Learn how to fold a dollar bill origami sword with our guide. Follow these step by step origami money instructions for a cool paper blade!
This specific tutorial relies on the natural dimensions of a single dollar bill to create a smooth line for the blade and hilt. The strategic folding pattern positions the presidential portrait right on the sword body, transforming the original currency graphics into unique weapon details.
The entire process requires no cutting or glue. Once completed, this sturdy model functions perfectly as a creative desktop ornament or a unique bookmark to track your reading progress. 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: 10 minutes
- Paper: A Dollar Bill
- Total Steps: 16
- Difficulty: Easy
Material
Prepare a one-dollar bill to fold a origami sword. A slightly new bill can make the production process smoother.
Step by Step Instructions
Step 1
Place the bill with the number side face up, fold it 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 bottom left and right corners diagonally along the dotted lines.
Step 4
Fold the left and right edges to align with the horizontal crease, crease them well, and unfold them.
Step 5
Flip the bill from left to right.
Step 6
Fold down the top edge along the blue dotted line.
Step 7
Turn the bill over from left to right.
Step 8
Fold the top left and right corners a little diagonally, crease them well, and unfold them.
Step 9
Fold the left and right edges of the top layer to align with the center horizontal crease, then open and squash the top left and right corners along the creases you made in the previous step.
Step 10
Flip the bill from left to right.
Step 11
Fold the bottom edge of the top layer along the blue dotted line, and then flip the bill from left to right.
Step 12
Fold the left and right edges of the top part toward the center along the blue dotted lines, and then fold down the resulting flap.
Step 13
Fold the bottom edge of the top layer along the blue dotted line.
Step 14
Fold the right edge of the sword hilt to align with the center vertical crease, then flatten the resulting corner, as you can see in the 2 and 3 pictures.
Step 15
Repeat this for the left side.
Fold the left edge of the sword hilt to align with the center vertical crease, then flatten the resulting corner, as you can see in the 2 and 3 pictures.
Step 16
Turn the sword from left to right.
What’s Next
If you don’t have your wallet with you and can’t use dollars to make the origami sword, you can use any square piece of paper to make an easy origami sword. This sword is longer, thinner, and easier to make.
Want more cool origami handheld weapons? Check out our Origami Katana! A katana is a traditional Japanese military sword used by samurai, known for its single-edged blade, guard, and long handle. It is made from multiple sheets of paper, allowing you to use different colors to create an origami katana with a unique hilt, resembling a bandage wrapped around it.
Easy Origami Sword
Origami Katana
wish this was a little smaller so my origami pig could look proportionate next to it, but still cute. Nice tutorial!
Thanks! Try using a slightly smaller starting bill or paper size next time for a mini sword.
I did it and used Monopoly money.
That’s such a creative idea, Zoe! Monopoly money is the perfect size for practicing without spending real cash. Nice work!
yea cool
I made 2! do they look right.
Hi Connor,
Haha, hold on a second! These look suspiciously perfect, in fact, they look identical to the official photo from my tutorial!
Jokes aside, I would absolutely love to see the ones you actually folded yourself! Upload a real photo of your dollar bill swords, I’m super excited to see how they turned out! ⚔️
clint eastwood GORILLAZ
Rocking out while folding swords! Sounds like the perfect vibe for an epic crafting session.