How to Make an Origami Cap
Origami is a paper folding art that was used as early as the 17th century in Japan. Among the things that can be made from origami is the cap or hat, which is one of the introductory items. The hat is made through a series of folds, and then the sides are opened to form a hat. It can be made from any size of paper, which is directly proportional to the size of the final product.
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Instructions
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Fold a piece of paper in half vertically. Crease the fold and then unfold.
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Fold the paper in half horizontally and crease the fold.
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Fold the top right corner down toward the center line at an angle until the edge lines up with the center crease. Repeat the fold on the left side. Crease the folds.
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Fold the rectangular bottom portion in half. Crease the fold.
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Fold the bottom section upward along the line the bottom of the triangle. Crease the fold.
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Turn the entire sheet of paper over.
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Fold the two sides inward until the edges of the paper meet in the middle and crease the fold.
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Fold the top triangle down to make a square. Crease the fold and tuck the tip of the triangle behind the two flaps folded inward.
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Fold the bottom right corner up toward the center line at an angle. Fold approximately two-thirds of the way toward the center line and crease the fold. Repeat the fold on the left side.
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Fold the bottom portion upward to form a rectangle and tuck the flap into the pocket.
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Open the hat by pulling the two sides apart gently and placing the hat on your head.
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Tips & Warnings
A newspaper is a great size for this origami project and fits well on a child's head.
References
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