The cross is a powerful symbol, mainly in Christianity. Have you ever considered making a paper cross? This origami cross is relatively easy to finish and has a very vivid shape.
To make your paper cross, you can use black, brown, or other colors of paper. The back of the cross contains many layers. You may choose to add some glue inside each layer to make it neater and straighter.
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: 7.5×15 cm
- Difficulty: Easy, Beginner friendly
Material
Use 7.5*15 cm origami paper with different colors on each side to make an 8*3.5 cm cross.
Easy Origami Cross Video
Step by Step Instructions
Step 1
Start with the white side of the paper facing up and fold it in half horizontally, crease it well then unfold.
Step 2
Fold it in half vertically, crease it well then unfold.
Step 3
Fold the bottom edge up a little along the dotted line.
Step 4
Fold the left and right edges to the center to align with the vertical crease.
Step 5
Fold the bottom edge up along the dotted line, ensuring it goes over the top edge.
Step 6
Fold it back to the bottom along the dotted line to make a mountain fold.
Step 7
Fold the center left and right corners down diagonally a little, then unfold it.
Step 8
Open the center right corner, press it down vertically from its top crease along the crease you just made, then flatten it to form a small triangle and make the right edge to the left side.
Step 9
Repeat this for the left corner.
Step 10
Fold the top edge down along the dotted line.
Step 11
Then fold it back to the top to make a valley fold.
Step 12
Fold the bottom left and right corners of the square up a little diagonally, crease it well then unfold.
Step 13
Lift the right edge of the square to open its bottom right corner, then press this corner down vertically along the crease you just made, and finally, flatten it.
Step 14
Repeat this for the left side.
Step 15
Flip it over, you get a cool origami cross.
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