DIY paper craft step-by-step instructions, diagrams + 800 photos

 

 

And also from the article you will learn how to make:

1. Sailboats from origami paper
2. Ships with a sail from paper
3. Origami yacht their papers
4. How to do steamboat from paper
5. Catamaran origami
6. Underwater paper boat
7. Canoe origami
8. A boat Peregrine falcon paper gondola
9. A boat house from paper
10. Ship from paper tubes
11. Ship from paper and cardboard

And also a lot of phased schemes, collages, photos.

Origami from paper: conventional signs and techniques

Origami - This is a fascinating art of doing creative things, folding paper crafts. You can talk a lot about origami. But since we have an article about how to make paper boats, which are mainly made in the origami technique, it is very useful to get acquainted with the basics of this art. Do not be lazy, even just look at the pictures, it will be much easier to fold interesting paper crafts. Here are the main signs of origami.

See a few more legend symbols below.

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All designations in origami can be divided into lines, arrows and signs. In this article "The Origami Alphabet", a link to it you will find under the gallery, collected in principle, all the necessary information.

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In fact, there is a ton of educational material on origami on the Internet, if you are seriously interested, you can find anything.

Origami sailboat

This is a traditional model. paper boat sailingwhich is very easy to do. The paper boat has only two folds, but the boat looks very realistic. If you take a piece of paper with different color of the sides, the hull of the boat will be one color, and the sail a different color. A sailboat is an interesting model because it shows how to turn a fold. To make an origami boat, fold the sheet diagonally, then make the bottom of the boat, unfold the last fold. Fold again, only on the other side. Expand the last fold. Expand the diagonal fold and flip the other fold in front of the boat. Align the crease so that the sail was between two sides. Your boat is ready to sail!

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Check out some more examples. simple paper boats with sailmade in the technique of origami.

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Paper sail boat

See how to do small origami sailboat from a sheet of square paper. This lightweight origami boat has 2 sails and can stand. True, she does not swim very well, therefore, in order not to upset the children, it is better not to experiment.But the model can be used as a map of the venue for parties! Or just as a decoration. Such origami paper boat it is very easy to make, so you can make several dozen of colored paper and make a garland. Great decoration for a nautical-style children's party. How to make an origami sailboat with your own hands, shown in step-by-step photos below in the gallery.

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Origami sailboat scheme

The boating season has come! Let's do some paper sailboatsIt is not only very simple and fun, but also a good activity for children to develop cognitive and motor skills.

Paper sailboat diagram:

Materialswhich you will need:

• A4 plain paper
• Your hands!
• Colored pencils for decoration

How to make a paper sailboat

That's all, you can start a large sailing regatta.

Or such an example origami paper boat sailing. Although sometimes this model is called a steamer with a single pipe. In general, as you call it, it will be so, children have a stormy imagination. From the step-by-step photos shown below, it should be clear how to make a boat out of paper for children - just ask them to carefully follow each step. If you want to make such a boat with your child, it is better to try it yourself first. To do this, it’s nice to get acquainted with origami technique, even with common designations and names, a link to such material is at the beginning of the article. Just imagine which learning opportunities you will have children.

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Here are two more schemes, how to make a sailboat out of paper

And this the easiest option

Look a few photo of origami sailboat.

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How to make a paper boat step by step

Want to make a paper boat for your childbut forgot what to bend and how to fold? Then look at this simple but very detailed instruction, how to make a paper boat step by step. These are clippings from a video with a diagram in the upper right corner. Everything is clear and understandable. But if step-by-step photos didn’t refresh your memories, you can read the instructions on the site, you will find the link under the gallery.

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Video: Origami A4 paper boat

(Paper - ordinary office, A4 format (210 mm by 297 mm), density 80 g / m2.)

Canopy Paper Boat

Canopy Paper Boat - This is an extended version of a conventional boat made of paper. The canopy can be added by placing pocket folds again on a traditional paper boat.

 

How to make such a boat out of paper, see below. on step by step photos. If you are not familiar with all the origami badges, you can read the instructions on the site.

Designation of some inscriptions on the diagrams:

• mountain fold
• valley fold
• flat fold (or unfold) - bend (expand)

Other origami symbols can be found at the beginning of the article, there are also translations from English.

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Cute do-it-yourself paper boat

Paper boats photo

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How to make a yacht out of paper

This simple paper yacht also called magic boat. It uses a very simple origami technique, need to go 12 stepsThe folding time is only 2 minutes. The boat is composed of one magenta and white single square paper, approximately 20 cm x 20 cm in size. Although you can use any kind of paper, only that the front and back sides are slightly different. Below is shown why this model is called "Magic boat". As you can see, the grotto of the sail of the boat is shown in the left picture. Ask your friend to hold the sail and let him close his eyes. After that, quickly do two fold valley, as it shown on the picture. Now the sail your friend holds is no longer a sail, but a hull. Here is such a trick.

Below diagram of how to fold a yacht out of paper

 

Watch the video: Paper boat

Such a motor boat floats quite well, it is able to stay on the surface of the water for a rather long time.

 

Origami steamer with a pipe

This is an example toak make an origami steamer with one chimney. Such a simple paper boat is a very interesting model for work.A good example for learning the folding technique called “squash". This is a very common way of folding paper in origami, although you probably did it many times, you just didn’t know that you were making squash. In general, there are different ways. Just an examplebend a square sheet of paper in half. Then left half to the right and expand. After that, fold the upper left corner down to the center. Open the left wing and flatten. This will be squash. More better read the instructions.

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How to make a paper steamer

Shown here how to fold a paper steamer Origami with double chimneys.

Here, the main pillow fold is used. Pillow Fold - it is nothing but four folds of the valleyto make a small square. Folding order see below on the diagram.

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Paper steamer folding scheme

A volume cube is made up of a square sheet of paper. Scissors and glue are not needed. Fold the sheet according to this pattern, and you will get a great paper steamer.

Simple paper steamer

Step by step photos, how to make a simple origami steamer out of paper. Or a boat, name what you like best.

Finally, draw the windows.

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15 photos of do-it-yourself paper steamers

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Paper catamaran

Here is the instruction, how to fold an origami paper catamaran with your own hands. Technique - folding squash, this method is called "expand and flatten your pocket". You will need to use four folds for this model. Make sure that square sheet of paper (all sides are equal and all angles are 90 degrees). A square sheet of 15cm x 15cm was used here. The most suitable size for those who have little experience in origami technique. If you have already made paper crafts, you can try smaller paper. In this case, a typical origami paper with a slightly different color for the front and back sides. Detailed instructions can be found on the website, master class how to make a catamaran out of paper with your own hands, see below for step-by-step photos.

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Here are some more photos of origami paper catamarans

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How to make a submarine out of paper

This simple paper submarine model origami begins with 8x8 module . One special folding technique for this model is the modification inside the fold in the opposite direction. It uses typical origami paper with a different color for the front and back sides. Start folding up on the front of the paper. To read detailed instructions how to make a submarine out of paper Origami use the link under the gallery. How to create a basis for origami with 8x8 matrix cellscan be read in the next post. See below the origami submarine diagrams and master class step by step photos. Try to do it yourself, it will be interesting.

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How to make an origami 8x8 module

It is very simple, alternately do the bends vertically and horizontally, then unfold, in general, as shown in the diagrams.

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Origami submarine

This is also a simple model, in fact, you only need to do submarine topthe rest is simple paper boat. Here the paper is black on both sides. Everything is shown in the diagram, at first difficulties should not arise. The most interesting part in the fifth step. It is necessary to fold the valley in a short line, as shown in the photo. The angle indicated by the arrow extends upward. Then click on the location indicated by the arrow. Then do it again fold valley above the line, turn the valve up and pull the tip shown in the photo with an arrow. Perhaps this is not very clear, you better read instructions on the site.

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Paper submarine

Here is another interesting model do-it-yourself submarine out of paper.

The model is a bit complicated for beginners, so read the instructions on the website and watch the video tutorial.

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Submarine from paper scheme

Here is a three-part diagram, how to make a submarine out of paper with your own hands.

In this article, you saw many different models, but folding a submarine is much more interesting. It’s a pity that there is no description or instruction since the model is quite complexso it's best to start with something simpler and read a little about origami alphabet. However, where to rush, a little patience and everything will work out. This is an exciting activity for any age.

Part one.

Part two.

Part three

Origami submarine ready. If desired, you can colorize.

Several Yet photos of submarines paper for inspiration

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Canoe Origami Pattern

This origami model is very easy to fold, a suitable option for those who are just mastering the origami technique. Before you begin, you need to know what folds valley and mountain. Let unfamiliar names not scare you, in fact, everything is very simple. And it means to fold a sheet of paper with the fold line up or down. If you know these two folding techniques, then you will have no problems making origami paper boat in the form of a canoe. You can read all about the origami alphabet at the very beginning of this article. It uses the internal backfold technique and curved folds mountain. Schemes and step-by-step photos of the master class, see below in the gallery.

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How to make a simple origami boat

Here is an example how to do simple origami paper boat from a rectangular sheet of paper. The boat is not only very easy to fold, but it also knows how to sail.

1. You can use a notebook sheet of paper or printer, it does not matter.
2. First make two leaves and fold them.
3. Then fold the two valves into small triangles, this is well shown in the photo.
4. Do it for all four parties.
5. Make triangular folds
6. Then fold the two flaps up
7. Open the flaps and flip

Generally better look at the step by step photosIt’s not always easy to explain how to fold and unscrew the paper. A boat of paper is ready, you can hold pens, pencils, markers and other things in it.

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And here’s a quick walkthrough, how to make a paper boat canoe with an oar. You will need two sheets of paper of the same size. Everything is very simple, no knowledge and experience needed, necessary fold the sheet like a doorbending two wings. Then bend the corners. In this case, the oar is more difficult to make than the boat itself. All this shown in step by step photos, read the details in the instructions, if necessary. Since this model is very simple, you can attract the smallest to its production, a suitable option for acquiring initial experience.

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Check out some more photo of paper origami canoe

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Origami Gondola

This origami gondola consists of one boat, four seats and a stand. The boat itself is folded in the same way as presented in this article. canoe origami, step by step photos you can see below. To make a rack, you will need 16 steps, and for seats - 31 steps. Since you need to go through stage 21 to complete this instruction, the total number of stages for creating three models will be 68 steps. To make this paper boat models Origami you need three sheets of square paper. A large sheet for making a gondola boat and two more small sheets of paper for making seats and a stand. The general schemes are shown below..

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Here is how to do do-it-yourself long paper canoe, which will be the basis of the origami gondola. For this origami model, a special folding technique is used - the internal reverse fold. When folded back, always folded angle valve. He flips the front of the corner valve to reveal the inside. This technique is often used for many origami models, so if you learn how to use it, it will come in handy, at least if you like do paper crafts. In general, this canoe is not difficult to fold, just followthe step-by-step photo below. If something is not clear, the site has detailed instructions.

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Now look how to make gondola seats. This origami chair simulates the four seats used on a gondola boat.

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Gondola stand do according to this scheme. Can be usedfor origami boats or a plastic boat model. How to make a paper stand with your own handsshown below in step by step photos.

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And here are a few more photo of an origami gondola

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Origami sampan boat

Sampan is a type of flat-bottomed Chinese wooden boat. The word "sampan" comes from the original Cantonese term "boat" and literally means three boards. One board for a flat bottom and two for the sides. The boat was commonly used for river transport and fishing. Model Origami sampan boats not the most difficult, but basic skills should be. What folding technique was used here can be found in the instructions on the site, where the whole process is described step by step and in detail. If you did not read at the beginning of the article, then remember what the inscriptions mean.
mountain fold - fold mountain
valley fold - fold valley
flat fold (or unfold) - bend (expand)

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Another example showing how to make a big origami sampan boat. The same thing, only this 40% more model. The photo on the left shows a comparison of sizes between the Big Sampan and the classic.

See diagrams below and master class step by step photos.

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DIY paper boat for origami

This paper boat sampan Origami is easier to fold compared to the examples above and looks a bit elegant.

How to fold a boat out of papershown below on step by step photos and diagrams.

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How to make a motor boat out of paper

This paper boat similar to the classic origami sampan. Two models have the same technique for folding an open pocket. But there is a difference. This origami motor boat has two beautiful decks.

The first photo in the gallery is the front of the paper, the second is the reverse.

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Paper boat diagram

This paper boat model also view of a sampan boat

How to turn a paper boat into a motor boat

Here is a very simple and easy way. make paper speed boat. You can turn any origami boat into a motor boat using this simple battery powered gear. For modernization, you will need three small pieces of plastic. Dimensions shown in the photo. Another rod from the handle, a small 3 v DC motor and various necessary little things - a battery, wire, connector pins. Bend large plastic with the letter “L” using a candle.

Then glue the two L-shaped plastic facing each other, as shown in the photo. Firmly attach the pipe to the motor shaft, and then glue it on the plastic. Make sure that the shaft rotates freely. Take a smaller piece of plastic, heat it and turn it in the center in the opposite direction to make a propeller. Then use a pin to glue to the pipe. Connect the battery to the engine. Do origami paper boat and install this motor gear on the boat. If you have questions, watch the video on the site, the link is under the gallery.

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Small boat made of paper

This is a traditional model. origami paper boatIt is only recommended that you use heavier paper that is difficult to bend.

Step-by-step instructions and schemes See below in the gallery.

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Big boat made of paper

If you need a wide-bottom model, do big boat made of paperas shown in this manual. The special tricks that are used here are reverse fold, squash fold and flap fold. The fold of the petal is used to turn the square base into the base of the bird. It can be used for other bases. This method includes an upper horizontal fold of the valley, two lower triangular folds of the mountains and two flat folds at the edges. If you are not familiar with the origami technique, you can read the training materials on the Internet, their sea, articles, instructions, videos, anything. How to fold this paper boat, read the instructions on the site.

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Paper house boat

This model origami paper boat imitates a real home boat. One particular folding technique that is used here is reverse bending.

The model is a bit complicated, if you want to do everything right, carefully read the instructions on the site. See the master class below for step-by-step photos..

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Paper tube ship

To do-it-yourself paper boatroll up 500 paper tubes. Just take a piece of paper and roll it up to form a tube 20-30 cm long and 1 cm wide. From 21 pipes make a semi-oval shape for the front, then from 14 pipes make a rectangle for the back and from 36 basewith two holes in the center. Take the glued semi-oval and add 10 tubes to form three-dimensional front wall (see photo). Then attach 10 tubes at the edges to the rectangle to form another three-dimensional shape. On a large rectangle with two holes, install pipes at the edges (6 pipes on all sides).

To make the platform, connect up to 100 tubes 40 cm longto make a large rectangle (large enough to fit all the parts on it). With hot glue, connect the three parts together on the base you made. Then connect 3 black pipe triangle and place two pipes on it to about 10 guns to be installed throughout the ship. Make some paper stairs and place in two holes in the center of the ship. You can also attach doors anywhere on the ship. Collect 3 thick tubes, one long and 2 short. Attach the two small ones in front and the sail to the large paper tube in the middle of the ship. You can add whatever you want the paper ship to look natural.

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Cardboard and paper boat

it double masted schooner made from a cardboard box and scotch tape ready to sail in the open sea, or at least in a bath or children's pool.

You do not need instructions, you just need to measure, cut and assemble. Assemble the hull from the disassembled and cut box, the masts also from cardboard, the sails from napkins.

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Ship out of the box from milk

Most of the items that were used here are waste. it

• Two cans
• Two plastic tubes
• Two boxes of milk

You need to make an envelope like a box. Use silicone sealant to firmly bond the two sides as shown in the photo.

Detailed instructions how to make a boat out of cardboardread on the site. Several will help you step by step photo master class below in the gallery.

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Origami inflatable boat

This is an interesting model. origami paper boatbut it requires that you examine both the gate leaf and the inner crease.

The instructions can be read on the website, how to fold the boat look at the step by step photos below in the gallery.

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