Introduction: Origami Heart

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About: The KSU Maker Bus Project is the result of our idea that students must use their imagination and intelligence to design something and then they must have the opportunity to fulfill those designs using tools a…

Origami comes from the Japanese words ori meaning folding and gami meaning paper. The challenge is to transform a flat square piece of paper into a sculpture using folds and creases. Origami has so much to teach us about geometry, fractions, and problem-solving. Creating origami requires patience and focus but seeing your finished product is extremely rewarding.

Supplies

  • Paper
  • Ruler
  • Pencil
  • Scissors
  • Markers

Step 1: Measure

Measure a 6” x 6” square

Step 2: Cut

Cut it out

Step 3: Diamond

Lay it down in a diamond shape

Step 4: Top to Bottom

Fold the top corner to the bottom corner then unfold it

Step 5: Left to Right

Fold the left corner to the right corner then unfold it

Step 6: Top to Center

Fold the top corner to the center

Step 7: Bottom to Top

Fold the bottom corner to the top edge

Step 8: Right Edge to Center

Fold the bottom right edge to the center crease

Step 9: Left Edge to Center

Fold the bottom-left edge to the center crease

Step 10: Corners

Turn it over and fold in the corners

Step 11: Finshed!

Congrats!