Origami perfect for summer. Fun and easy for kids to make!

snow crab

snow crab

This is a snow crab, a sea creature characterized by its large claws and unique shape.

Fold the origami into a triangle, then fold back the bottom portion to create additional creases.

Turn it over and continue folding along the creases to form steps; this will create the crab’s body.

To represent the crab’s signature large claws, layer the paper as you fold, sharpening the tips for a realistic finish.

Once you’ve shaped the claws, draw the eyes with a pen at the end to complete a cute snow crab with an expressive look.

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cicada

Simple 'Cicada' Origami 1

In summer, you can hear cicadas chirping everywhere.

You can make this one quickly with origami, too.

The folding method is the same as the samurai helmet up to a certain point, so it should be easy to follow.

Adding cute eyes makes it look even more like a cicada.

Making lots of cicadas and letting them perch on a tree made from colored construction paper, or sticking them on curtains or walls, would create a seasonal feel and be fun.

Besides the commonly seen way to fold a cicada, there are several variations, so it might be enjoyable to look them up and collect different kinds of origami cicadas.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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Dahlia

What are the flowers and their meanings for August? Origami dahlia

Let’s make a vibrant dahlia flower out of origami.

By delicately spreading and folding the petals, you’ll achieve a gorgeous finish that truly resembles a dahlia.

Children who love flowers will be delighted.

The key to folding a beautiful dahlia is to proceed carefully through each step, aligning the paper precisely as you fold.

Working in a small group with a teacher’s help will result in a cleaner finish.

It’s a lovely origami project that will make you want to create many in different colors.

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tsukada moe

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Pac-Pac Fish

Surprisingly easy 💫 Pac-Man fish 🐟 #origami

Let me show you an easy way to fold a fish whose mouth opens and closes.

Fold the origami paper into thirds both vertically and horizontally to make crease lines, then unfold.

If you have a 3×3 grid of squares, you’re set.

Fold the paper into a triangle twice to make creases and unfold, then add one vertical crease on each side of the center line and unfold again.

Fold the top and bottom corners inward along the three vertical creases to form the protruding parts.

Pinch the left and right corners and fold along the creases—like magic, it turns into a fish shape! Fold the tail fin and dorsal fin inward, puff it up slightly, and it’s done.

If you pinch it top and bottom, the mouth opens and closes—very fun!

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hiyoko sensei

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Goldfish with fluttering tail fins

Origami [Goldfish] Side View * Origami Goldfish

This origami is a goldfish with fluttery, very glamorous tail fins.

It looks even cuter when combined with a heart-shaped origami, so be sure to make them as a set.

You’ll use two quarter-size pieces of origami paper to make the goldfish.

One piece is for the body, and the other is for the tail fin.

Once both are folded, glue them together.

For the eyes, use round stickers or similar.

After making the heart pocket, the back side of the goldfish can be inserted into the pocket—slide it in, and it’s complete.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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Ranchu (a breed of fancy goldfish)

[Origami Goldfish] How to Make a Ranchu

Among goldfish, the ranchu is especially gorgeous—let’s try folding one with origami.

First, fold the paper into a triangle along the diagonal twice.

Next, fold one corner toward the center.

Then flip it over, fold both sides along the middle, and fold the whole piece in half along the center.

After that, make a reverse fold at the tip.

Then make a few more reverse folds.

This part is a bit tricky, so if it’s difficult, please proceed together with a parent or guardian.

Red or orange paper will probably suit it best.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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goldfish with a triangular tail fin

Goldfish origami folding method how to make

This goldfish is relatively easy to fold compared to other goldfish origami.

Because the shape is quite simple, drawing the eyes and scales might make it look more realistic.

To fold it, first make two diagonal folds along the corners.

Then fold the tip slightly, and fold it in half in the perpendicular direction to make a crease there.

Fold the triangular section at the bottom upward.

Finally, fold up the opposite edge from the head to form the tail along that line, and you’re done.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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