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For additional stability secure cube edges together with glue or tape if desired. To create cube edges, bring in all outside corners into the center point until they meet together. Flip the triangle over and repeat this step on opposite sides. Take two opposing corners furthest from the middle point and fold them inwards on either side until they meet in the middle. Then unfold the paper and proceed with each step as outlined below:Ĭubes: Start with a large triangle shape that has been folded in half diagonally. – Square-shaped sheets of colored origami paperįor each shape below, start by folding the paper in half diagonally.
ORIGAMI GAME HOW TO
To help get you started crafting your own custom origami pieces for board games (or anything else!), here’s how to make four different shapes: cubes, cones, circles, and pyramids. Whether you’re making origami for traditional games like chess and checkers or creating pieces for original designs, shaping these colorful little creations can add another level of fun ” so why not make your own? With some basic supplies and a few easy steps, crafting paper game pieces doesn’t need to be difficult. And while it’s useful in its own right, when you add origami to a board game, the possibilities suddenly become much wider! Board games are great at helping children (and adults!) develop hand-eye coordination, spatial awareness, and strategic thinking ” but with origami board game pieces, you can also let your imagination run wild. It can be used to craft simple objects like a paper cup, or more complex creations like a dragon. Making origami is one of the oldest and most popular forms of paper art.

Step-by-Step Guide to Making an Origami Heart Piece.We found tape better as my kids like to play vigorously. Shape until it is nice and round (you can discuss “spheres” at this point).Ĥ) Then make a small hole in the side of your cup, thread through the string, either knot it or tape it down. Making sure the string is secured tightly. If you want to see photo and word instructions visit my post Pre K and K Sharing Paper Cup & Ball Game :Ģ) To finish your paper cup and ball game – make the ball (this is not part of the video).ģ) Get a piece of string and some tin foil. If the video isn’t loading properly, you can see it here: Paper Cup How To Here is a video of how to make the paper cups:
ORIGAMI GAME FREE
Print out pretty Origami Paper via the Free Printables page.

I did this post for Pre K and K Sharing and you can see all the photos of Red Ted folding the cup himself there but there is a great and simple video shared below, showing you how quick and easy these Origami Paper Cups are to make and all the different uses! ONE Origami Paper Cup, FOUR different Paper Cup uses!!īelow we also have a fun Red White and Blue set. Welcome back to this week’s kid crafts and I have a classic kids crafts for you today – our paper cup and ball game – it is a great introduction to Origami or paper folding activities for young children.
