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How to make an origami bow – adapted for children

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12/20/2012 1:53:22 AM
By: papersculpture
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This version of the origami bow is easy enough for children to make. Enjoy!

Difficulty level: Beginners

Instructions:

1

Materials:
2 squares of paper
3 strips of paper
Paper glue
Pen or pencil
Scissors

Materials:
2 squares of paper
3 strips of paper
Paper glue
Pen or pencil
Scissors

2

Place 2 squares with the points at the top, bottom and sides

Bring the bottom points up to the top points to fold them in half

Place 2 squares with the points at the top, bottom and sides

Bring the bottom points up to the top points to fold them in half

3

Result
Unfold

Result
Unfold

4

Fold the side edges to align with the center crease.

Fold the side edges to align with the center crease.

5

Result

Result

6

Slightly overlap the 2 points and glue them in place

Slightly overlap the 2 points and glue them in place

7

Flip the paper over to the back side
Cut a strip of paper the width you want the “knot” to be.

Flip the paper over to the back side
Cut a strip of paper the width you want the “knot” to be.

8

Fold the strip backwards.

Fold the strip backwards.

9

Flip the paper over to the back side.
Glue the ends

Flip the paper over to the back side.
Glue the ends

10

If there is a piece sticking out cut it off

If there is a piece sticking out cut it off

11

Flip the paper over to the other side
Roll up the ends on a pen

Flip the paper over to the other side
Roll up the ends on a pen

12

Stick the ends under the strip in the middle

Stick the ends under the strip in the middle

13

Cut a triangle on 2 strips of paper

Cut a triangle on 2 strips of paper

14

Glue them at an angle on the back of the bow.
Check how it looks from the front and adjust the angle before the glue dries.

Glue them at an angle on the back of the bow.
Check how it looks from the front and adjust the angle before the glue dries.

15

Flip the paper over to see your finished paper bow!

Flip the paper over to see your finished paper bow!

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