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How to Make an Origami Samurai Helmet

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The traditional samurai helmet (kabuto). Fold it from newspaper or a large square and it fits on a child's head.

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

Print instructions (PDF) Fold-on-the-lines sheet See the steps Printable paper

Step by step

1
Start with the white side up, turned like a diamond. Fold the top corner down to the bottom corner.
2
Fold the left and right corners down to the bottom corner.
3
Fold the bottom points of the two flaps up to the top corner.
4
Fold the points out at an angle to make the horns.
5
Fold the bottom point of the top layer up.
6
Fold it up again along the bottom edge of the flaps.
7
Fold the last bottom point behind.
✓
Open the bottom to make room for your head. Your samurai helmet is done.

Tips

A large square cut from newspaper makes a helmet a child can wear.

Questions

What paper do I need for an origami samurai helmet?

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. There is also a sheet with the fold lines printed on the paper, numbered in folding order.