If you are new to origami and want to find an easy project to begin your origami journey, then this origami leaf is the best for you. It only needs a single piece of paper with no scissors and glue required. Although it is simple to make, it allows you to experience the fun of origami.
What I like most is the texture of the final product, if you use green paper, it will look like a real green leaf and full of life. You can also use yellow paper to create a fallen leaf in the autumn.
It makes a great ornament, fold many, and hang them on your window, wall, or mantle. It’s also a great idea to use it to decorate gift boxes. Most importantly, as you make these leaves, you’ll experience joy and satisfaction.
- Folding time: 5 minutes
- Paper: 15×15 cm
- Difficulty: Easy
Material
Get a piece of 15×15 cm origami square paper, with one green and one white side, to create a 10×21 cm origami leaf.
Step by Step Instructions
Step 1
Place the paper with the green side facing up to begin folding, fold it in half diagonally from top left to bottom right.
Step 2
Fold down the left edge a little along the black dotted line, then flip over the paper.
Step 3
Fold down the top point to meet the bottom left point, crease it well, ad unfold it.
Step 4
Fold down the top point to meet the midpoint of the left edge, then fold it up to meet the top left point. Next, turn over the paper from left to right, and fold down the top edge indicated by the red line to align with the crease indicated by the black line. Finally, turn over the paper from left to right again, and fold down the top edge.
Step 5
Flip the paper over from left to right and fold down the top edge to reveal the back part.
Flip over the paper and fold down the top edge again.
Flip over the paper and fold down the top edge for the third time.
Step 6
Expand the paper upward.
Step 7
Fold the right edge, marked by the red line, of the top layer to align with the crease indicated by the black line. Next, fold the red lines at both ends of the bottom edge of the green triangle so that they align individually with the horizontal and vertical creases indicated by the black lines.
Step 8
Turn over the paper, and fold the left edge, marked by the red line, to align with the crease indicated by the black line. Next, fold the red lines at both ends of the bottom edge of the green triangle so that they align individually with the horizontal and vertical creases indicated by the black lines.
Step 9
Expand the top layer to get the final shape of an easy origami leaf.
Don’t miss our origami maple leaf; this version is a bit challenging to make but will never disappoint you.
Pairing this origami maple leaf with our origami pumpkin can be a better way to add a festive touch to fall and Halloween.
In addition, folding an origami butterfly with a maple leaf, shows the harmonious beauty of nature.
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.
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What’s Next
Such an easy and lovely origami leaf is done. Next, you can check out our other origami tutorials about nature and plants. Happy folding!
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