold that strip into arm shapes.
Attach the eyes at the end and you’re done.
Since Bullet Bill’s design is simple, it’s also a great idea to make a separate cannon and display them as a set.