Simple origami that can be folded from a single sheet
Origami is a type of recreation that people of all ages—from young children to seniors—can enjoy together, and it’s fun whether you’re in a group or on your own.
You may not remember the very first origami you folded as a child, but in this article we’ll introduce ideas that are easy to fold and can be made with just one sheet of paper.
No cutting or gluing needed—these are all simple designs that you can complete with a single sheet of origami paper.
They’re perfect for kids trying origami for the first time, and also great as a warm-up for anyone who hasn’t folded in a while!
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Simple origami you can fold with a single sheet (31–40)
shaved ice
Would you like to make a summer classic—shaved ice—out of origami? First, crease the origami paper along the diagonal and place it so a corner is pointing toward you.
Fold the bottom corner up to the center.
Next, fold the upper-left edge along the diagonal that’s parallel to you, then flip the paper over.
Fold the left and right edges to meet the center line, and turn the model upside down.
From there, keep folding while shaping it with a shaved-ice silhouette in mind until it’s complete.
If you add a straw-spoon made from another sheet of origami paper, it will look even more like shaved ice!
Halloween pumpkin
Let’s make a must-have Jack-o’-lantern for Halloween! Prepare one sheet of origami paper and a pen.
First, fold the paper in half, then fold it in half again to make it one quarter of the original size.
Open the folded section by lifting it up, slip your finger inside to spread it, and fold it into a triangle.
Do the same on the other side.
Next, fold both side edges in toward the center.
Flip it over and fold the two triangles that stick out at the bottom upward.
Fold both side corners in toward the center, and fold the tips slightly inward.
Finally, fold the top triangular part downward, then lift it back up just a little, flip it over, and you’re done! Draw any face you like with a pen to create a unique Jack-o’-lantern ghost.
star
Let’s make a little star out of origami that’s perfect for Tanabata and Christmas.
You can make it with a single sheet of origami paper—no glue or scissors needed! First, fold the paper into a triangle twice to create creases.
Open it up, then fold it in half twice to make square creases.
Open it once to return to a rectangle.
Slip your fingers into the open bottom layer, press down from the top, and fold it into a triangle.
Flip it over and repeat on the other side.
Next, fold the left side down along the center vertical crease, flip it over, and fold the left side down again.
Finally, fold up the parts that form the star’s five-pointed shape, and you’re done.
Using foil origami paper makes it even shinier and more beautiful!
yakko-san
When you think about making a doll with origami, the first thing that probably comes to mind is this “Yakkosan.” It’s standard to make it together with hakama, but this time I’ll introduce just the Yakkosan part.
The folding is very simple: after doing a cushion fold, flip the paper over and do another cushion fold—at that point it’s almost done.
If you start by making a cross-shaped crease, it’s easier to fold.
You’ll do the cushion fold three times; after the last one, flip the paper over, then open and squash-fold three of the four square sections from the center to finish! This model also branches into the snap camera, so it’s definitely worth remembering.
Rose Heart
An unbelievably high-quality rose heart made from a single sheet of origami! Not only can you see the petal pattern, but it also forms a three-dimensional shape that rises toward the center—this is the key feature of this method.
Because you shape it starting from a grid of fine creases both vertically and horizontally, the difficulty is a bit high.
However, many who’ve tried it say the sense of accomplishment is incredible! For those who enjoy detailed work and crafts, it’s a project well worth the challenge.
Give it a try!
Simple Origami You Can Fold with a Single Sheet (41–50)
Japanese bush warbler
Would you like to make a cute, plump bush warbler out of a single sheet of origami paper? First, crease along the diagonals, then fold one side so it lines up with the center line.
Open it once, then fold that side and the adjacent side so they both follow the center line, and open again.
Using the creases you’ve made, fold up the bottom corner, then open and squash-fold the small triangle formed in the center, and fold the tip back to make it smaller.
Next, fold the left and right edges to meet the vertical center line, then continue shaping it into a bush warbler.
Finish by adding eyes with stickers or a pen, and you’re done!
anemone
Let’s make a beautiful anemone with overlapping petal patterns using a single sheet of origami paper.
Once you’ve made creases along the diagonals and a cross, and also folded the four corners into the center to add those creases, you’re ready to begin.
Use those guide lines to add several diagonal creases, then fold the square inward toward the center to gradually shape the anemone.
You might think, “There are creases everywhere—it looks messy,” since you’ll fold and layer it many times, but those wrinkles can enhance the flower’s texture, so don’t worry and keep folding.