Making crafts for holidays can be the best family activity with kids each year. This list includes some of the best Halloween origami decorations, from the basic ghost witch hat to the skull and bat.
We will start with the easiest models and move on to the more advanced ones. For beginners, check the first part, and if you want to challenge yourself, use the table of contents to jump to those advanced origami bird ideas.
1. The Origami Halloween Ghost
Difficult: easy
Ghosts symbolize the craft for Halloween. This super easy Halloween ghost requires several steps. Interestingly, you can draw expressions on the finished ghost to show different emotions.
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2. Halloween Pumpkin
Difficult: easy
Another central symbol of the Halloween holiday is the Halloween pumpkin. As they are closely linked, we strongly suggest making some pumpkins. Larger Halloween pumpkins can be used as table decorations, while the smaller ones can be used as garlands.
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3. Halloween Witch Hat
Difficult: easy
With a classic pointed toe and wide brims, and the tip of the hat tilts down casually, it captures the essence of Halloween magic. You can make a large hat out of a large piece of decorative square paper, and the moment you put it on, you might turn into a cool witch!
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4. Easy Origami Witch Hat
This is a super cute origami duck model that you can finish with your children. It has a super sharp duck beak and a swimming pose like they are on the lake. Since it is a two-sided viewing model, you can use it as a mobile or hanging decoration element.
Difficult: Easy
Instruction: easy origami witch hat
5. Origami Bat
This paper bat has a compact body with two long and large wings, allowing it to fly fast. It is pretty interesting because pressing the joining point between the two wings will flap the wings, just like flapping birds.
Difficult: Easy
Instruction: origami paper bat
6. Origami Spider
Are you afraid of spiders, creatures with many legs? Try making one out of paper. It would be cool and great for decorating your house for Halloween. Maybe your friends will get a big scare when they see it without realizing it! That would be so much fun!
Difficult: middle
Instruction: origami spider step by step
7. Origami Dragon Claws
Dragons have been a symbol of power and magic. We will transform a simple piece of paper into a cool dragon claw. It is visually impactful and seems to give you strength. Origami dragon claw is the top idea for Halloween decorations.
You can use black or white paper to make it more fit for Halloween.
Difficult: Easy
Instruction: origami dragon claws
8. Origami Crow
The finished crow has a medium-sized streamlined body with a strong, slightly curved beak pointed at the tip.
It also has short and sturdy legs under the body. Because the tails are long and hanging, you can stand the crow on the table with a cubeโs help. Use black paper to make it more suitable for Halloween.
Difficult: Easy
Instruction: origami crow step by step
9. Origami Skull
The skull has always been a very popular holiday decoration. It appears in various forms, such as a necklace, a pendant, or a clothing accessory. We will make an origami skull this time and experience the spooky but fashionable paper craft.
Difficult: Easy to Middle
Instruction: Origami skull step by step instruction
10. Halloween Haunted House – Haunted Castle
Have you ever imagined that one day you could live in a spacious, majestic castle and live a free life in it? Perhaps we can use three pieces of paper to pretend to realize this little fantasy โ fold a cute origami castle!
Difficult: Easy to Middle
Instruction: Origami Halloween haunted house
11. Origami Pirate Hat
Difficult: easy
Create this lovely hat in only eight steps, which take less than 5 minutes. The following instructions use A4 paper. If you donโt have A4 paper, it doesnโt matter. You can use paper with a width-to-length ratio of 2:3, for example, 10cm wide and 15cm long.
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We hope you love this collection of Halloween-themed origami. Most of those are super friendly for beginners. Happy folding.