Ribbon made with origami! A collection of simple and cute folding ideas
Have you ever felt like you want to try making a cute ribbon out of origami, but you might give up halfway if the folding is too complicated? In fact, there are several easy ways to fold a ribbon using just one sheet of origami paper.
They’re perfect for decorating small gifts or adding a charming touch to letters, and the finished result looks so gorgeous you wouldn’t believe it’s origami.
In this article, we’ll introduce simple origami ribbon folds you can try right away.
Even if you’re not very handy, you’ll find these fun to make—so feel free to give them a try!
Ribbon made with origami! A collection of easy and cute folding ideas (1–10)
Easy and cute! How to fold a ribbonNEW!
This is a three-dimensional piece where both sides of the knot are shaped like petals.
It’s a great idea for those looking for a ribbon shape different from the classic triangle.
First, fold the top and bottom corners of the origami toward the center, then fold the same way once more.
Fold it in half by bringing the left and right sides together, then open the two corners along the crease and squash them into triangles.
Turn the origami so the triangular parts are on the inside and a flat surface is facing up, then fold back the previously layered left and right sections to the opposite side, aligning them with the squashed triangles.
Fold all four corners of the new creases into small triangles, then gently open the origami to the left and right to complete the ribbon.
Easy and cute! How to fold a ribbonNEW!
Let’s make a very simple ribbon using a single sheet of origami paper! Fold your chosen color of origami in half horizontally, then fold the sides in toward the crease.
Unfold, and fold the top and bottom toward the center crease.
Rotate it and fold in half, then fold the sides toward the crease.
Fold it in half vertically and horizontally, open the center, spread it into a triangle and squash it; repeat on the other side.
You’re almost there! With this very simple folding method, you’ll have an adorable ribbon.
It’s easy enough for small children and older adults, so give it a try.
A customizable origami ribbonNEW!
You can write a message in the opening! Here’s how to fold a cute ribbon card.
Place the origami with the white side facing up.
Fold it using the Kannon fold, then fold both top corners down to the center.
Using the folded corners as a starting point, fold the corners diagonally.
Make a fold about 2.5 cm below the top corner.
Fold the center corner upward.
Fold the bottom edge up to meet the folded corners.
From the edge as the starting point, fold the corners diagonally downward.
Tuck the folded part into the gap.
Fold the center corner just a little, and your ribbon card is complete!
Origami ribbon with a heartNEW!
This is an adorable ribbon featuring a heart in the center.
It’s amazing that it’s made from just a single sheet of origami, isn’t it? Pick your favorite color or patterned paper and let’s get started! After cutting the origami paper in half, fold it lengthwise.
Unfold it and fold the sides along the crease.
Fold it in half vertically to start forming the ribbon shape.
Along the way, you’ll be able to create a heart in the center.
Some steps are a bit intricate, but you’ll feel a great sense of accomplishment once it’s finished.
It also makes a wonderful gift for children or for women.
Origami heart with a ribbonNEW!
A ribbon pops out of a heart! Here’s a very cute origami to try.
First, fold into a triangle twice to make creases, then squash along the creases.
Squash-fold the inner sections so they become triangles.
Fold all four corners up along the edges, then fold down both corners on one side.
Flip it over and shape it into a heart.
Turn it to the front and fold the two bottom corners diagonally outward so they stick out.
Open the top part into a pocket and adjust it into a ribbon shape, and you’re done! Writing a message and adding it as a gift will make it even more delightful.
Cute for wrapping too! How to fold a ribbonNEW!
This is a stylish way to fold a ribbon for wrapping.
Fold the origami paper into a triangle twice, then fold it twice more to make a square.
Crease along the folds, place the side that doesn’t open on top, and bend it slightly.
Open it up, then fold it again along the square formed in the center.
Fold a few centimeters inward from the edges and open it, then make five small cuts with scissors to shape it into a ribbon.
The three-dimensional form and the way the ribbon ends cross downward make it look just like the real thing.
It looks lovely on gifts and wrapping, so give it a try.
A Fluffy Ribbon Made with Just Half a Sheet of Origami PaperNEW!
This fluffy, cute ribbon is perfect for wall decorations and gift wrapping.
Since you only use half of a square sheet of origami paper, you can make two ribbons from one sheet! First, fold it lengthwise in half to make a crease, then fold both edges toward that crease.
Fold it in half so that the short edges meet, make triangular creases on the end that doesn’t open, and unfold.
Using the X-shaped crease in the center as your axis, continue folding, then open it out into a ribbon shape.
Open the corner formed in the center, spread the ribbon ends, tuck in the corners, and gently puff and shape the whole piece with a wavy finish to complete it.
