Making origami from A4 paper

To create crafts using the origami technique, you can use not only special paper, but also ordinary A4 sheets. There are a lot of options for crafts that can be made from them.

Beautiful animal figurines are made from multi-colored paper. Both children and adults are happy to create them.

To create a cute colored penguin, cut a square from the base of the leaf. It should be smooth and neat. The step-by-step process of creating crafts is extremely simple.

1. The square must be bent twice, outlining clear lines.
2. Next, part of the lower triangle must be raised. In this case, its angle should not reach the opposite edge of the sheet.
3. The corner of the lifted part must be bent outward.
4. Next, the figure needs to be turned over. All lines should be ironed well.
5. Its side edges must be folded inward.
6. Further, the edges of the same parts must be bent outward.
7. The upper corner must be bent, and the figure must be turned over.

The penguin turns out to be very cute and cute. He just needs to finish drawing the eyes.

Another great option for beginners is a panda figurine. You can make such an interesting craft from one cut A4 sheet.

1. Fold the prepared square of single-sided paper in half twice.
2. A neat triangle must be turned with an acute angle towards you. Its corners must be carefully lowered down.
3. Further, these sharp parts need to be raised by ironing the fold lines.
4. The edges of the corners also need to be slightly bent.
5. The resulting workpiece must be turned over. Then the bottom corners must be bent so that they are on both sides of the figure.

The finished craft should also be decorated with painted or plastic eyes and nose. A mom or dad can help a small child with this.

It is quite possible to make a beautiful crown from a sheet of paper with your own hands. The process of its creation is as follows.

1. You need to cut a square from the base of the sheet. This figure needs to be folded in half.
2. The resulting rectangle must also be bent. Bend the corners of the figure neatly towards the middle. The triangle must be symmetrical.
3. Further, its lower part should be carefully lifted.
4. In the same way, you need to make a few more blanks. Their number depends on what the finished product should be.
5. After that, you can start connecting the individual parts. For reliability, they are fixed with glue. Each part is inserted into the other half.
6. In the process of connecting the elements, the line must be slightly bent. When the base is ready, it remains only to connect both edges of the strip.

There are other interesting schemes that should be paid attention to both for beginners and for those who have long been fond of this type of creativity.

A great origami option for kids is a simple flying airplane.

With a little practice, such figures can be learned to make in just a couple of minutes.

1. A sheet of paper must be folded in half, and then immediately unfolded.
2. The upper corners of the sheet must be carefully folded.
3. The lateral edges of the resulting triangle must also be folded towards the base of the sheet.
4. After ironing the fold lines, fold the figure in half.
5. The edges of each wing must be carefully folded inward.

The airplane is ready. It remains only to see how well it flies. The finished figurine can be additionally decorated with a colored star or some other significant symbol.

A simple envelope made of a whole sheet of A4 paper can be used to store various little things. Besides, it can be used as part of a gift for a loved one.

It is done according to the following scheme.

1. The sheet of paper must be turned with the long side towards you. After that, it must be bent in half, marking the middle.
2. The upper corners of the sheet must be bent to the intended line. In fact, the envelope will need to be divided into 3 identical parts.
3. Further, the lateral lines need to be bent so that their edges reach exactly to the middle of the sheet.
4. The strip that is on top must be carefully lowered.
5. Next, fold the envelope in half.
6. The craft must be turned over. Then gently bend its lower part.
7. Turn the envelope over and unfold it.
8. The lower part of the workpiece must be lifted so that its edges reach the thin strip at the top.
9. Further, that very top part must only be lowered down, and the envelope must be turned.

A great craft option for girls is a beautiful paper heart. There are different schemes for folding such figures. The classic heart is done in the following way.

1. First, a rectangular sheet must be folded in half.
2. The upper corners of the rectangle must be lowered to the middle.
3. The figure with the resulting triangle needs to be turned over.
4. The edges of the strip should also be folded neatly. The same must be done with its inner corners.
5. Further, two sharp corners also need to be bent inward.
6. The craft must be turned over. In this form, the heart can already be given to a loved one.

This detail can be used to decorate a postcard or a gift for boys.

It is done quickly enough.

1. To begin with, you need to cut off the upper part from an A4 sheet. An even square must be turned over.
2. The side corners need to be joined.
3. Next, the two halves of the craft must be bent again to the middle.
4. The upper corner should be carefully lowered.
5. After that, the top of the craft must be folded back.
6. Part of the folded edge needs to be lifted up.
7. After that, the resulting tie must be turned over.
8. The side edges of the product need to be bent towards the center, making the figure narrower.

The upper part of the craft must be leveled. This will make the knot look more natural. As a rule, such a detail is used to decorate a postcard in the form of a plain shirt.

Simple step-by-step instructions will help you quickly master the technique of creating paper figures.

For information on how to make a crane out of A4 paper, see the next video.