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shaved ice

How to make Origami Shaved Ice

How about some delicious-looking shaved ice you can make from a single sheet of origami paper? To give the shaved ice a cool feel, you can use tie-dyed origami for the body.

First, fold the paper into a triangle in half, then fold it in half again.

If you think from the finished shape, the remaining steps are surprisingly simple.

And partway through, you actually tear the origami—rip, rip—and the torn edge becomes the pointed tip of the shaved ice, which is a clever twist.

Let’s also make a spoon-straw out of origami and stick it in.

Try making shaved ice in a variety of colors.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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sunflower

[Summer Origami] How to make a sunflower with voice commentary ☆ Origami Sunflower Tutorial / Tatsukuri

When you think of summer flowers, big sunflowers come to mind, don’t they? How about trying to fold a sunflower out of origami? With a quarter-size sheet of origami paper, you can make two petals.

Make four of these and you’ll have enough for one sunflower.

Use brown origami paper to create the center of the flower.

Then make the leaves and stem.

Make as many leaves as you like.

Once all the parts are ready, assemble them to complete the sunflower.

You can display it as is, or paste it onto colored paper for a nice seasonal touch.

If you want more petals, you can simply attach additional origami pieces to the back.

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Plump, three-dimensional wind chime

[Easy ✨ Origami] How to Make a Wind Chime 🎐 Plump and 3D [Summer Wall Decoration] Sways in the Breeze for Extra Refreshment!

Here, we’ll introduce a three-dimensional wind chime made easily with origami.

Prepare two standard 15 cm square sheets of origami.

Fold one sheet into quarters to make a smaller square, then cut it out as if using a template.

When it forms a flower shape with four petals, thread a string through the hole in the center, apply glue to the outer edges, and stick them together.

Cut the other sheet in half, fold each half once, thread a string through, and glue it.

That’s it—finished.

A cool-looking wind chime really evokes the feeling of summer, doesn’t it?

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ground cherry (Japanese lantern plant)

Origami Hozuki (Chinese lantern) physalis fruit origami tutorial

Origami “hōzuki” (Chinese lantern plants) are gentle, summery creations.

Using red or orange origami paper to craft them in 3D lets you charmingly recreate the plump, round fruit.

Add leaves and stems for a more natural look.

The steps are simple enough for seniors to enjoy, and moving the fingers helps improve concentration, which is another plus.

Once finished, the hōzuki can be hung on the wall or placed as small decor to bring a seasonal feel.

Why not enjoy this symbol of summer through origami?

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beetle (specifically, a rhinoceros beetle)

[Origami] How to Make a Rhinoceros Beetle

When it comes to summer, the insect kids long for most is probably the rhinoceros beetle.

It’s a bit complicated, but it looks really cool when finished, so give it a try.

First, divide a sheet of origami paper into four equal parts, use one piece for the body, and make the horn at half that size.

Then divide the remaining half into three to make the legs.

If you twist the paper to form the legs, they’ll look more realistic.

Assemble and glue the parts together to finish.

Try making a female rhinoceros beetle without a horn, too.

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cicada

Origami Summer Easy! How to fold a cicada

Origami cicadas are relatively well-known, so some of you may have made one before.

Up to a certain point, the folding process is similar to making a samurai helmet.

Drawing eyes at the end or adding round stickers makes it cute, and making a bunch to perch on a tree sounds fun, too.

It’s fairly easy to fold, so please give it a try.

While brown or black is more realistic, colorful cicadas could be fun as well.

Sticking them on walls or glass windows also gives a nice seasonal touch.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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Beer and edamame

Origami [Beer and Edamame] Origami Beer & Green Soybeans

We’ll introduce how to fold a beer-themed origami that forms a pouch and can even be used as an envelope, along with an edamame design that pairs perfectly with beer.

For the beer origami, yellow paper is recommended.

It’s also nice to add a message with a white pen, like tiny bubbles.

The edamame looks cute if you make it from a quarter-sized sheet of origami paper.

You can make two types: with pods and without.

After crafting such delicious-looking origami, you might find yourself craving the real thing! Give it a try yourself.

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