Materials You’ll Need
- One square sheet of origami paper (any color you prefer)
Step 1: Start with a Square Piece of Origami Paper
Begin by choosing a square sheet of origami paper. If you don’t have any on hand, you can easily cut a rectangular piece of paper into a square shape. Make sure the color side is facing down.
Step 2: Fold the Paper in Half
Take one corner of the square and fold it diagonally to the opposite corner, forming a triangle. Then, press firmly along the crease to make it sharp.
Step 3: Unfold and Fold the Paper Horizontally
Unfold the triangle back to its original square shape. Next, fold the paper in half horizontally, bringing the bottom edge to meet the top edge.
Step 4: Fold the Paper Diagonally
Rotate the paper so that the open ends are facing towards you. Then, fold the paper diagonally by bringing the right corner to the left corner. This will create a smaller triangle shape.
Step 5: Create a Diamond Shape
Take the right corner of the triangle and bring it towards the top corner. Press along the diagonal crease to create a diamond shape.
Step 6: Fold the Sides
Now, fold both sides of the diamond inward towards the center. This will form two smaller triangles on either side.
Step 7: Fold the Bottom Triangle
Flip the paper over to the other side. Take the bottom triangle and fold it upwards, aligning the edges with the top triangle.
Step 8: Create the Heart Shape
With the previous fold as a guide, fold the outer edges of the paper inward, shaping them into curves. This will give your heart its distinctive shape.
Step 9: Final Touches
Take a few moments to refine the folds and ensure your origami heart looks neat and symmetrical. You can also write a heartfelt message or decorate the heart as desired to make it more personal and special.
Congratulations! You have successfully created an origami heart. Now you can use it as a thoughtful gift, a decorative piece, or as a token of love to someone special.
Remember, practice makes perfect. Don’t be discouraged if your first attempt doesn’t turn out perfectly. Keep refining your technique, and soon you’ll be creating stunning origami hearts effortlessly. Enjoy your origami journey!