If you're an origami fan, you know just how many neat ornaments and items you can make just with paper folding. This origami diamond gemstone ornament is simple and elegant at the same time.
Steps
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Fold the paper in half lengthwise so that it forms a rectangle shape. Then unfold. Next, rotate the paper and repeat the process in the other direction. Then unfold.
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Fold the paper diagonally so that forms a triangle and then unfold. Repeat the same in opposite direction.Advertisement
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Focus on a diagonal crease indicated on the left side. Lift this top flap over and fold it over a long diagonal crease and then put upwards and flatten.
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Rotate the paper to get the square on the right side and the right triangle on the left side. Focus on the top view of the paper and push inwards on the right side towards the center and flatten the paper.
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Fold the right edge of the paper to vertical center crease. Repeat the same on the left side.
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Use the scissors to and cut out the two triangles that are jutting out from the paper. You should cut straight across. Next, turn the paper over and repeat the previous fold and cutting process.
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Unfold two flaps so that you create a diamond shape. Unfold the two flaps in the back. Choose one flap and focus on this flap. Next, stick the finger in the middle of the flap and then push towards the center, flatten and move it back over. Repeat the same thing with the remaining three flaps.
- From the top, you should have four flaps on the left and four flaps on the right.
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Rotate the paper from top to bottom. Take one flap on the right side and then fold it upward diagonally so that it aligns with vertical center and repeat the same on the left side and then move right flap to the left. Repeat the same thing with the remaining six flaps.
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Unfold everything else. Next, focus on the one little diagonal crease on the top and then push inwards and then flatten. Repeat the same thing with the remaining little diagonal crease.
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Repeat this entire process so that you have two copies of the same shape. Attach the two folded pieces into a dovetail using glue.
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Finished.Advertisement
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QuestionCan I use plastic for this project?TokayyoshiCommunity AnswerOnly if the plastic that you are using can be folded easily. With careful folding, you can make a origami diamond gemstone ornament. However, if the plastic is hard, you may not be able to fold origami with that plastic.
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Things You'll Need
- Glue
- Scissor
- Two sheet of paper
References
- Jenny W. Chan, Dec 5, 2015, Christmas Crafts - Origami Diamond / Party Diamond Gemstone Ornament, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjJrolozk44
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