How to Create Stylish Wall Art With Origami Quilts

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Chrissy Pk
Chrissy Pk
Chrissy Pk
Chrissy Pushkin, also known as Chrissy Pk, is an origami and paper craft expert and writer with 15 years of experience. Chrissy founded the popular website and YouTube channel, Paper Kawaii, where she creates tutorials, templates, printable origami paper, and handmade crafts.
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Updated on 08/27/20
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Project Overview
  • Yield: 1 piece of wall art
  • Skill Level: Beginner

Easily create some very stylish wall art using origami. Make large wall displays or small coasters with these easy to make origami squares. These pretty origami squares are very quick and simple to make, as they only require one sheet of square paper. The larger your paper, the larger your display will be.

Tip

To make a large wall display, use paper that's 11.8 x 11.8 inches (30 x 30 centimeters).

Place the origami squares next to each other in rows of three or more to create an aesthetically pleasing pattern. Use a single solid color for each square or use lots of different colors for a very fun and uplifting piece. You can also create color gradients, for example, by using three sheets of red, three sheets of orange, and three sheets of yellow. Display the squares directly onto walls with glue-tac or mount them into frames. Flattening them behind glass prevents dust from settling inside the paper.

What You'll Need

Materials

  • 1 sheet Square sheet of paper at least 5.9 x 5.9 inches (15 x 15 centimeters)
  • Glue (optional)

Instructions

  1. Fold the Paper in Half

    Start off by folding your paper in half, from top to bottom and from left to right. This creates four equal sections. Next, fold the left and right edges in to meet the central crease, fold well. Unfold the previous step. Now fold the top and bottom edges to the central crease. Unfold again.

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  2. Fold the Corners to the Center

    Flip the paper over to the other side and fold all four corners to the very center. Make these creases as neat as you can. You may also want to use a bone folder to make your creases sharper. Fold all four of the points out from the center as shown. Open out the sides and flip the paper back over to the other side.

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  3. Flatten the Creases

    Bring all four diagonal edges towards the front. All of the creases have already been created–you are simply flattening them together. Once all of the sides are collapsed, make sure to straighten out the creases. Next, fold the flaps behind. Begin on the bottom right section, folding one of the flaps over.

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  4. Finalize the Creases

    Fold the corner of the flap back to the diagonal crease, and then flip the flap back over to its original position. Do this same process to all of the flaps, using a bone folder or the side of your fingernail to finalize the creases.

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    Tip

    You can make as many of these little squares as you like, placing them next to each other to create very large pieces of artwork or make some small placemats using only four of them.

Display Your Origami Wall Art

Here is an example of how to display your origami wall art once it's finished. Using larger sheets of square paper to start with will be quicker to obtain this size, and give the art a bold and minimalist look. Alternatively, if you have more time and patience, using smaller sheets of square paper (and using lots of them) will result in a very intricate and luxurious look.

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