Introduction
Origami is a traditional Japanese art of paper folding that has been enjoyed for centuries. One of the most popular origami designs is the maple leaf, or "momiji" in Japanese. In this tutorial, we will show you step-by-step how to make a beautiful origami maple leaf.
Materials
To make the origami maple leaf, you will need a square piece of origami paper. You can use any size paper, but we recommend starting with a 15cm x 15cm square.
Step 1: Fold the Paper Diagonally
Take the origami paper and fold it diagonally in half. Crease the paper and then unfold it.
Step 2: Fold the Paper in Half
Next, fold the paper in half vertically. Crease the paper and then unfold it.
Step 3: Fold the Corners
Take the top layer of the paper and fold the corners towards the center crease. The corners should meet at the center crease. Crease the paper and then unfold it.
Step 4: Fold the Sides
Take the left and right sides of the paper and fold them towards the center crease. The edges should meet at the center crease. Crease the paper and then unfold it.
Step 5: Fold the Bottom
Take the bottom edge of the paper and fold it up to the center crease. Crease the paper and then unfold it.
Step 6: Fold the Top
Take the top layer of the paper and fold it down towards the bottom edge. Crease the paper and then unfold it.
Step 7: Fold the Corners Again
Take the top layer of the paper and fold the corners towards the center crease. The corners should meet at the center crease. Crease the paper and then unfold it.
Step 8: Fold the Sides Again
Take the left and right sides of the paper and fold them towards the center crease. The edges should meet at the center crease. Crease the paper and then unfold it.
Step 9: Fold the Top Again
Take the top layer of the paper and fold it down towards the bottom edge. Crease the paper and then unfold it.
Step 10: Shape the Maple Leaf
Take the paper and gently push the sides towards the center. As you do this, the paper will naturally start to form a maple leaf shape. Adjust the folds as needed to create a beautiful maple leaf.
Conclusion
Congratulations, you have successfully made an origami maple leaf! This is a great project for anyone who loves origami or wants to try something new. We hope you enjoyed this tutorial and have fun creating your own origami maple leaves.
