Origami- the ancient art of creating figurines by folding paper. You can make both flat and voluminous things using the origami technique. Crafts from triangular modules are interesting. Modules are the same elements that are made up of small pieces of paper. Then these modules, nested in each other, create beautiful three-dimensional figures. We suggest you make crafts from triangular modules for beginners.

Paper crafts: triangular modules

Let's start by creating triangular modules. A sheet of A4 paper must be cut into 16 identical rectangles with sides 53x74 mm. Having bent the rectangle in half along the length, it is then again bent in half in width and unfolded. After that, the edges of the paper are brought to the fold line. Then the module is turned over, and at the lower edges the corners are folded to the triangle. It remains only to completely bend the bottom edge up to the triangle and fold the module in half. As a result, each module has two corners and two pockets with which they are attached to each other. Usually the corners of one module are inserted into the pockets of another.

It will turn out from 706 white, 150 red, 270 lilac and 90 yellow triangular modules. The craft will be assembled by putting the modules on top of each other.

So, it will be necessary to assemble a vase according to the above scheme.

The original and rainbow is obtained from 500 triangular modules of different colors.

1. We start the assembly by creating the first two rows. For this, the corners of two triangular modules are inserted into the pockets of the third.
2. After that, we take another fifth module, adjoin it to the side of the second module, fix the received fifth module.

3. Then we repeat the steps until 30 modules are obtained in each row. We close them in a ring.

4. The next three rows are added on top of the second, only in a checkerboard pattern.

5. Slowly and carefully turn the workpiece inside out. It should be shaped like a mug.
6. We collect the 6th row of 30 modules.

7. Then, at the base, we choose a place for the swan's head - two modules of the 6th row. To the left and to the right of them we build 12 modules.

8. This will be the 7th row, on which we form the wings. Each subsequent row must be shortened by 2 modules.

9. Each wing should have 12 rows.

This module is made up of a rectangle of colored or white paper. The aspect ratio of the rectangle should be approximately 1:1.5. You can get the desired rectangles by dividing the A4 format into equal parts.

You can also fold modules from half a square using the note blocks available in the stationery.

How to fold a triangular origami module

The resulting module has two corners and two pockets.

How to connect modules to each other

The modules folded according to the above diagram can be inserted into each other in various ways and receive bulk products. Here is one possible connection example:

By making a lot of modules from paper of different colors, you can get a modular designer. The figure folded from such a designer is easily disassembled. From such details you can add many interesting figures.

Lesson 1-2

Orange Orange is not a difficult figure to perform. However, it does require some skill in forming ball shapes. This skill is necessary for making various animal figurines using the modular origami technique. If you take several bright colors instead of orange, then you can make a Christmas ball.

Birthday cake

First, prepare triangular origami modules, folded from rectangles of different sizes.

• Module-1: 1/4 sheet of A4 white paper, 175 white and 7 green.
• Module-2: 1/8 sheet A4, 166 white and 14 green.
• Module-3: 1/16 A4 sheet, 14 white and 14 green.
• Module-4: 1/32 A4 sheet (60x38 mm), 7 white and 7 green.

For a plate, you will need approximately 130 pieces of Modules-4 (colors of your choice).

1. Take 42 Module-1 for the first row and the same for the second. Connect modules like this. First row: modules are on the short side, second row: modules are on the long side.
   
2. When you make 4 modules in the first row and 3 in the second, immediately begin to collect the third row. Modules on the long side, put on in a checkerboard pattern.
   
3. Continue to collect three rows at the same time. The third row also has 42 modules.
   
4. Close all rows in a ring.
   
5. Turn over to the other side and, gently pressing the edges with your fingers, turn the figure inside out. The edges should go to the center, and the middle should go up.
   
6. It turns out here is such a figure.
   
7. Turn over and put on the fourth row of Modules-1.
   
8. Take 7 green Modules-1 and put them on every sixth pair of corners.
   
9. Take 14 Module-2s and put them on the sides of the big green ones.
   
10. Put on 14 Modules-3 on the sides of Modules-2 and put on in the middle 7 Modules-4.
    
11. Take the same number of white modules as green modules of exactly the same size. Put them on not in a checkerboard pattern, but directly on the green modules. The bottom tier of the cake is ready.
    
12. Perform the upper tier of the cake in the same way as the lower one, only from Modules-2. Each row is made from 22 modules. Also collect three rows at once, lock into a ring, turn inside out and put on 2 more rows. In total, there are 5 rows in the upper tier.
    
13. This is what the top tier looks like when flipped over:
    
14. Now you need to make a cake stand - a plate. Close the ring by inserting approximately 130 Module-4s (or Module-3s) into each other. Cut out a circle from thick paper, its size should fit under the lower tier (about 20 cm), glue a ring to it.
    
15. To prevent the bottom tier of the cake from spreading, make a support inside the cake. For example, you can cut off part of a small plastic bottle.
    
16. Put the bottom tier on a support. If large distances between the modules have formed in the base, they can be closed by inserting Modules-2 into the gaps with the pockets facing out.
    
17. Place the top tier exactly in the center of the bottom tier. Try to find a groove in each corner of the upper tier in the lower tier. This can be done with the help of a toothpick. When all the grooves are matched, the upper tier will easily enter the lower one. Push it in a little.
    
18. This is what the finished cake looks like.
    
    You can start decorating.

rose recipe

For roses, you will need Modules-4 (60x38mm): pink - 27 pieces, yellow - 27 pieces, red - 9 pieces, green - 16 pieces.

rose petals

Decorate the cake

Roses and leaves can be placed on the cake at your discretion. For example, in this way:

A candle can be made from a folded paper tube, which is glued in a spiral with a thin strip of foil. A light - from two modules.

blooming cactus

All work is made of modules, folded from rectangles 4x6 cm

Flowers

Cactus

pot

Such a cactus will be able to please with its flowering for a long time!

The classic Kusudama Superball (Flower) consists of 40 modules. These modules can also serve as the basis for creating Flower Dolls. Take a square sheet of paper. For kusudama, it is better to use double-sided colored paper, and for dolls, depending on the design.

Of the many areas of paper crafts, origami is the most popular. Creating paper figures by folding a sheet of paper gives unlimited scope for imagination and creativity. In addition to the classic, modular origami has recently become widespread.

The peculiarity of modular origami is that paper figures are assembled from separate modules. There are certain rules for their folding. By inserting modules one into another, real works of art are created. Modular origami captivates with its unusualness, the ability to create various works - from the simplest to entire artistic compositions.

Getting ready for work

Since modular origami is, first of all, a technique for assembling from modules, the most important thing to work with is:

• A4 paper.

From sheets of paper, you can pre-cut blanks to create modules. The sheet is divided into 16 or 32 parts - these are the standard dimensions of the modules. For large figures, the sheet is cut into 4 or 2 parts.

• Scissors, ruler, PVA glue.
• Schemes for assembling models.

In stores, you can find ready-made modular origami kits for beginners with step-by-step instructions for assembly rules. Also, to learn how to make modular origami out of colored paper, the lessons of special master classes will help a beginner or a child. In such classes, according to the schemes, it is considered how to make step by step, for example, animal figures or a Christmas tree.

Assembling the modules

For work, a triangular module is used.

Experienced craftsmen make many paper elements of different colors in advance. It turns out a kind of modular constructor, with which you can make an original craft. The advantage of this technique is that the modules are used more than once: a boring figure can be disassembled and a new original craft can be created.

In the finished triangular module, you should get two pockets and two corners that allow you to connect paper elements. To make a triangular module, prepare rectangular pieces of paper.

The rectangle is folded in half lengthwise, and the resulting part is folded in half across. This is how two main folds are formed to create a module.

The edges are bent towards the middle, the figure is turned over.

The bottom edge rises. The corners are bent through a large triangle.

The resulting lower part is unbent. Small triangles from below are folded along the formed lines, the edges rise.

Bend the resulting triangle in half.

It is these modules that help create voluminous, beautiful works. Any craft in this type of origami begins with the manufacture of a large number of modules. To create durable figurines, it is necessary to correctly connect the details of the craft.

Each scheme usually indicates on which side the finished elements are connected.

There are 3 generally accepted schemes for connecting parts in modular origami:

• You can connect 2 parts on the long side and add 1 on the short side.
• Connection only on the long side.
• The elements are connected only by short sides.

Models for beginners

Having learned how to create modules, a novice master can start creating a paper figure. The simplest modular origami for beginners is made from 20 modules.

For a cute chicken, you will need 4 red and 16 yellow parts. After assembling the figurine, glue the beak and eyes.

Among the large number of multi-colored works, a modular origami made of white paper stands out. White paper is a rather difficult material for crafts: it does not forgive negligence and slovenliness, all flaws and mistakes on a snow-white sheet are immediately noticeable.

Crafts from white sheets play on the contrast of light and shadow. More experienced craftsmen experiment with such products. From white paper, you can create not only a snowflake or a bunny, but also more serious works: the beauty of a dazzling white vase does not need additional bright colors.

If you wish, you can find modular origami diagrams for beginners from white paper. When working, special care should be taken. Any figure assembled using modules requires a lot of time and perseverance. By introducing children to this type of creativity, the fidget develops attentiveness, concentration, scrupulousness. Making blanks for their works (paper modules), the children develop fine motor skills.

Watermelon

When looking for modular origami diagrams for beginners, you can find a wide range of crafts - from an Easter egg to a magnificent red Chinese dragon. Crafts such as a vase and paper watermelon are easy to perform and look bright.

To create a piece of watermelon, you need to make 193 triangular parts:

• 114 red;
• 45 green;
• 17 whites;
• 17 black.

The first three rows are assembled from green elements: 14, 13 and again 14.

The fourth row will take 15 modules: 1 green, 13 white and 1 green module completes the row.

Fifth row: 1 green, 1 white, 13 red, again 1 white and 1 green.

From the sixth row, the details of the watermelon are reduced one by one on each side. Black elements alternate with red modules. Only 20 parts are assembled in height.

Hare

It will be interesting for children to make a cute hare with their mother.

For a bunny, 522 triangular parts are needed. You can do everything from white paper, then you get a little white snow hare. If desired, the bunny can make a multi-colored blouse. Then, when making elements, make 120 pieces in the color you want to see the hare's sweater or blouse.

Since there are a lot of details to prepare, connect dad to work. The preschooler still does not have enough perseverance to do monotonous work for a long time. Therefore, the main work on the manufacture of parts will have to be taken over by the parents.

We make the basis for crafts. The corners of 2 parts are inserted into the pockets of the third module. Then 2 more details are added in the same way. The last element closes the structure in a ring.

Collect three rows of the bunny's body. Each row has 24 parts, which are fixed in a checkerboard pattern.

Carefully, trying not to break up the assembled workpiece, turn the circle inside out so that it looks like a cup in shape. Then attach 24 colored parts to the body of the craft. Colored elements should protrude slightly above the white torso. When you've finished a color row, align it.

A sweater is formed from 4 color rows. Attach the white elements of the head to the top row of the sweater. Parts are attached to the outside with the short side.

The head is made alternately from 24 and 30 parts. The last row is reduced to the center, the head becomes like a ball.

Form the ears. Alternate rows of 5 and 6 elements. The last, 9th row - 4 details.

All work in this technique is based on creating volume through paper blanks. There are some crafts, for example, a swan, having mastered it, you can easily make a vase, a peacock or a three-headed dragon.

Swan

The main part of the modular swan resembles a bowl. The ability to create a swan will facilitate and speed up the process of assembling other models.

To create a handsome swan, 1502 elements are required. Such a craft can in itself be an original gift or decorate the interior of an apartment. It is better to start creating such a masterpiece after reading the instructions for assembling such figures.

Penguin

One of the simple figures that your child will like is a penguin.

The first row, which is the basis, is made of parts closed in a circle. The figure itself is made in the form of a cylinder.

For the model you need: purple or black parts (126 pieces), for the nose and paws 5 red elements, white blanks will need 40 pieces.

The more experience the master has, the more individual works he creates. Experienced craftsmen are no longer looking for ready-made schemes, they come up with and implement their creative fantasies.

To captivate the baby with this type of needlework, offer to collect crafts that are easy for the baby. Help the child with the most difficult moment for him - the manufacture of modules. For kids, there are quite a few schemes that explain step by step how to make, for example, a rose or a colorful fish.

Choose easy crafts for classes with your child, the manufacture of which does not take much time. If the creation of the figurine takes a lot of time, then divide the work into several parts. Keep in mind that it is difficult for a preschooler to sit in one place for more than 20-25 minutes.

To make it easier for the baby to work, do not make small modules. Let you make 16 blanks from an A4 sheet, not 32. It is more convenient for a preschooler to work with larger parts.

Children also enjoy collecting animal figurines. There are easy assembly schemes for cats and horses. Mom can try to assemble a dragonfly or a spider with a baby according to a ready-made scheme. So that the craft does not crumble when touched, you can fix it with glue, then it will please everyone around for a long time.

Conclusion

Acquaintance with modular origami for beginners, joint creativity of mother and child will only bring the family closer, improve the atmosphere in the house.

For a preschooler, parents are the main authorities in life, who, by their example, should teach the baby to bring things to the end, and not despair because of temporary setbacks.

For those who have seriously decided to comprehend the ancient Japanese art of origami, I suggest starting with simple figures. This technique does not use glue at all. And this makes it very easy to work with paper, making it possible to create beautiful and neat products. The modular technique of this art allows you to give the figures volume and an interesting texture. Let's see how to make modular origami.

Origami from modules for beginners

Our acquaintance will begin with the manufacture of blanks for modules. Modules are paper folded into triangles. To do this, there is a paper folding technique:

First, we take sheets of A4 format, scissors, a ruler and a pencil. Carefully mark on the workpiece sheet. Exactly 16 base rectangles with dimensions of 5.3x7.4 cm are placed on one sheet.

After all the blanks are cut, we begin to make modules. Try to do the work as carefully as possible, because each module is like a puzzle in a mosaic, it must be even so that the rest of the details can seamlessly connect to it.

Creating origami crafts from modules for beginners: diagrams are very useful in order not to get confused in the sequence of connecting elements.

Tulip

In the first couple, try your hand at assembling a simple tulip according to the scheme:

This diagram shows that work should begin with 15 yellow corners.

In total, the flower should consist of 7 rows, closed in a circle.

It is also seen that after 3 rows, the workpiece is divided into 3 wedges - future flower petals.

As a result, we should get this flower:

See the video for more details:

Origami from modules for beginners Snake

You can hone your joining skills by assembling a simple snake model. The scheme of this figure is very simple:

And as a result, we get such a harmless bright snake:

In total, we need 121 modules for work. You should start with the head of the figure:

Following the instructions of the diagram, we increase the body of the snake in the 5th row to 5 modules.

And make snake eyes.

All other actions are carried out strictly adhering to the scheme:

In places where the figure bends, we pay special attention to attaching modules of the following row:

We continue connecting the parts until we reach the tail of the snake:

The final touch in the work will be gluing the tongue:

Be sure to watch the video tutorials below.

slice of watermelon

Another simple origami scheme from triangular modules for beginners has an appetizing watermelon slice:

There is nothing complicated in this figure, and it is perfect for children's creativity.

In total, we need 213 pieces of different colors: 114 red, 66 green, 17 white and 16 black triangles.

We begin to create our slice from the green peel. In the first row we will have 15 green modules. They need to be placed with the short base of the triangle up.

Then in the second row we add 14 green elements, but now the long side should be at the top.

The third row of peel again consists of 15 modules. In the fourth row, again reduce the number by 1 = 14 elements.

Starting from the 5th row, we start adding new colors. First, we make a white layer between the peel and the pulp of the watermelon. We arrange the modules according to the scheme: 2 green, 13 white and again 2 green.

Now we have moved on to the very pulp of the future of a ripe watermelon. In the 6th row we will have 3 colors. We arrange the modules in the following sequence: 1 green, 1 white, 12 red, 1 white and again 1 green.

7 row will consist of 15 modules: 1 white, 13 red, again 1 white.

In the 8th row, we begin to add watermelon pits. We arrange the modules in turn, starting and ending the row with red elements. There will be 14 modules in total.

To give the watermelon slice a triangular shape, in subsequent rows we will reduce the number of modules.

The entire ninth row will consist of only 13 red elements.

In the 10th and 12th rows, we again place the triangles in the red-black sequence, similarly to the 8th row.

In the 11th row we will have only red modules. And from rows 13 to 21, we reduce the number of elements by 1. All modules will be red.

In the 21st row, we should have 1 triangle left.

For those who want to clearly understand how to make origami from modules for beginners, I also attach a video:

Our watermelon slice is ready. She looks very appetizing.

Try to use paper in bright, saturated colors in your work. It will help to give your figures even more realism.

Now you know how to make a modular origami for beginners, and this piece of watermelon will become a real treat.