Origami n' Stuff 4 Kids: Christmas: Origami Angel

Origami Folding Tips

Origami, from the Japanese ori (to fold) and kami (paper), began in the 6th century when Buddhist monks introduced paper to Japan. The print-and-fold crafts and easy diagrams are designed to help children with fine motor skills, directions and hand eye coordination. Some basic origami folding tips:

Print and cut out patterns carefully.
Fold with clean, dry hands.
Follow the instructions. Study the diagrams and be patient.
Be precise: fold each crease well, flattening the creases by running your fingertip over the fold.
Folding the paper away from you is easier than folding towards you.
Be creative...use your origami on greeting cards, holiday decorations, table place cards and bookmarks.

Print and Fold an Origami Angel for Christmas!

Difficulty: Easy

Directions:

Print Origami Angel.

1a. Cut out angel faces along outer solid line (you have two to choose from).
1b. Cut out angel body along outer solid line.
1c. Turn angel body over so that printed side is facing down.

2a. Crease along diagonal line "A". Unfold.
2b. Crease along diagonal line "B" as shown. Unfold.
2c. Turn paper over so that printed side faces up.
2d. Crease down along horizontal line "C". Unfold.

3a. Carefully fold back along creased lines to form a "tent" as shown.
3b. Fold angel's robe back along line "D".
3c. Fold angel's robe back along line "E". Your angel's wings should be visible behind robes, as shown.

4a. Trim bottom of angel's robes along line "F".
4b. Dab a spot of glue on angel's neck (or you may use tape).
4c. Attach angel's face and your Christmas Angel is pau (finished)! Mele Kalikimaka!

Merry Christmas!

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