A one-dollar bill can be folded in seven steps to create a cute 2D money car! No tools are needed, and even beginners can quickly complete it. This origami money car has two wheels, and the upper part is trapezoidal, making it look like a slow-moving old car.
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
- 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