Instead of discarding the gum wrapper, you can use it for a fun craft by folding a cute little mini hat. This hat has a triangular shape with a narrow brim and a pointy top. Does it remind you of the paper hats you wear when painting walls?
Origami hats are simple but fun! Check out our 10+ Origami Hat Step-by-Step Instructions 🎩, whether they are used for decoration or handicraft, they can bring endless creativity.
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: Gum Wrapper
- Difficulty: Easy
Material
Prepare a piece of rectangular gum wrapper.
Step by Step Instructions
Step 1
Place the paper with the desired display side face down to begin folding. Fold down the top edge to align with the bottom edge.
Step 2
Fold it in half vertically, leaving a crease, and unfold it.
Step 3
Fold the top left and right corners diagonally along the dotted lines.
Step 4
Fold the bottom edge of the top layer upward along the bottom edge of the top triangle, then fold it back to the bottom side to make a valley fold, and form a zigzag.
Step 5
Flip the paper from left to right.
Step 6
Repeat step 4.
Fold the bottom edge upward along the bottom edge, then fold it back to the bottom side to make a valley fold and form a zigzag.
Step 7
Rotate the paper 90 degrees from back to front, open the pocket, and tuck the top and bottom edges of the pocket in.
Step 8
Rotate it 90 degrees from front to back, and this is the final shape of the origami hat.
What’s Next
You can fold an origami Yoda like the one in the picture above, and then put this mini hat on it, which looks very interesting. Although the hat is small, it serves as a finishing touch.
Want to decorate your mini hat and make it more unique and personal? Why not fold a classic origami lucky star and glue it on your hat! Since there are lots of colors of paper strips for you to choose from, your mini hat would definitely be more eye-catching.
Origami Yoda
Origami Lucky Star
