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How to Make an Origami Santa

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A Santa face with a tall red hat, white trim and a white beard, in six steps. A quick Christmas card decoration or gift tag.

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, turned like a diamond. Fold in half from side to side, then unfold.
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    Start with the white side up, turned like a diamond. Fold in half from side to side, then unfold.

  2. Step 2: Fold the two top edges to the centre crease.
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    Fold the two top edges to the centre crease.

  3. Step 3: Fold the bottom corner up to the top corner.
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    Fold the bottom corner up to the top corner.

  4. Step 4: Fold the top point of the front flap down. This is the beard.
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    Fold the top point of the front flap down. This is the beard.

  5. Step 5: Fold the top edge down a little to make the white trim of the hat.
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    Fold the top edge down a little to make the white trim of the hat.

  6. Step 6: Fold the side corners behind, on a line from the tip of the hat to the bottom corner.
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    Fold the side corners behind, on a line from the tip of the hat to the bottom corner.

  7. The finished origami santa
    ✓

    Draw the eyes and a white pompom on the tip of the hat. Your Santa is done.

Tips

  • Red paper with a white back gives the hat and beard their colours.
  • Glue a cotton ball on the tip of the hat for a real pompom.

Questions

What paper do I need for an origami santa?

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 6 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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