How to Make a 3d Origami Donkey With Square Paper

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Origami sculptures are very nice and make great gifts. Even though they take some time and patience to make, the end products are very rewarding and look really cool.

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   Start off with a regular A4 sheet of paper (Regular printer paper) You may use any color you like depending on the sculpture you will be making.

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   Starting with the paper with the shorter side on the bottom, fold the paper in half.

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   Fold in half again.

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   Fold in half one last time.

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   Unfold the paper and rotate so the longer side is on the bottom.

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   Fold the paper in half.

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   Fold in half again.

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   Unfold and cut on the folded lines to get 32 squares.

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   Take one of the squares and hold with the longer side on the bottom.

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    Fold in half from the bottom to the top.

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    Fold again from left to right but don't press the fold very hard.

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    Fold the right side of the paper to the fold line in the middle then do the same to the left side. This should now look like an upside down house.

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    Turn over. Fold down outside corners.

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    Fold the top 2 flaps down. You'll end up with a triangle.

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    Fold in half and you are done.

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    Once you make many triangles stack them together to use when needed.

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    Finished.

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• Question

  What can I use these origami pieces for?

  

  A quick search for 3-D origami will show you all the different things they can be used for, including vases, swans, and many other things.

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  How do I fix the pieces together?

  

  Your triangle will have two flaps and two insert areas. Slip the flap inside the insert, and they will stay together.

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  How did you cut the pieces in a perfect square shape?

  

  By cutting along the folds. It doesn't have to be completely perfect, just do your best.

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  What are these called?

  

  They are just named 3D origami pieces.

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  Can this be done using sticky notes?

  

  Nikoleta Vlachou

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  Yes, but you have to use many, so it would waste your sticky notes.

• Question

  When you cut the pieces out for 3D origami pieces, are they supposed to be squares or rectangles?

  

  They should be rectangles. Start with rectangular paper (I use standard printer paper), and just keep folding it in half until you have the number of rectangles you need, then cut along the lines. I find that tearing along the lines gives me a good straight line, though. A good size to start with is 16 rectangles per page while you're learning the folds.

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  How can I make them fit easily?

  

  Make sharp, straight ends so they can push into each other easily. Press firmly on the seams.

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  How do I make 64 pieces from 1 A4 paper?

  

  Instead of folding it in half twice, fold it in half 4 times. The only catch is, you'll have really small 3D pieces.

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  What is the best beginner origami aside from the swan?

  

  Many people like to start with the crane.

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  How can I do this if I don't have scissors?

  

  You can weaken the creases and tear along the lines, or you can use an X-Acto knife or anything else that's sharp.

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• Be patient. The folding is the longest part of the 3D Origami process.

• Try to keep the triangles in a box to avoid losing them.

• Keep the pieces stacked for a few hours to make their holes bigger to make it easier to make a sculpture

• Avoid folding too hard. The triangles stay together better when the folds are made softly.

• For more help, YouTube has many tutorials to view.

• Stack the triangles in 'sticks'. It helps in storage.

• If you have a paper cutter available, use it! It makes the cutting process go by much faster.

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• When using scissors or a paper cutter be careful not to cut yourself.

• Be careful with the paper, try not to rip it or give yourself a paper cut.

Things You'll Need

• Paper
• Scissors or a paper cutter

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