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Origami Boat

Sail the art of origami with our captivating paper boat. Unfold creativity, craft wonders, and set sail on a paper adventure today!
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Kids Crafts
Servings: 1 boat origami
Author: Alli Ward

Equipment

  • Scissors (optional)
  • Glue (optional)

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Step 1: Start with a rectangular sheet of craft paper. If the paper has a colored side, make sure it is facing down.
    step 1 origami boat
  • Step 2: Fold the paper in half horizontally to create a crease in the center of the paper.
    step 2 origami boat
  • Step 3: Fold the paper in half vertically to create another crease in the center.
    step 3 how to make a paper boat
  • Step 4: Bring the right edge of the paper towards the center crease line, folding it diagonally to create a triangle shape. Crease the fold well.
    step 4 paper boat
  • Step 5: Repeat the previous step for the other edge of the paper, folding it diagonally to create another triangle shape. Crease the fold well.
    step 5 paper boats
  • Step 6: Fold the bottom edge of the paper up to the bottom of the diagonal creases you made in in the last two steps.
    step 6 How to make paper boat
  • Step 7: Flip it over.
    step 8 how to make paper boats
  • Step 8: Repeat the step and fold the bottom edge.
    step 8 how to make a paper voat
  • Step 9: Open the gap of the folded triangular-shaped origami pieces.
    step 9 boat origami
  • Step 10: Bring the top corners of the paper down towards the center of the paper, folding them along the diagonal creases on two sides.
    step 10 how to fold a paper boat
  • Step 11: This will create a diamond shape.
    step 11 paper boat instructions
  • Step 12: Fold the top layer of the bottom point of the paper up along the top edge of the paper to create a triangle shape.
    step 12 how to make an origami boat
  • Step 13: Flip it over.
    step 13 paper boat origami
  • Step 14: Repeat the process. It will create a triangle shape.
    step 14 how to fold a boat from from paper
  • Step 15: Similar to step 9 open the gap in the middle.
    step 15 oragami boat
  • Step 16: Fold it along the two creases on to sides to create a diamond shape.
    step 16 how to make a boat out of paper
  • Step 17: Gently pull the two sides of the boat apart to create a small opening.
    step 17 make a paper boat
  • Step 18: Pinch the bottom corners of the boat and pull them down slightly to make the boat more stable.
    step 18 make boat from paper
  • Step 19: To make the flags cut out triangular colorful craft paper and a thin strip from cardstock paper.
    step 19 make boat with paper
  • Your origami boat is now complete! You can now use it as a decoration or float it in water.
    make a boat from paper

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