Irresistibly fun to make! Simple mushroom origami ideas you can enjoy with kids

Kinoko no Yama

[Origami] How to Make Kinoko no Yama (Mushroom Mountain)

Let’s try making an origami craft that looks just like the snack “Kinoko no Yama.” Fold a small piece of origami paper to make the mushroom cap.

Since this would be the chocolate part of the snack, brown origami paper is recommended.

Next, using a piece of origami paper the same size as the cap, fold the stipe (stem).

Since this would be the cracker part of the snack, ocher-colored paper might be a good choice.

There are some fine folds involved, but that’s what makes the finished mushroom look very polished.

Use yellow and yellow-green origami paper to make the Kinoko no Yama box, and try placing your folded mushrooms inside.

Kids are sure to be delighted by how closely it resembles the real thing.

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A large-capped mushroom made from a single sheet of origami paper

[Easy Origami] Super simple way to fold a mushroom! A cute food shape made from a single sheet [Origami World]

There are many ways to fold origami mushrooms.

Here, we’ll introduce a design with a large, hat-like cap on top.

By folding a single sheet of origami paper, you can make a big cap and a sturdy stem.

Since the cap is large, it’s a good idea to use patterned paper or draw polka dots with a pen.

You could also write a little message on the cap and give it to friends or family.

Try using it as a part for indoor decorations like mobiles or hanging ornaments.

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Mushroom made from a single sheet of origami paper

Origami Mushroom / How to fold an origami mushroom

This is a way to fold a mushroom in the orthodox shape that most people probably imagine when they hear “mushroom.” By folding from the front and the back, you can neatly create both the cap and the stem using just a single sheet of origami paper.

Most of the steps are simple, but there are two slightly tricky parts toward the end, so be careful there.

If you’re folding with a child, it might help for an adult to assist.

Using patterned origami paper instead of a single color makes for a unique and fun mushroom.

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matsutake (pine mushroom)

How to fold an origami mushroom (matsutake) Origami Mushroom

Speaking of matsutake, it’s one of the finest ingredients and could be called the king of autumn flavors enjoyed on special occasions.

When it comes to the distinctive shape of matsutake, the long, straight stem and the rounded cap come to mind.

With this folding method, you can recreate that very form of a matsutake! When folding the cap, try to keep that characteristic rounded shape in mind as you proceed.

The steps are very simple, so even people who don’t usually do origami or small children should be able to try it.

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Mushroom ornament

[Autumn Origami] Easy and Cute Mushroom Tutorial / Food Mushroom Decoration - Origami Mushroom

This is a method for folding a three-dimensional mushroom that can stand on its own for display.

You’ll use a quarter-sized square sheet of origami paper and an eighth-sized rectangular sheet.

You’ll also need glue and scissors.

Hearing that tools are involved might make you think, “Isn’t that difficult?” but there’s no need to worry—it’s made with simple steps, so give it a try.

First, fold the quarter-sized origami paper three times into a triangle, then round off the open edge with scissors.

Glue the overlapping section to complete the cap.

After that, roll the eighth-sized paper into a cylinder and attach it to finish.

It feels more like a simple craft than traditional origami, so try making it with your child.

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Simple 3D Mushroom

[Origami] Mushroom Mountain (Kinoko no Yama)

Let’s try making a 3D mushroom using two sheets of origami paper.

First, use the brown paper to fold the cap.

Fold the paper in half twice to make a smaller square, open it up, form a triangle, and then make a few more folds to finish—so the difficulty level isn’t high.

Next, take the light yellow paper, fold it in half, then crease it into four equal sections and shape it like a triangular prism.

Finally, combine the two pieces to complete your 3D mushroom.

If you look at the finished piece, it looks just like Meiji’s Kinoko no Yama! Kids might be delighted if you make one and show it to them.

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enoki (enoki mushrooms)

Speaking of enoki, they’re the mushrooms with many thin, white stems clustered together.

When folding an enoki mushroom out of origami, use a square sheet cut lengthwise into one-eighth strips.

The folding steps themselves aren’t difficult, but since each strip will be about 2 cm wide, you’ll need to make very fine creases.

Make several of these and bundle them together to complete the enoki.

By the way, origami paper has a grain direction, and it’s easier to fold along the grain.

So, before cutting the paper into eighths, find the direction that folds easily vertically, then cut—this will make the later steps smoother.

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