How to make an origami hat

Making an origami hat is easy and only requires a few simple steps. Plus, it’s a great way to show off your origami skills!

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Introduction

Origami, the traditional Japanese paper craft, is a fun and easy way to make three-dimensional objects from a single sheet of paper. It’s perfect for rainy days, gifts, or party decorations. This guide will show you how to make an origami hat step by step.

What you’ll need

1 sheet of square origami paper
A pair of scissors

Instructions:

Cut along the dotted line. You should now have 2 pieces of paper.
Fold both pieces of paper in half, crease well and unfold.
Take one piece of paper and fold it in half again, crease well and unfold.
Now fold the top two corners down to meet the center crease, making a triangle shape. Crease well and unfold.
Fold both side edges into the center so they meet in the middle. Crease well and unfold, leaving a framework for your hat shape.
6 Join both halves together by inserting one inside the other and tucking it in place along the creases you have made (shown by arrows). Your hat is now complete!

Step-by-step instructions

Fold a square piece of origami paper in half. Unfold and then fold in half the other way. Crease well and unfold.
Fold each corner into the center, making sure the creases are well-defined.
Fold each side into the center, making sure the creases are well-defined.
Fold the top and bottom edges into the center.
Flip the paper over and repeat all folding steps on the reverse side.
Your origami hat is now complete!

Tips and tricks

If you want to make an origami hat, there are a few things you should keep in mind. First, choose a sturdy paper. origami paper is best, but you can also use construction paper or even regular printer paper. Just be sure to avoid using tissue paper, as it will be too fragile.

Next, familiarize yourself with the basic folds. You’ll need to know how to do a mountain fold, valley fold, and square fold. These are the fundamental folds used in origami and will be essential for making your hat.

Once you have your paper and know your folds, it’s time to start folding! The first step is to make a rectangular base. This will be the foundation of your hat. From there, you’ll start folding the brim of the hat using mountain and valley folds. Once you have the brim complete, you can start shaping the top of the hat using square folds.

If you want to add a decorative touch to your hat, try adding a ribbon or feather. Just be sure not to make your origami hat too heavy, as it could collapse under its own weight.

With these tips in mind, you’re ready to start folding your very own origami hat!

Variations

You can make some variations to the basic hat design. Try folding the brim up to make a taller hat, or experiment with different papers to create different effects.

For a taller hat, fold the brim up instead of down.
Use patterned or colored paper for a more interesting design.
Try using different types of paper, such as construction paper or origami paper, for different effects.

Conclusion

Thanks for reading our tutorial on how to make an origami hat! We hope you enjoyed it and were able to follow along easily. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to leave them below. We’d love to hear from you!

Resources

To make an origami hat, you will need the following materials:

One sheet of square origami paper
A pencil
A pen or marker
Scissors

Instructions:

Fold your origami paper in half to create a crease. Unfold the paper and then fold it in half the other way to create a cross.
Cut along the folded lines to create four equal quadrants.
Take one quadrant and fold it in half to create a triangle. unfold the triangle and then fold it in half the other way to create another triangle. Repeat with the remaining quadrants.
Place two triangles together so that they form a diamond shape. Fold the top corner of the diamond down to meet the bottom corner and crease well. Unfold the paper and repeat on the other side.
Take one side of the diamond and fold it up so that the point meets the center crease. Crease well and then unfold. Repeat on the other side.6. Fold along the original crease lines to form a triangular prism.7. Flip the prism over and repeat steps 5-6 on this side.8. Flip the prism over again so that it is standing on one of its triangles points9.,10.,11.,12.,13.,14.,15.,16
About the author

Hi, my name is John and I am the author of this guide. I am an origami enthusiast and I have been folding origami for over 10 years. I created this website to share my passion for origami with others.

I hope you enjoy this guide and that you find it helpful. If you have any questions or comments, please don’t hesitate to contact me.