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How to Make an Origami Santa Hat

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A Santa hat with a white brim and a floppy tip, in seven steps. Make a few to hang on the tree or to top gift tags.

You need: One square of paper that is red on one side and white on the other. 15 cm (6 inch) origami paper is ideal.

Step by step

  1. Step 1: Start with the red side up. Fold the bottom edge up a little, about 1 cm (half an inch).
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    Start with the red side up. Fold the bottom edge up a little, about 1 cm (half an inch).

  2. Step 2: Turn the paper over.
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    Turn the paper over.

  3. Step 3: Fold in half from side to side, then unfold.
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    Fold in half from side to side, then unfold.

  4. Step 4: Fold the two top corners down to the centre crease.
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    Fold the two top corners down to the centre crease.

  5. Step 5: Fold the right and left edges in to the centre crease, so the top becomes a long point.
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    Fold the right and left edges in to the centre crease, so the top becomes a long point.

  6. Step 6: Fold the bottom edge up to make the brim.
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    Fold the bottom edge up to make the brim.

  7. Step 7: Fold the top point down to the right.
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    Fold the top point down to the right.

  8. The finished origami santa hat
    ✓

    Glue a white paper circle or a cotton ball on the tip. Your Santa hat is done.

Tips

  • The white brim comes from the white back of the paper, so use paper that is white on one side.
  • A small cotton ball glued on the tip makes a soft pompom.

Questions

What paper do I need for an origami santa hat?

One square of paper that is red on one side and white on the other. 15 cm (6 inch) origami paper is ideal.

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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