Irresistibly fun to make! Simple mushroom origami ideas you can enjoy with kids
Autumn is the season for mushrooms, isn’t it? In this article, we’ll introduce mushroom crafts you can make with origami that you can enjoy together with your kids.
From simple designs to 3D creations and all kinds of mushroom varieties, there’s a wide selection to choose from! We’ve also gathered pieces you can use as practical items, like chopstick rests and frames.
They’re perfect for seasonal decorations or gifts.
These are all ideas you can have fun trying, so be sure to include them in your autumn craft time!
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So fun you’ll want to make them right away! Easy mushroom origami ideas you can enjoy with kids (11–20)
cute mushroom
Here’s an adorable mushroom origami perfect for autumn.
Fold the paper to make creases first, then shape it into a mushroom.
There are various ways to fold a mushroom in origami.
If you give the stem a pointed corner, you can make one that looks like shimeji mushrooms.
Adding white pen dots to the cap makes it extra cute.
You can also add a face to make it even more charming.
Choosing bright, bold colors will give you colorful mushrooms.
Use your favorite origami paper and give it a try!
A large-capped mushroom made from a single sheet of origami paper
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.
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.
brown beech mushroom (Buna-shimeji)
You can even make buna-shimeji mushrooms out of origami, which are great for hot pots and many other dishes! You’ll need one square cut into fourths (use one of those squares), and four rectangles made by cutting a square into eighths.
First, use the eighth-size rectangles to make four mushroom caps.
The folding steps are simple, but since the pieces are eighth-size, the work is a bit fiddly, so be careful.
Next, use the quarter-size square to fold the stem base.
This part is also simple, so you shouldn’t have trouble with the steps.
Finally, glue the mushroom caps to the stem base by sandwiching them into the base, and you’re done.
Using origami in slightly different shades will make it look even nicer.
Super Mario’s mushroom
When it comes to indispensable items for Mario, Nintendo’s iconic character, the Super Mushroom is a must, right? With its red cap covered in white polka dots, almost no stem, and a rounded, cute shape, it’s just adorable.
To make a Super Mushroom with origami, you’ll need one square sheet of red origami paper and one sheet of light orange origami paper that’s a quarter of that size.
There are many other two-sheet mushroom folding methods, but this one is unique because you glue the two sheets together partway through the process.
After that, you finish by folding to refine the shape.
It’s so fun that items from the games can be made with origami, isn’t it?
Mushroom made from a single sheet of origami paper
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.
A mushroom whose cap and stem are the same color
When looking for ways to fold an origami mushroom, I’ve noticed that many methods make the cap from the front side of the paper and the stem from the back side.
But with a slight change to the steps, you can make both the cap and the stem the same color.
The second half of the folding process is the same, so if you already know a method where the cap and stem end up different colors, just check the first half here.
Imagine where and how you’ll display your finished origami mushroom—if you think a single color would look better, use this method!
Mushroom chopstick rest
When you invite friends over and cook for them, or when you have a family gathering, having seasonally themed chopstick rests is a lovely touch.
So let’s make a mushroom-shaped chopstick rest perfect for autumn using origami! All you need is a 9 cm square sheet of origami paper.
Because the paper is small and the work involves fine details, and there are quite a few steps, the difficulty level is a bit high.
Still, a handmade, seasonally appropriate chopstick rest will make your table setting look thoughtful and stylish, so please give it a try.
pointy mushroom
This is a method that uses only a single square sheet of origami paper and doesn’t require fine creases or complicated steps.
First, crease the square paper in a tic-tac-toe (hash) pattern, then fold along those lines to make a triangle.
This forms the base for the cap.
Next, open up the overlapping part of the triangle and make creases to create the base for the stem.
Finally, fold the corners to refine the shape, and you’re done.
You’ll end up with a mushroom that has a slightly cute look, characterized by its pointed tip on the cap.
Finger puppet mushroom
If you want to make a three-dimensional mushroom, this finger puppet mushroom is recommended.
It can also be used as a finger puppet and uses two sheets of origami paper.
You start by folding it similarly to a paper crane, but the latter half involves many complex folds, so it might be difficult for a child to do alone.
Also, there is only one adhesive contact point in this art piece.
When joining the cap and the stem of the mushroom, we recommend using a strong liquid glue to ensure good adhesion.
The piece is somewhat fragile and may not last long, but once you learn it, it’s easy to make, so give it a try.
