[For Seniors] Fun 3D Origami. Simple yet an impressive idea you can be proud of once you fold it

Auspicious! Mount FujiNEW!

How to fold a three-dimensional Mount Fuji #Origami #NewYear

This origami piece lets you create a three-dimensional representation of Mount Fuji, a symbol of Japan.

Loved as a lucky motif, it’s perfect for New Year’s decorations and holiday activities.

To make it, first crease the paper vertically and horizontally, then fold toward the center.

As you go, flip it over and open the sides to refine the shape; finally, push in the peak to complete a three-dimensional Mount Fuji.

Since it’s made by combining basic folds, it’s an easy project to try.

In senior facilities, you can not only enjoy making it but also spark lively conversations by sharing memories—Have you ever climbed Mount Fuji? What was it like seeing it on a trip?—which helps create a fun, shared time.

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Summer flower ball made with kusudamaNEW!

Must-see for beginners: Easy! A beautiful summer flower ball made with origami kusudama | 100-yen DAISO origami | Summer decor DIY | Origami Kusudama Tutorial | AyaWangPaper

Modular 3D origami, created by combining small origami units, captivates with its glamorous look when completed.

Each unit uses a simple fold, but assembling many pieces into a sphere gives a real sense of accomplishment.

By playing with color combinations, you can enjoy different expressions for each piece—like a bright, sunflower-like feel or cool summer tones.

The finished pieces look impressive; customers who made them at a day service took them home and even surprised their families, who asked, “You made this yourself?” It’s also fun to make them with several people while chatting, rather than doing everything alone.

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Kusudama and streamersNEW!

Kusudama, streamers, and string decorations made with origami (with audio commentary) — How to make origami Kusudama, streamers, and string decorations

Kusudama and streamers, which you can easily make with materials from 100-yen shops, are origami pieces that stand out as summer decorations.

By combining multiple sheets of origami to create a three-dimensional kusudama and adding streamers, you’ll have the perfect decoration for Tanabata.

Since you need to visualize the finished form as you work and use fine finger movements, you can also expect benefits for brain training and dexterity.

Even for those who aren’t comfortable with rehabilitation activities, inviting them by saying, “Would you help with making this?” lowers the barrier to participation and offers training-like benefits while having fun.

Please give it a try.

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a bouquet of tulipsNEW!

A bouquet of tulips made with origami 🌟💐 #origamicraft #origami #origami #diy #howtofold #origamiart #handmade #tulip #paper

A lifelike tulip made from origami! I’ve made this with my child, and it turns into a piece that makes people happy when you give it as a present.

After making a single “zabuton fold” with the origami, fold it into a triangle twice.

Open up the pocketed section and squash it into a square.

Rotate it so the corner that will be the center of the model is pointing down, then fold both side corners on both faces toward the center.

Flip it over and fold the bottom edges inward, then gently open it from the top corner to form the blossom.

Cut off the bottom corner to make a hole, thread a straw through it as the stem, attach a leaf, and you’re done.

Wrap it up and arrange it into a bouquet.

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Lucky StarNEW!

Origami star “Lucky Star”: Puffy and beautifully inflated with this! How to make a lucky star [with voice commentary] / Baaba’s Origami

This is an adorable piece with a small, plump, three-dimensional shape that you can enjoy in many ways—put it in a jar or use it for decorations.

All you need are three materials: origami paper, scissors, and glue.

It’s easy to make: divide the origami paper into eight equal parts and cut them into thin strips.

Join three of the thin strips together, flip the long strip over, and form a loop.

Once you shape it into a pentagon, just keep folding to the end.

Finally, gently press in the edges of the pentagon little by little with your fingernail, and softly puff up the whole piece to finish.

The process is simple, but the key lies in the fine finger movements and how much pressure you apply.

Having reading glasses or a loupe on hand might help the work go more smoothly.

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Transforming solidNEW!

How to make playable origami [transforming 3D object] with voice commentary, easy / ORIGAMI [Transformable object] with subtitles

This is an origami model that can transform into various shapes such as a column, a sphere, and a plane.

Place a sheet of origami paper cut in half (1/2) horizontally, overlap the left and right sides, fold in half to crease, then unfold.

Fold the top two corners down along the bottom edge to make triangles, then unfold; next, fold the bottom two corners up along the top edge in the same way to make creases.

Turn the paper over and fold both side edges to the center line to finish the creasing steps.

Flip the paper back over and fold along the creases you just made so they align with the center line.

Then, to create a bow shape, fold the four corners at the center outward.

With this, one part is complete; make four identical parts and assemble them to finish.

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Ogasawara hinaNEW!

Traditional Origami: Easy to Understand! Ogasawara Hina Dolls (March senior recreation/day-service event, Hina Matsuri crafts, origami Hina dolls)

Ogasawara-bina, which you can enjoy while experiencing traditional Japanese culture, is known as a prestigious style of folded hina dolls passed down in the shogunate family, and it has a deep connection with the etiquette of the samurai class.

Because the empress and emperor dolls are created three-dimensionally from a single sheet of origami, the finished beauty and sense of accomplishment are particularly rewarding.

For recreational activities for older adults, it’s recommended not only to enjoy making them but also to expand the conversation to the history and origins of Ogasawara-bina and the culture of the Hina Matsuri.

Learning about the traditions tied to the samurai culture and its etiquette of the time further deepens interest in the pieces and naturally leads to personal stories such as “I used to envy households that had hina dolls” or “I bought them for my grandchild,” creating opportunities for mutual interaction.

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