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[For Seniors] Autumn Origami to Enjoy in October

October brings a real chill in the air, but it’s also a season full of delicious foods and plenty of unique autumn pleasures.

Many senior care facilities incorporate origami as a recreational activity that also helps train fine motor skills.

How about folding or making origami inspired by themes related to October?

In this article, we share ideas for enjoying origami that features flowers, seasonal scenes, and foods representative of autumn and perfect for October.

Even if you can’t go out for Halloween or to see the fall foliage, you can lift your spirits indoors by enjoying origami!

[For Seniors] Autumn Origami to Enjoy in October (71–80)

Origami apple

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Origami apple

This is an origami piece inspired by apples that become more delicious from autumn to winter.

The branch and leaf parts attached at the end add a cute touch.

The simple steps fold along four-section creases as a guide, and the key is to reduce corners and create roundness.

Keeping symmetry in mind and folding both sides the same way leads to a beautifully rounded overall shape.

It’s also recommended to make the branch and leaf parts deliberately sharp, as that will emphasize the roundness of the main body.

bouquet

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bouquet

This is a three-dimensional cosmos bouquet made by combining parts such as cosmos flowers, leaves, and wrapping.

Each part is created by cutting origami paper with scissors, and by layering, gluing, and angling the pieces, you achieve a 3D effect.

If you’re worried that simply gluing the pieces won’t provide enough strength when bundling them into a bouquet, threading a string through the center will make each flower sturdier.

Once the flower parts are finished, fold a sheet of paper into an accordion (screen-like) shape to use as the wrapping, assemble everything together, and add decorations like a ribbon to complete the bouquet.

Choosing your own color combinations to add originality is also recommended.

Gentian

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Gentian

Gentians, which bloom from August to November as a quintessential autumn flower, are also a classic gift for Respect for the Aged Day.

Let’s recreate the beautiful purple blossoms—said to have been used in traditional Chinese medicine—using origami.

You’ll unfold a firmly folded sheet, create radial creases spreading outward from the center, and then shape the petals to match those folds.

Paying close attention to the outward spread of the petals and moving your fingertips accordingly is key to crafting a beautifully three-dimensional gentian.

[For Seniors] Autumn Origami to Enjoy in October (81–90)

Autumn wall decorations and hanging ornaments

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Autumn wall decorations and hanging ornaments

Let’s make loops out of construction paper or origami in grape-like colors and combine them to create a three-dimensional bunch of grapes.

It’s a simple, repetitive process of linking loops, so it’s easy to do while still giving fingers a good workout.

Using not just single loops but multiple consecutive loops lined up conveys the look of a richly fruited bunch.

Also, instead of sticking to the same purple, using a variety of colors will create a gradient that enhances the three-dimensional effect.

autumn leaves

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autumn leaves

These maple leaf origami are perfect for autumn activities at senior care facilities! Make lots and use them as wall decorations, or just add a few to accent a room.

There aren’t many difficult steps, but there is a part at the end where you make fine folds to shape the leaf, which might be a bit tricky.

Try expressing autumn leaves in your favorite colors—red, yellow, orange, or yellow-green! Using gradient origami paper or washi paper could also make them look beautiful.

In conclusion

We introduced ideas for enjoying origami themed around iconic October flowers and foods.

It’s fun to have everyone fold lots of pieces in various colors and turn them into a wall display you can enjoy even after making them.

As autumn grows colder and a bit melancholy, it would be great to liven things up with cheerful activities that get everyone chatting and having fun.