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[Recreation] Summary of Recommended Origami Ideas for Seniors

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Origami is a seated group activity that everyone can enjoy.

Because origami uses your fingertips, it also serves as brain training and can help prevent cognitive decline.

If you don’t fold regularly, it’s easy to forget how to make certain models, isn’t it?

In this article, we’ve gathered seasonal items, animals, plants, and more—from easy folds to more advanced designs.

You can make lots of pieces to decorate the wall, or stick them onto fans and other items to create your own projects.

Why not read this article and try folding together with older adults?

[Recreation] A roundup of origami ideas recommended for seniors (111–120)

Mount Fuji

[Origami] A 3D Mount Fuji folding method every Japanese person should know ♪ How to make a Mount Fuji box [Practical Origami]

Mount Fuji

Let’s make a three-dimensional box inspired by Mount Fuji, a symbol of Japan.

Although it tapers toward the top, it still has a solid box structure, making it practical as a small container.

Fold by carefully layering triangles, paying attention to the base and the opening as you go.

This care helps achieve a beautiful, three-dimensional finish, so a key point is to fold neatly to avoid creases.

While Mount Fuji typically evokes overlapping blue and white, it could be fun to experiment with other colors to enjoy different impressions.

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Origami coaster

How to fold an origami coaster – easy! For New Year’s, Respect-for-the-Aged gatherings, Respect for the Aged Day / origami coaster easy! Hina Matsuri

Origami coaster

A hexagonal coaster made with origami is appealing not only because you can enjoy the crafting process, but also because it’s convenient to use right away.

By repeatedly forming triangles along the creases and tucking the folds, you create a sturdy coaster.

A single-color sheet gives a simple finish, but using printed origami paper makes for a more vibrant result, which is also recommended.

Also, choosing a rough-textured paper should help keep items from slipping, making it a practical coaster.

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Origami-Only Spinning Kaleidoscope

[Origami] How to Fold a Spinning Kaleidoscope | Origami How to Make a Kaleidoscope Paper Craft | Playable Craft | Fireworks | Magic Circle Paper Folding

Origami-Only Spinning Kaleidoscope

This craft uses eight colors of origami paper, creating a twirling motion that looks like a kaleidoscope.

The key is the shape of each piece: making precise, fine creases and producing uniform parts will ultimately enhance its beauty.

After unfolding the parts and connecting them in a straight line, extend both ends to link them together; once you form a large ring, it’s complete.

By fitting the parts together firmly, the shape won’t collapse when you rotate it inward or outward, and you can enjoy the beautiful pattern changes that make use of the white on the reverse side.

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origami butterfly

[Origami and Quilling] Easy! You can make a butterfly with just one sheet of origami♪ | Home time / origami / butterfly

origami butterfly

This project builds up a three-dimensional finish by adding various parts to a butterfly base made from origami.

Paper quilling is used for the antennae; by tightly rolling and then spreading the paper, you create graceful, three-dimensional curves.

The butterfly base itself is simple—bundle together accordion-folded strips and fan them out—but by refining the fineness of the folds and how you spread them, you can achieve a more beautiful look.

Choosing the right origami paper is also a key point for a refined finish.

After that, just attach the decorations to the base and you’re done.

It also serves as practice: paying close attention to details like the accordion folds and how you roll the antennae is important.

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Origami name tag

Let me show you how to make a name tag out of origami that looks like a woven ribbon.

We’ll fold it using a rectangular piece made by cutting a square of origami paper in half.

It’s very easy to fold, so you can make two tags from one sheet, and you can even use the leftover paper for decoration.

You can place it like a place card and use it as a nameplate, or attach this ribbon tag to crafts made during an activity to write the creator’s name—it’ll look cute either way.

For the ribbon’s tail, you can either cut the notch with scissors or create it by folding, so choose whichever method you prefer.

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