How to make a snowflake using origami technique and what is needed for this?
One of the more popular winter crafts is the paper snowflake. It can be done in various ways, including using the modular origami technique. The creation of such a craft does not take much time, and due to its simplicity, it is suitable even for small children.
Description
A snowflake made of paper using the modular origami technique is a simple, spectacular-looking New Year's craft. A three-dimensional structure is made up of many small blanks of the same shape and size, which first form the modules, and then are fixed to each other, if necessary, using glue. The snowflake can be either one-color or multi-colored, but in the second case, it is necessary to alternate the modules according to a certain scheme.
The resulting symmetrical product will be an excellent decoration for a room.
Tools and materials
To create a snowflake using the modular origami technique, you will need the simplest and most affordable materials and tools. The basis for work is paper. It can be ordinary white office sheets A4, a special set of colored paper, or even a ready-made square block for notes. A particularly graceful snowflake is obtained using carbon paper. A pencil, ruler and scissors are most often used to form modules. The individual parts are fixed to each other with glue. It is recommended to decorate the finished work with sequins, rhinestones, decorative stones, sparkles and other medium-sized decor.
How to do it?
A step-by-step instruction for a master class on making original snowflakes from modules with your own hands will make the origami technique understandable even for children 5-6 years old.For example, it is recommended for beginners to make original designs in blue and white. To work in this case, you will need 5 white A4 sheets, 4 blue sheets of the same size, a pencil with a ruler, scissors and glue.
If you follow the instructions in stages, then even before the implementation of the detailed assembly scheme, you will need to prepare the modules: 150 in white and 120 in blue. To do this, all A4 sheets are cut into 32 identical rectangles each. Then each rectangular blank is folded in half horizontally, and then immediately vertically, with a center line.
The top left and right corners should be bent towards the center. Having turned the workpiece over, it is also necessary to bend the lower right and left corners. By lifting the lower part and folding the workpiece in half, you can get a working module. All other rectangles are processed in the same way.
Having prepared the modules, you can immediately start assembling the snowflake. It is more convenient to immediately fix small parts with glue. First of all, 2 rows of 6 white elements are combined into a ring by inserting some parts into others. In the third row, there should be a doubling of the number of modules.
This means that for each existing one, not one, but two modules will be put on, as a result of which there will be 12 of them in a circle.
The fourth row should be made up of blue modules. It is constructed in the same way as the previous one - that is, there should be 12 copies in a circle. In the fifth row, the number of elements used is doubled, but the color remains blue. The fifth and sixth rows should each consist of 24 modules. The seventh row is also made up of 24 modules, but both shades are involved. The sequence must be followed: 3 blue modules, then 1 white module. If everything is done correctly, then 6 sharp corners of a blue shade are formed.
The next step is to work only with blue rays. For every three modules of the sky color, first two must be planted, and then another one, so that thereby a narrowing is obtained. White modules from the seventh row will form the basis for the snow-white arches. On each white module, another one of the same is put on, so that the framing of blue rays begins. In total, each arch must contain 17 white parts, and the number of arches themselves is 6.
Such a snowflake already looks complete, but in addition to it, you can add a few rays of a blue tint. Each is formed from 5 modules, forming a column, on the top of which 3 modules create a fluffy tip. The rays are fixed on the snowflakes between the white arches.
Beautiful examples
Among the numerous winter crafts, a voluminous snowflake stands out, for which not 1-2, but as many as 3 shades were used. The use of white modules for the arches and core, and blue and purple for the beams and the middle part, allows you to create a bright and original design.
Another interesting option is the initial formation of not narrow, but wide modules. Collecting a snowflake from them, you can get an unusual work, even outwardly resembling a flower, which makes it possible to use this kind of decor not only for the New Year, but also for other holidays. To decorate the craft, a "pearl" button was chosen, fixed in the center of the composition.
When connecting individual modules with each other, it is worth remembering the possibility of leaving the central part of the snowflake free. The details are connected in such a way that voids are formed in the center, this adds lightness to the craft.
The use of colors also looks harmonious: the snowflake is almost all made of white sheets, but the border of the voids and the "brushes" of the rays are highlighted with a purple tint.
For information on how to make a snowflake using the origami technique, see the next video.
