[For Seniors] Autumn Origami to Enjoy in October

turnip

[Vegetable Origami] How to Fold a Turnip – Origami Turnip

Let me show you how to fold an origami turnip.

Turnips are delicious whether boiled, roasted, or eaten raw.

It’s fun that we can make one with origami, isn’t it? First, prepare a sheet of origami paper in a color close to turnip leaves.

The white back side of the paper will become the turnip’s flesh.

Start by folding the paper in half into a square twice to make creases.

Then, like graph paper, create creases that divide it into eighths before you begin folding.

The steps are a bit complex, but it’s a good brain workout, so please give it a try!

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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grasshopper

Cricket, an autumn insect! I tried folding it with origami.

Speaking of autumn, the chirping of insects is beautiful, isn’t it? I’ve heard that feeling emotional about insect sounds is unique to the Japanese.

Let’s make an origami katydid.

First, fold the origami paper in half into a triangle, then make several accordion folds from there.

Finally, use scissors to cut out the antennae, and it’s complete.

If you make it small and stick it on a letter or a colored card as an accent, it will serve as a charming decoration that evokes the feeling of autumn.

Give it a try!

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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Bear Sports Day Wreath

Origami Sports Day ~Tug of War~ Origami Wreath

Let’s make a tug-of-war wreath decorated with a picture of a tug-of-war at a sports day.

It’s very cute and gives a seasonal feel.

First, make four origami bears.

Draw determined expressions on their faces.

Once they’re ready, prepare a backing sheet and glue two bears on each side.

Put a flag in the middle.

Along the top of the backing sheet, attach a string of decorative flags.

The backing sheet can be any shape you like—square or round—but here we’re using a dodecagon.

Please give it a try!

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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Upside-down bat

[Halloween Origami] How to Make a Bat Hanging Upside Down — origami bat Halloween

Let’s make an origami bat that’s perfect for Halloween.

You can enjoy it in different ways, like sticking it onto a backing sheet or stringing several together.

First, fold the paper into a triangle twice along the diagonals, then make a cut with scissors.

The inner part of the cut piece will be the bat’s face, and the outer part will be the wings.

By changing how you fold the wings, you can create variations such as a hanging bat or a flapping bat.

Try making bats with different expressions and use them to decorate!

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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cute black cat

[Origami] How to Make a Halloween Black Cat | Origami Black Cat

When you think of a witch’s companion, a black cat comes to mind, doesn’t it? Black cats were considered the perfect animal to accompany witches because of their color.

It’s said the reason is that witches, who cause mischief in the dark, are harder to spot.

There’s Halloween in October, right? Many places feature witch-themed crafts and even witch costumes.

So, as one Halloween craft idea, how about folding a black cat out of origami? The finished piece can be displayed alongside other Halloween decorations, or you can attach a stick to stand it up and enjoy it as a tabletop decoration.

Let’s enjoy Halloween with seniors through origami.

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Nakajima Junko

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sasanqua

Origami • Camellia sasanqua Origami mandala - Camellia (sakura_craft jc)

With its blooming season from October to December, the sasanqua camellia is cherished as a late-autumn flower.

Many older adults may also be familiar with it, as sasanqua appears in the lyrics of the children’s song “Takibi.” Let’s help seniors feel the autumn season with an origami sasanqua project.

Fold several flower parts and connect them to form the round shape of a sasanqua bloom.

The key point is connecting two flower parts without using glue or adhesive.

Fold in the connecting sections and link them together.

Then make additional folds to shape the flower and finish it.

You’ll end up with a distinctive origami piece that captures the sasanqua’s cute, rounded form.

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Nakajima Junko

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trophy

trophy

October is also a time when many sports days and athletic meets are held.

The daytime weather is mild, and some older adults may feel like getting active.

At sporting events, trophies are sometimes awarded to teams or individuals who achieve excellent results.

So, let’s make a trophy out of origami.

With just one sheet of origami paper, you can fold a lovely trophy.

You can display the finished piece as it is, or use it as a part to attach to an October calendar or wreath.

As you fold, it’s sure to spark conversation about sports events that older adults have participated in, or your children’s or grandchildren’s school sports days.

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Nakajima Junko

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