[For Seniors] Autumn Origami to Enjoy in October

Halloween paper fan

[Halloween Origami] How to Make a Halloween Paper Fan – Origami Halloween

One of the events that heats up in October is Halloween.

Many senior care facilities and day-service centers seem to incorporate Halloween into their October events and recreational activities.

Some older adults may not be very familiar with Halloween.

How about making Halloween crafts together with them and giving them a chance to experience it? This time, we’re introducing Halloween paper fans.

You combine accordion-folded parts and assemble them into a circle.

Because it uses the fingertips a lot, it can also help stimulate the brain.

Once finished, try decorating the facility’s walls or your own room with the pieces.

It’s a craft that lets seniors feel the season while enjoying Halloween.

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a three-dimensional chestnut burr

[Origami] How to Make a Chestnut (Spiky Burr)

Let’s try folding chestnuts with origami, as chestnuts are in season in October.

Some older adults may have fond memories of going chestnut gathering in autumn.

Doing origami could be a nice way to reminisce about those past experiences.

October also features Jusan’ya, an age-old Japanese custom.

Because it coincides with the chestnut harvest and offerings are made, it’s also called the “Chestnut Moon.” The steps for this origami are simple, so it seems perfect for folding together while chatting.

You can also make the spiky burr that encloses the chestnut out of origami, allowing the chestnut to stand upright.

It will look lovely displayed in your room just as it is.

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Hanging decorations of autumn leaves

[Easy Origami] Maple Leaf Hanging Decoration: Enjoy Autumn Leaves Indoors [How to Make] Fall Wall Decor | DIY Paper Maple Leaf Craft

October is the time when the trees turn brilliant shades of red and yellow.

The autumn colors of maples and Japanese maples are especially charming, aren’t they? The hanging origami maple decoration introduced here is perfect for enjoying in October.

The process is very simple, and you’ll end up with a lovely piece.

Divide a sheet of origami into four equal parts and use just three of them to create maple and Japanese maple leaves.

Attach a string to the finished leaves to complete the hanging decoration.

Display it indoors, and you’ll feel as if you’ve gone out to view the autumn foliage.

It’s a great way for older adults who have difficulty moving around to enjoy the feeling of autumn leaves indoors.

By the way, “kaede” (maple) and “momiji” (Japanese maple) are actually the same in botanical classification.

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chrysanthemum

[Origami] How to fold a beautiful flower: Chrysanthemum (Kiku) [Origami] Easy flower origami

Chrysanthemums are one of the flowers that represent autumn, aren’t they? Chrysanthemums come in a variety of colors, and there are many types ranging from small to large blooms.

Let’s help older adults feel the autumn season even more with origami chrysanthemums.

Start by creasing the origami paper, then fold the chrysanthemum petal parts.

There are a few slightly complex steps, so it’s a project that people who enjoy origami will likely find fun.

If some older adults find the folding method difficult, please have those around them offer support.

Like the many layered petals of real chrysanthemums, connect the petal parts made from origami.

Using double-sided colored paper or patterned origami will make the piece even more beautiful.

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Grapes & Cherries

[Origami] Make Grapes & Cherries with Simple Parts!

These are soft, rounded parts shaped by gently forming a square sheet of origami.

Arrange small purple circles in a triangle to make grapes, or attach a stem to red circles to make cherries.

The key is a soft appearance—don’t press the creases too hard; fold gently to add a raised, three-dimensional look.

When making grapes, the arrangement and layering also matter; changing the order you place them helps create a sense of volume.

Combining various colors instead of using just one can also produce depth through color gradation.

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Origami apple

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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.

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bouquet

How to Make an Origami Bouquet ♥ Cosmos ♥ 432 Hz Just Intonation BGM ♥ Digest Version ♥ How to Make Paper Flowers (Origami Cosmos)

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.

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