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How to Make an Origami Heart

Easy7 steps Flowers and hearts

An easy heart from one square, with no cuts or glue. Red paper with a white back gives a fully red heart.

You need: One square of paper. 15 cm (6 inch) origami paper is ideal; any square sheet works.

Step by step

  1. Step 1: Start with the white side up. Fold in half from side to side, then unfold.
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    Start with the white side up. Fold in half from side to side, then unfold.

  2. Step 2: Fold in half from top to bottom, then unfold.
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    Fold in half from top to bottom, then unfold.

  3. Step 3: Fold the top edge down to the middle crease.
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    Fold the top edge down to the middle crease.

  4. Step 4: Fold the bottom edge up to the top edge.
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    Fold the bottom edge up to the top edge.

  5. Step 5: Fold both halves up so the bottom edges line up with the centre crease.
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    Fold both halves up so the bottom edges line up with the centre crease.

  6. Step 6: Fold the four top corners behind.
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    Fold the four top corners behind.

  7. Step 7: Fold the two side corners behind to round the heart.
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    Fold the two side corners behind to round the heart.

  8. The finished origami heart
    ✓

    Your heart is done.

Tips

  • Start with the white side up so the finished heart is coloured.
  • The small corner folds at the end round the shape: fold less for a pointier heart.

Questions

What paper do I need for an origami heart?

One square of paper. 15 cm (6 inch) origami paper is ideal; any square sheet works.

How hard is it to fold?

It is rated easy and takes 7 steps. It is one of the simpler models on the site.

Can I print the instructions?

Yes. The printable PDF has every diagram and step on 1 page.

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