[For Seniors] Autumn Origami to Enjoy in October

Matsutake mushroom origami

[Origami] How to Fold Autumn Delicacy “Matsutake Mushroom”

Let’s recreate the matsutake mushroom—an iconic flavor of Japan’s autumn—using origami.

A key point is to use both sides of the paper to clearly show the color difference between the cap and the stem, while shaping the overall form with a gentle roundness.

Once the piece is neatly folded, it’s also a good idea to draw patterns to make it look even more like a matsutake.

Try imagining a seasonal scene where matsutake are arranged—such as a circular layout inspired by a woven basket—so the mushrooms feel naturally grouped and evocative of the season.

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Three-Dimensional Cosmos

I tried making 3D cosmos origami #shorts

This is a three-dimensional cosmos flower that you complete by repeatedly folding it down small, using the creases radiating in eight directions from the center as guides.

The process involves stacking triangles to match the number of petals, and as you crease the tips of the triangles, you also form the center of the cosmos.

Precise, crisp refolds are crucial, so pay close attention to the creases and fold accurately.

Along the way, gently twist and open the paper to shape the flower, giving it a soft, rounded form.

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Papercut flowers

[Origami] Paper-Cut Flowers (11) Cosmos 🌸

Here’s an idea for making a cosmos flower with paper cutting.

Fold the origami into the specified shape, sketch the petals, and cut along the lines to create a large, single cosmos when you open it.

First, fold the origami in half into a square twice, then fold it once more into a triangle.

Lift half of the stacked layers and fold them so the bottom edge aligns with the left side.

On the other side, fold so the bottom edge aligns with the right side.

That’s the end of the folding steps.

Draw the petal pattern and cut along the lines with scissors.

If you place a yellow round sticker in the center, it will look even more like a cosmos.

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Maple leaf wall decoration

[Elderly Recreation] Maple Leaf Wall Decoration [Autumn Craft]

Why not try making a maple-leaf wall decoration with origami? You’ll end up with a lovely piece full of autumn charm.

Using gradient origami paper will give it an even more beautiful finish.

Since you just fold and cut, older adults can enjoy giving it a try, too.

Display the finished piece in your room to feel the changing seasons.

Making it together with seniors also sparks conversation and makes for a fun time.

It’s good exercise for the fingers as well, so it’s a win-win.

Enjoy autumn to the fullest with a beautiful maple-leaf wall decoration!

Halloween wand

[Origami Halloween] Easy and Cute Pumpkin, Ghost, and Bat Folding / Autumn Origami Decorations, Magic Wand – Origami Halloween Pumpkin Ghost Bat

Let’s make Halloween friends out of origami and turn them into cute wands! They’re perfect for decorations or as gifts for your grandchildren.

Fold pumpkins, ghosts, and bats with origami, then slightly offset another sheet, fold it into a triangle, and roll it tightly from the edge to create the wand, and combine them.

There are many origami Halloween motif videos available, ranging from easy to difficult, so pick ones that are easy for older adults to make!

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Hanging persimmon ornaments

[Origami] How to fold a hanging persimmon decoration | Easy origami

Autumn is the season of appetite and harvest—food is closely tied to this time of year.

And when it comes to iconic autumn flavors, it’s no exaggeration to say that persimmons are at the top of the list.

Let’s try making a hanging persimmon decoration using origami! Fold green paper to create the calyx, cut orange paper like a mandarin peel to shape the rounded fruit, and combine them to give a three-dimensional finish.

Make plenty for a big “harvest” and turn your room into a space so delicious-looking it might just make you hungry!

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ginkgo

[Autumn Origami] The Easiest Ginkgo Leaf Folding Method | Origami Easy Ginkgo Leaf Paper Craft | Fallen Leaves [Easy Autumn Paper Folding] Ginkgo Leaf Origami

Ginkgo leaves that even look like heart shapes turn a beautiful yellow in autumn, don’t they? Let’s make a ginkgo leaf with origami.

First, crease an X on the origami paper, then use those creases to fold it into a triangle once.

Fold both side edges down to meet the center line, then flip the paper over and rotate it top to bottom.

Fold the bottom corner up, then fold it back down so that a small tip peeks out.

Tuck in the corners on both sides of the folded-down section, then slightly open the top corner to the left and right and tuck that corner inside.

Finally, shape the origami into a leaf, and you’re done.

It might be lovely to make many and create a ginkgo tree on a wall display!

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