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How to Make a Small Origami 3-D Heart

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Make a Small Origami 3-D Heart
Make a Small Origami 3-D Heart

Learn to make a cute little heart with just a strip or paper. It is similar to the origami star, but a little easier!
Origami is the Japanese art of folding paper.

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • strip of paper
  • scissors (optional)
  1. Step 1

    With a small strip of paper, about 8-10 cm long and 1-2 cm wide. Make sure the blank colored side is facing you.

  2. Step 2

    Starting on right end, fold one corner to the top line. (shown on photo)

  3. Step 3

    Fold it to the left, it should make a triangle shape again. Continue folding in this manner until you get to the end of the strip. (must have a triangle shape)

  4. Step 4

    Leaving about 1-2 cm, fold the very end to form a pyramid.

  5. Step 5

    Use the end to tuck into the slot part of the triangle. You should get 1 triangle shape.

  6. Step 6

    Push down gently on the middle area to form the middle of the heart.

  7. Step 7

    Flatten the sides, and cut to shape if you like.

Tips & Warnings
  • Get creative with the little hearts, they can be used for fillers, little gifts, decorations, etc.

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jenng said

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on 8/12/2009 Great article on How to Make a Small Origami 3-D Heart 5*

drgeoff said

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on 8/8/2009 good instructions!!

camomom said

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on 6/4/2009 I'll have to incorporate this into my wedding festivities on June 26. Thanks.

betterbody said

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on 5/14/2009 This origami 3-D heart idea is so cute, I'm emailing to one of our teachers! 5 *s.

lydiabily said

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on 4/22/2009 That's adorable! I love origami. :)

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