Folding a boat with a dollar bill is a clever combination of origami art and everyday objects. This design is based on the natural length-to-width ratio of the bill and is completed in a simple way. The steps are easy, and no cutting or glue is required, which is suitable for people of all ages. It can be placed in a gift box to convey blessings.
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: A Dollar Bill
- Difficulty: Easy
Material
Prepare a one-dollar bill to fold a lovely origami boat. A slightly new bill would be better.
Step by Step Instructions
Step 1
Fold the bill in half vertically, leaving a crease, and unfold it.
Step 2
Fold the left and right edges to align with the top edge.
Step 3
Fold the top left corner of the left triangle to meet its top right corner, leaving a vertical crease, and unfold it.
Step 4
Flip the bill from left to right.
Step 5
Fold the left and right sections of the top edge to align with the center vertical crease, then unfold the right side.
Step 6
Fold the top right corner to meet the top left corner, then fold it back to the right side along the existing crease indicated by the blue dotted line [pictures 1 and 2]
Fold the top edge along the crease indicated by the dotted line to align with the vertical crease [pictures 3 and 4]
Step 7
Fold down the top corner a little along the blue dotted line.
Step 8
Flip the bill from back to front, then fold the top edge to align with the bottom edge.
What’s Next
Use a piece of paper to make an easy origami boat, this is the most classic model of a traditional origami boat, and the best memory of childhood.
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