Step-by-Step for an Origami Mushroom

Make a mushroom or other colorful forms inspired by nature with origami.

Many origami shapes and objects using origami paper result in a miniature form. Fold an origami mushroom as a playful display that will appeal to children, especially those who are fond of Smurfs. There are a variety of origami paper colors and patterns to select from to create a colorful bundle of mushrooms similar to those of the Smurfs' village. Origami mushrooms also make cheerful and decorative window displays.

Things You'll Need

• Origami paper

Instructions

1. Place the origami paper front-side-up and rotate the square 45 degrees for a diamond shape.

2. Fold the paper in half, matching the left corner to the right corner. Unfold the paper.

3. Fold the left and right corners to the center and align the edge below the corners with the center crease line.

4. Turn the paper over and fold the bottom corner up to form a crease line at the side angles. The main body will have a triangle shape.

5. Fold down the top tip of the triangle to form a crease line one inch above its base.

6. Fold the upper right and left corners down to align with the horizontal edge. You will have two flaps.

7. Lift up the flaps and open the slip beneath each one. Press down on the flaps to form a crease line for the third side of the triangles you will form.

8. Bring the bottom tip up to meet at the two triangles formed. You will have a stem to the mushroom.

9. Turn the paper over again and fold the top-, left- and right-corner tips to the back to create the head of the mushroom.

References

• Origami Club: A Fly Agaric