Learn how to fold a dollar bill origami car with our step-by-step guide. Follow these quick origami money car instructions to craft a cute retro model!
This seven step process requires zero tools, allowing absolute beginners to shape a single note into a classic two wheel vehicle with a trapezoidal roof. It is a fast, fun way to customize cash gifts or decorate your workspace. Let us start folding!
If you are new to origami, start here from our beginner guide to know the basics and how to read the step-by-step instructions.
- Folding time: 5 minutes
- Paper: A Dollar Bill
- Total Steps: 7
- Difficulty: Easy
Material
Prepare a one-dollar bill to fold a lovely origami car. A slightly new bill would be better.
Step by Step Instructions
Step 1
Fold the bill in half vertically, leaving a crease, and unfold it.
Step 2
Fold the left and right edges to align with the vertical crease.
Step 3
Fold the bill in half horizontally, leaving a crease, and unfold it.
Step 4
Fold the bottom edge to align with the horizontal crease.
Step 5
Fold down the top left and right corners of the lower layer along the diagonal blue dotted lines, then fold them up a little.
Step 6
Fold down the top edge along the dotted line, then fold it back to the top side to form a zigzag.
Step 7
Fold the top left and right corners along the dotted lines, then turn the bill over from left to right.
What’s Next
Like three-dimensional projects? Challenge yourself to create a 3D Origami Car with a streamlined body and a cool tail, as if it will roar and dash in the next second; or create a cool Origami Tank, with a turret and a long gun barrel. These two advanced works are not only eye-catching desktop ornaments, but also can bring more surprises as holiday gifts.
Origami Car
Origami Tank
