How to Make a Origami Boat
Author: Creative Butterfly
| Copyright: | Traditional |
| Level: | Begineer |
| Steps: | 28 |
| Supplies: | Sheet of origami paper. |
| Recommendations: | -Use 5 1/2 inch x 4 1/4 inch paper or large paper with same the proportions. |
| Related Terms: | -How to Make a Paper Boat |
The origami boat model is fairly easy to fold and has the added benefit of being a floatable toy that can provide added fun when placed in water. The origami boat is a great choice for those looking for a challenge and a model with a balance of detail and usability. Fun awaits asyou learn how to make a paper boat.
Instructions
Quick Reminders
- Read all of the instructions before getting started.
- Take your time and be patient with yourself.
- It’s ok to start over.
Paper Setup
- If one side of your paper is white then start with the white side of the paper facing down.
- If your paper has color on both sides then start with the color you want to be the main color facing up.
- For example, the paper above has two colors; red and green. Because we want the main color to be red; like in the above picture, we placed the red side of the paper up.
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Important: Follow the “Paper Setup” instructions first.
Start with the color you want the boat to be facing up. We want the boat to be red so the red side is facing up.
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Fold the paper in half from left to right.
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Unfold the previous fold.
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Fold the paper in half from top to bottom.
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Fold the upper right point to the center crease.
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Fold the upper left point to the center crease.
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Fold the top flap of the bottom of the paper to form a crease with the bottom of the left and right triangles.
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Turn the paper over from left to right.
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Fold the right overhanging flap down over the edge.
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Fold the left overhanging flap down over the edge.
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Fold the bottom right point of the paper upward to align with the horizontal bottom of the previous right fold.
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Fold the bottom left point of the paper upward to align with the horizontal bottom of the previous left fold
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Fold the bottom flap of the paper up to make a triangle.
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Push in the left and right points of the bottom of the triangle until the left and right points meet. Place the model flat on a surface.
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Pull the bottom corner of the right flap from underneath the left flap and place it above the left flap. See next step for results.
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Fold the bottom corner of the right flap under the bottom right corner of the right flap.
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Turn the paper over from left to right and place the model on a flat surface.
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Pull the bottom corner of the left flap from underneath the right flap and place it above the right flap. See next step for results.
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Fold the bottom corner of the left flap under the bottom left corner of the left flap.
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Fold the bottom point of the topmost piece of paper up to meet the top point.
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Turn the model over from left to right.
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Fold the bottom point of the paper up to meet the top point.
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Push in the left and right points of the bottom of the triangle until the bottom center of the model opens and the left and right points meet.
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Pull the outer left and right points of the model outward leaving an upward pointing triangle in the center.
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Turn the model upside down.
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This is how the model should look.
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Pull the bottom left and right sides of the model apart to form the base of the boat.
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Turn the model over and place the model on a flat surface.
You may need to repeat step 27 to 28 until the model sits flat on a surface.
Congratulations on completing the Origami Boat!
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