Paper crafts modular origami assembly diagrams. Origami from triangular modules: step-by-step master classes on making a vase, swan, owl and cat. Materials for work

Making figures from multi-colored modules will diversify leisure time and become a common interest for family members. Even a novice master, having mastered the basics of origami, will be able to surprise others with exclusive crafts.

Origami is the oriental art of creating decorative figures from paper, which includes several types. Modular origami is its integral part.

Types of origami:

Name	Description
Modular	The craft is assembled from parts of the same size, which are folded in a certain way. Figures are obtained by nesting modules into each other. Glue is not used when creating them, but for strength in complex models, adhesive connections are allowed.
Simple	The figure is made from one sheet of paper. Suitable for developing fine motor skills in children.
Wet folding	When working, the paper is moistened with water, which allows you to create crafts with smooth lines. Thick paper treated with water-soluble glue is suitable for this technique.
By pattern	Folding the figure according to the diagram. The drawing shows all the folds of the future model, and special symbols have been developed. A convenient way to make complex crafts

There are at least 10 types of origami modules. Flat ones are used to create mosaics; three-dimensional parts are used to form balls and shapes. Modules in the shape of a trefoil and triangle are common. Pyramid-shaped blanks are used to create kusudama - bright balls.

Materials for work

The paper for modular origami is chosen to be durable, not glossy, to avoid unnecessary slipping. The paint on the folds should not rub off.

• office white and colored, quite durable and rough;
• stickers, writing pads;
• Kami – Japanese origami paper;
• magazine matte;
• wrapping;
• gift (packaging);
• foil.

Colored school paper is not suitable for work; it is thin and turns white on the folds. Cardboard modules do not roll well. Newspapers are suitable for beginners, they are not durable and turn yellow over time.

Preparing for work

Before starting to create modular figures, they stock up on paper of the required colors and make modules. Triangular modules are folded from rectangular sheets with an aspect ratio of 3:2.

Manufacturing:

• The A4 sheet is folded in half, then 3 more times. There were 32 rectangles on paper. Modules of the popular 1/32 size are assembled from them. If larger parts are needed, leave 8 or 16 parts.
• Cut the paper into rectangles with scissors or a stationery knife.
• Fold the part lengthwise, then widthwise. There is a control line in the middle.
• Fold the sides of the rectangle towards the middle, as when assembling an airplane, and turn the workpiece over to the other side.

• The extreme corners of the parts protruding from below are bent upward, to the base of the triangle.
• The lower part of the workpiece is raised. The result is a triangle.
• Bend the triangle along the midline. The module is ready.

The piece has 2 corners at the front and 2 pockets at the back. With their help, the modules are connected to each other.

Module assembly technique

When folded, the module is a straight triangle. The hypotenuse is called the long side, the leg without pockets is called the short side.

The configuration of the craft depends on the method of connecting the modules:

• The corners of one triangle are respectively inserted into the pockets of the other. So, from several parts, a flat strip is obtained, which is used to make the tails, necks, and legs of the figures.
• The top of one triangle is inserted into the pocket of the second, then the top of the second is inserted into the pocket of the third. The connection is used to create long chains, the basis of figures.

• To connect 3 modules, the adjacent vertices of two parts are inserted into the pockets of the third.
• The rows are obtained by stringing a triangle onto adjacent corners of the parts of the bottom row. Depending on the scheme, the module is put on 1, 2 or 3 vertices.

The long side up method means that the module is put on with the hypotenuse forward, towards the assembler. Short side forward means that the triangle is strung with the leg forward. The usual method for assembling rows is with the long side facing up.

Paper flowers

Modular origami for beginners is mastered by creating simple shapes. Using this technique, you can recreate a flower or come up with your own image of a plant. Such crafts are made from modules measuring 1/32 so that the figure turns out graceful and close to the original.

They decorate the holiday table and are given as gifts for March 8th or birthdays. Large modules are used to make large flowers that decorate the room for a celebration.

Lotus or water lily

The lotus, made using the modular origami technique, consists of 6 green leaves on which a two-color bud with a core is placed. For work, 240 pink, 126 dark pink, 50 yellow and 318 green triangles are prepared.

Modular origami for beginners: step-by-step making of a lotus

Procedure:

1. They start by making diamond-shaped leaves. 2 elements are inserted into the first green module, 1 triangle is added in the remaining rows. After a strip of 7 triangles in each subsequent row, their number is reduced by 1. To connect two leaves, 4 additional modules are used, which are inserted with the reverse side. All 6 pieces are fastened together.
2. Similarly, 6 bud petals are made from pink triangles; the longest row of the workpiece consists of 5 modules.
3. The finished parts are laid out in a row and the petals are connected with the first dark pink module in the middle. Then they fill the rest of the space and close the two-color stripe into a ring. 3 rows are laid along the bottom of the flower, alternating light and dark triangles.
4. The yellow elements are used to make a core, 5-6 pieces in a row. The bud is placed on the leaves and the middle is inserted into it.

The bud can be made variegated or plain, and rows of dark or light modules can be laid along the edge of the leaves. If the core is removed from the flower, the lotus will turn into a vase.

Lily

A variegated royal flower will be made from 230 orange and 50 brown blanks. The lily consists of 5 petals; long stamens made of paper or other materials are inserted in the middle of the flower. The stem is formed from 3 cocktail tubes.

Modular origami for beginners: step-by-step making of a lily

Procedure:

1. All petal modules are inserted into the pockets with the long side. The first 3 rows are made from orange modules, gradually connecting 2, 3 and 4 parts.
2. Add a brown element to the 4th row - 1 orange, 1 brown, 1 orange triangles. Along the edges, one corner of the modules of the previous row is left free.
3. The 5th row consists of 4 orange modules, the 2 outer parts are put on, capturing the free corners from the 3rd row so that the side of the petal is smooth.
4. The 6th row is assembled from 5 modules: orange, brown, orange, brown, orange. Row 7 is assembled from 6 orange parts.
5. In the 8th row, 4 orange and 3 brown modules alternate, starting and ending the row with yellow elements.
6. The 9th row consists of 6 orange triangles; to decrease in this and the next rows, the outer modules are placed on the 3 tops of the parts of the 8th row.
7. In the 10th row, 3 orange and 2 brown parts are placed in a checkerboard pattern.
8. Row 11 is formed from 4 orange modules, row 12 - orange, brown, orange elements. The petal is finished with rows of 2 and 1 modules.
9. The finished petals are bent to resemble a living flower and connected at the base with brown parts. A wire is inserted into the stamens and passed through the middle of the lily.
10. For the stem, 3 tubes are secured with wire from the flower stamens and covered with corrugated paper. Leaves are placed on the stem.

A delicate lily will be made from white and pink modules. A flower made from details in contrasting shades looks original.

Narcissus

To make a daffodil, you need 16 white modules and a 2.5 cm wide strip of double-sided yellow paper for the core. A cocktail tube is used as a stem.

Modular origami for beginners: step-by-step making of a daffodil

Procedure:

1. Lay out 8 modules in a circle, with the short side towards the middle and attach the remaining 8 triangles to them. To do this, the corners of two adjacent parts of the 1st row are inserted in a circle into the pockets of the same module of the external chain. It turned out to be a two-row ring, these are petals.
2. One side of the yellow paper strip is cut into fringe, rolled into a tube and lightly sealed. The finished center is inserted into the head of the daffodil.
3. The cocktail straw is wrapped in a strip of green corrugated paper and glued, 1 cm does not reach the edge of the tube.
4. The free end of the tube is cut into 5 parts, coated with glue and inserted into the flower.
5. A strip of corrugated paper is glued in half, allowed to dry, and a long sheet is cut out and glued to the stem.

Several daffodils will make a spring bouquet for your mother, grandmother or sister.

Rose

The rose is made from 95 modules and a cocktail straw. You can take juice tubes, then you need to insert them one into the other to lengthen them.

Procedure:

1. The bud is collected from top to bottom, gradually narrowing the figure. Rows 1, 2 and 3 consist of 15 triangles. Elements of the 2nd row are put on with the long side up, and 3rd rows - with the short side up. A three-row ring is formed, this is the top of the flower.
2. The 4th row continues in a circle, the triangles are put on the 3 corners of the module of the previous row. The 5th, 6th, 7th rows consist of 10 elements connected to the previous row in the usual way - 1 module per 2 adjacent ends.
3. 10 modules are inserted into the lower part of the flower, like petals. For reliability they are glued.

The straw is wrapped in a strip of paper in a spiral and sealed. At the top of the stem, a thickening is formed from paper, equal in diameter to the hole in the rose. Leaves are cut out of paper and glued to the stem. Coat the top of the stem with glue, insert it into the bud, and press for a few seconds.

White Rose

A snow-white flower will be made from 110 modules measuring 1/32. Regular office paper will do.

Procedure:

1. Assemble a ring of 3 rows of 18 modules each. In rows 1 and 3 they are placed with the short side forward. Parts of row 2 – long side up.
2. In the 4th row, each element is put on 3 tails of the parts of the bottom row. Then assemble 2 rows of 12 pieces and 1 row of 12 triangles, short first.
3. In the last row, 8 triangles are placed with the short side facing out, inserting them into the 3 corners of the previous strip.

The bud is ready, the cocktail tube is wrapped in a strip of paper, and the cut out leaves are glued on. The rose is placed on a stem coated with glue.

Swan

Modular origami for beginners will be of interest to people who want to create three-dimensional figures of birds and animals. To make a swan you will need 458 white modules and 1 red one for the beak. A large figure will be made from triangles measuring 1/16. For strength, the tops of the parts are lubricated with glue.

Procedure:

1. Assembly begins with the body of the bird. In the 1st row, 30 triangles are placed with the long side outward; 30 modules of the 2nd and 3rd rows are put on them with the short side outward. The corners of 2 adjacent modules fit into the pockets of one triangle of the next row. The strip is closed into a ring and the 4th and 5th rows are laid in the same way. The figure is turned inside out, resulting in a bowl-shaped piece. Add a 6th row of 30 pieces.
2. The wings are formed from the 7th row. Leave 2 tops of adjacent triangles free - this is the place for the neck. 12 modules are put on to the left and right of the gap. There is a free area at the back for the tail. The wings are assembled, for which in each subsequent level the number of parts is reduced by 1. The last row consists of 1 module. The wings are arched to create the effect of a bird taking off.
3. The tail is made similarly to the wings, the number of modules in the rows is reduced to 1 triangle.
4. The neck consists of 31 pieces; it is assembled from the beak by inserting the corners of one module into the pockets of another. To prevent the beak from looking double, it is glued. During the assembly process, the bird's neck is bent. The eyes are glued next to the swan's beak and the neck is inserted into the space between the wings.

If you make a beak and a crown from golden paper, you will get a swan princess. A black bird with wings edged with white stripes and a butterfly on its chest looks presentable. Children love colorful swans.

Watermelon

To create a watermelon slice you need 114 red, 66 green, 17 white and 16 black blanks. They are inserted with the long side up, except for the first row - its parts are placed with the short side up.

Procedure:

1. Start assembly with 15 green modules. Rows 2, 3, 4 are assembled from green triangles of 14, 15, 16 pieces.
2. In the 5th row: 2 green, 13 white, 2 green. 1 green triangle is placed at the beginning and end of the 6th row, 1 white triangle is inserted next to them, the middle of the chain consists of 12 red modules. Row 7 begins and ends with 1 white element, with 13 red elements placed inside.
3. Row 8 consists of 14 modules, red ones alternate with black ones. Row 9 is formed from 13 red ones, the following rows are reduced by 1 module.
4. In rows 10 and 12, red and black parts are placed sequentially, according to the pattern. Row 11 and 13 to 21 are assembled from red modules. The last 21 row consists of 1 triangle.

Hare

To make a hare in a sweater, fold 402 white and 120 multi-colored modules. For a figure without clothes, take 520 parts of the same color.

Procedure:

1. For the first 3 rows, take 24 parts each, form a three-row strip and close them into a ring. Turn it inside out, resulting in a workpiece in the form of a wide vessel.
2. The 4th row is assembled from 24 colored parts - the beginning of the sweater. They are not inserted all the way, but are secured higher and the lower corner is moved forward to add volume. 4 more lanes are laid in the same way.
3. For 1 row of the head, take 24 triangles and put them on with the short side forward. In the second row, 6 parts are added. In this and the next 6 rows, the parts are strung with the long side up.
4. The ear begins to be assembled from 6 triangles. They are connected to the last row of the head with the short base forward. Row 2 consists of 5, row 3 – of 6 parts. The outer triangles are strung on the last vertices of the 2 lower modules. This is how 7 rows are assembled. Row 8 consists of 5 triangles, the outer parts are placed on the 3 tops of row 7. Row 9 – 4 triangles, 2 middle ones are placed above the 2 outer ones. They skip 2 head modules and assemble another ear.

Cut out and glue on the hare's eyes and nose, collar and bow tie. Arms are cut out of cardboard and attached to the sides of the body. If you cut a strip of paper into a fringe, twist it onto a pencil and glue it, you get bangs.

Penguin

Modular origami for beginners allows you to practice this technique from an early age. For example, a child can assemble a penguin. To assemble this bird, take 129 black, 1 orange and 76 white modules.

Sequencing:

1. Row 1 is assembled from 10 black and 6 white parts, installed with the short side up. In the 2nd row there are 7 white and 10 black, they are placed with the long side up.
2. In the 3rd row, 6 white and 10 black blanks are put on with the long base up. Roll the three-row strip into a ring and form a bowl.
3. In the 4th row - 9 black and 7 white, in the 5th row - 10 black and 6 white, in the 6th row - 7 white and 9 black triangles. Row 7 - 10 black and 6 white elements.
4. Row 8 - beginning of the head, 9 black and 7 white parts. In the 9th row there are 10 black and 6 white parts. In the 10th row there are 9 black and 7 white blanks.
5. Row 11 – 10 black and 6 white, the next strip is similar to row 10. In the 13th row there are 11 black modules. The top of the figure is compressed.

An orange beak module is inserted in the center of the head, and black triangles - wings - are placed on the sides. Cut out and glue the penguin's eyes.

Owl

A small two-color owl is assembled from 62 white, 7 orange, 157 blue and 2 black modules.

Procedure:

1. Row 1 – 13 blue and 5 white triangles, short side first. White blanks are placed between blue ones, this is the beginning of the chest. Row 2 is formed from 6 white and 12 triangles with the short base forward and completes the ring.
2. In the 3rd row, 5 white and 13 blue parts are placed with the short base forward.
3. In rows 4, 5, 6, the parts are placed with the long base facing up. Row 4 – 6 white and 12 blue, Row 5 – 5 white and 13 blue, Row 6 – 6 white and 12 blue triangles.
4. Row 7 is laid from 5 white and 13 blue parts with the short base forward.
5. In the 8th row, 2 central white modules are placed with the short side forward, 4 white and 12 blue - with the long base forward.
6. In the 9th row, an orange triangle-beak is inserted in the center of the white area, to the right and left of it are 2 white and 13 blue parts.
7. In the 10th row, 2 white triangles are placed in the middle, 1 white and 1 black element are inserted on either side of them, and continued with 12 blue triangles. In the 10th and subsequent rows, the triangles are put on with the long side forward.
8. In the 11th row, 1 blue element is placed above the beak. On both sides of it, 2 white modules are laid. The row ends with 13 blue back triangles.
9. The 12th row consists of 8 blue elements located in the center of the figure. To make the ears, 3 blue parts are hung on the sides of this row. Then 1 blue triangle is placed on them.

From below the bird is inserted 2 paws, consisting of 3 orange triangles. At the back are attached 2 blue parts - a tail. The wings are assembled from 3 modules and attached to the sides of the owl.

Crane

To make a white bird with black plumage and a black neck, you need 118 white, 84 black and 9 red modules. The parts are glued together for strength.

Procedure:

1. Assembly begins from the base of the neck. 2 white parts are inserted sequentially, with corners into the pockets. Row 2 consists of 2 modules, row 3 – 1 triangle.
2. Wings are formed to the left and right of the base, 3 rows of 10 modules each. The body is filled, alternating 1 and 2 parts. The tail rows consist of 4, 3, 2 and 1 triangles. To obtain plumage, 2 rows are laid along the wings, and 8 black elements along the tail. The edges of the wings are decorated with three rows of 3 black parts.
3. The tail is folded from black triangles according to the scheme 3, 2, 4 and connected to the body of the bird.
4. The neck consists of 11 black parts, inserted one into another. At the end there is a white module turned in the other direction - this is the head. Add a red triangle - beak. Attach the neck to the crane in the designated place.
5. The legs are assembled from 3 black, 5 white and 4 red modules. The lower red part is put on the other side for stability.

Eyes are glued or painted on the crane. Decorate the figure with a bow and a hat.

Rooster

The rooster craft is made from 11 yellow, 34 red, 185 orange, 66 green modules measuring 1/32 and 4 red modules measuring 1/64. To prevent the figure from falling apart, the joints of the blanks are glued.

Procedure:

1. Connect 3 rows of 11 orange parts, roll them into a ring and lay another 7 rows. To form the chest and neck, add a row of 6 triangles, then continue with the pattern 5-4-5-4-3-4-3-2-3-2-3-2-3-2-1-2-1. The neck is compressed and arched.
2. For the wings, green modules are assembled in rows of 3-4-3-2-1-2-1 pieces. The legs are made from 3 yellow pieces, dropping the corners into the pockets of the next triangle. Add 2 modules, which are inserted with both tops into 1 pocket of the last module. The legs are inserted from below the body.
3. The head is formed from 3 orange modules, connecting them in series, the comb is formed from 3 red ones. The comb is placed on the head and a yellow beak module is put on, which holds the parts together. A red triangle-beard is added to the bottom. Connect the head to the neck of the bird.

Make 5 colored tail feathers, 17 modules each. The wings are glued to the base of the rooster, and the tail is inserted.

Chick

To make a chick, 207 yellow and 6 red modules are prepared. For the beak you need 1 red triangle, half the size of the main parts.

Procedure:

1. Assemble a ring of 2 rows of 16 modules each, add 5 more such rows.
2. Row 8 consists of 16 pieces, put on with the short side forward to separate the body from the head. Lay 4 more rows of 16 pieces, long sides forward.
3. The last row consists of 10 modules, put on 2 or 3 corners of the parts of the bottom row. The top of the head is compressed to give it roundness.
4. The wings are assembled from two modules and glued to the sides of the chicken, a tail from 1 triangle is added.
5. The paws are made from 3 red modules, the tops of one are inserted into the pockets of the other 2 and attached to the bottom of the body.

Glue the chick's eyes and insert the beak. Cut the paper into fringe and form a chicken hairstyle.

Snake

A snake from modules is made curved or straight. The head and tail are assembled in the same way, but the production of the body differs in the technique and number of parts. For a straight snake you will need 237 triangles, for a curved one you will need 251 modules.

Procedure:

1. Start assembly from the tail. 2 modules are inserted into the pockets of the first triangle with both tops and 8 rows are continued, alternating 1 and 2 elements. The lateral corners of the tail are hidden.
2. Row 9 consists of 3, row 10 - of 2, and row 11 - of 3 modules. The straight snake continues to be assembled, alternating 2 and 3 elements in rows.
3. The bend of the snake is achieved by shifting the rows of modules. In the 12th row, 3 triangles are shifted to the right so that the extreme corner of the module remains free. The 13th row consists of 3 parts, put on without displacement. The next 3 rows are laid with a shift, 3 modules in a chain. In the 18th row, 3 parts are placed straight, the 19th row is assembled with a shift. In row 20 there are 4 modules. The result was one twist of the body.
4. Similarly, move rows from 21 to 25 to the left, collecting 3-4-3-4-4 parts in them. Then offset rows of 4 modules are assembled. Turns to the right or left are made from rows 35 to 38, from rows 47 to 50. The last turn from rows 57 to 58 goes to the head. In row 57 there are 3 modules, in row 58 there are 4 triangles.
5. Snake heads are collected in the same way. Lay 2 chains of 4 modules each, then according to the pattern 3, 4, 3, 2, 1. This is the lower part, a forked paper tongue is attached to it.
6. For the upper jaw, 5 modules are placed on the lower part with pockets at the top, leaving the extreme corners of the side triangles free. The jaw is assembled according to the 5-4-5-4-5-4-3-2 pattern.

The head is connected to the body. Small black eye modules are inserted.

Stork

To make a stork sitting in a nest, you need 40 black, 222 white and 104 brown modules. The beak for the bird is cut out of red paper.

Procedure:

1. Assemble a chain of 3 rows, 9 modules each, and close it in a circle. Turn it inside out and add 3 more rows.
2. Row 7 consists of 11 elements, 4 of which are put on 1 corner, and 7 - on 2 corners of the bottom row.
3. Rows 8 and 9 are assembled from 11 triangles; row 10 contains 12 modules.
4. On the body, choose a place for the chest and put on 4 parts. Lay 3 rows on top according to the pattern 3, 2, 1. Fold the corner of the chest up.
5. For the wing, 16 modules are connected, the corner of one is inserted into the pocket of the other. Row 2 consists of 15, row 3 – of 14 modules.
6. The 4th row of the wing is assembled from 12 black triangles. Row 5 – 6 black, arranged in three pairs at equal distances.
7. 4 black modules are inserted into the base of the body - this is the tail.
8. The neck is assembled from 23 white modules and curved. Glue on the beak and eyes.
9. They make a nest - a brown circle of 3 rows, 26 modules in each.

The wings are glued to the sides of the body, the neck is connected to the chest. The stork is placed on the nest.

Dog

A two-color dog can be assembled from 37 white and 98 yellow modules. It is better to buy plastic eyes and nose. The modules are connected with the long side up.

Procedure:

1. For the base, assemble a ring of 2 rows, 8 yellow modules in each. In the 3rd row there are 7 yellow triangles and 1 white for the beginning of the chest.
2. Row 4 – 6 yellow and 2 white.
3. In row 5, 2 modules are added on the chest, making a total of 4 white and 5 yellow. This is how 2 more rows are collected.
4. In the 8th row, 9 modules are put on with the short side out. The next 4 rows of the head are assembled from 9 triangles with the long side up, forming the dog's white muzzle.
5. In the 13th row there are 4 yellow modules. They are placed above the puppy's muzzle with the short side forward - this is the dog's forehead.
6. The ear is assembled from 2 modules, the top of one part is inserted into the pocket of the other so that a curved piece is obtained.
7. The tail consists of 3 yellow and 1 white modules connected in series. The upper paws are assembled from 2 yellow and 1 white triangles.

Paws, ears and tail are inserted between the modules of the dog’s body. Eyes, a nose and a pink paper tongue are glued onto the face.

Peacock

Modular origami for beginners with the help of master classes allows you to learn how to make complex figures. Peacock is one of these crafts.

To create the royal bird, the following modules are prepared: 252 green, 128 purple, 217 blue, 45 white, 1 blue, 15 orange. The model's tail is wide open and consists of individual bright feathers.

Procedure:

• To assemble the feather, 3 purple modules are connected in series. Then put on 2 blue ones and add 2 more blue triangles to their extreme tops. An orange module folded into a peephole is glued between them.
• An arch is assembled from 9 green modules, where 2 chains of 4 triangles are connected at the top by a module. The sides of the pen are jagged.
• The arch is connected to the feather blank, attaching it to the two inner corners of the blue modules. The result is a feather on a short stem; 7 of them are made.
• A long feather is made in the same way, only the leg and arch consist of 11 modules. You need 8 of these blanks.
• For the body, collect 3 rows of 15 white triangles and connect them into a ring, turning them inside out. Add 8 rows, 15 blue triangles each.
• Determine the place for the paws and insert 2 green parts. The third blue row is counted down the back and 10 green modules are fixed in it - this is the place of the tail.

• A corner blank is made from 3 green triangles by inserting the vertices of one into the pockets of 2 triangles. 9 such parts are assembled and placed on 10 tail base modules. A row of 17 purple modules is laid on top with the short side facing the body.
• 11 green modules are attached below this fan, and 10 corner green blanks are put on them, as in the previous stage. A row of 19 green triangles is collected on top. There are 2 fans at the bottom of the back.
• Determine the place for the neck and put on 3 blue modules in the first row and 4 in the second. The next rows follow the pattern 3-4-3-2-3-2-3-2-1.
• A neck is assembled from 7 blue triangles, lowering the corners of the next element into the pockets of the previous one. Add a head - a blue module and connect the neck to the body.
• Short feathers are attached to the first part of the tail, along the purple row. Long feathers are placed on the back fan. 2 purple modules are inserted into the head - this is the crest.

Cut out and glue the peacock's eyes. A paper crown is placed on the crest.

Cat

To make a sitting cat, you need 386 modules of any color. All parts of the figure are assembled separately and connected at the end of the work.

Procedure:

1. For the base of the body, assemble a three-row chain of 19 modules in a row and connect it into a circle, turning it inside out.
2. Add 2 similar rows, inserting the elements with the long side out. Rows 6 to 10 consist of 16 triangles, rows 11 to 13 contain 13 modules.
3. The base of the head consists of 3 rows of 16 triangles connected into a ring. The workpiece is turned inside out and 3 more rows of 16 modules each are laid, then 3 rows of 13 elements each. Glue the head to the body.
4. Assembly of the paw starts from the bottom with 3 parts and continues according to the scheme 2, 1, 2, 1, 2,1. They make 2 legs and glue them to the front of the body.
5. The ears are assembled from 3, 2, 1 triangles. The free side corners are glued to create a sharp shape.
6. The tail consists of 13 modules.

The ears are glued onto the head, the tail is glued with the flat side so that it peeks out from behind the cat’s body. The face is decorated with eyes, mustache and nose. A pink tongue is inserted.

The Dragon

Modular origami offers dozens of options for creating dragons. Beginning craftsmen will be interested in the technique of making this fairy-tale character. The Chinese dragon will be made from 473 red, 110 yellow and 18 black modules. There will be a yellow stripe running down its belly.

Procedure:

1. Assembly of the body begins with 3 red modules, located with the long side up. In the 2nd row, in the center, put on 2 yellow triangles with the short side up, and on the edges - 2 red modules, each on one top.
2. In the 3rd row - 3 red triangles, 4 are collected similarly to the 2nd row, then there is a strip of 3 pieces. This is how rows from 6 to 110 are alternated, resulting in 55 three-module and four-module rows. The dragon's body is bent.
3. The paw consists of the foot and the upper part. The top is formed according to the scheme 2, 3, 2, 1.
4. In the first 6 rows of feet in chains, 2 and 3 parts are changed. In row 7 there are 3 modules, in row 8 they are put on a black triangle. Assemble 4 upper and 4 lower parts.
5. 1 row of the head consists of 4 pieces, 5 triangles are put on them. Then alternate rows according to the pattern 4, 3, 4,5,4. Row 8 consists of 3 modules located in the middle with the short side forward, and 2 black ones, which are placed at the edges at one corner, with the long side up.
6. In the 9th row in the middle there are 4 parts, short side first, and 2 black at the edges. The 3 central modules of row 10 are inserted with the long side up. On the 1st and 3rd elements of the 10th row, horns are formed, consisting of 1, 1 and 2 triangles. They are completed by 4 modules, assembled one into one.
7. The lower part of the head is assembled according to the 2-3-4-3-2-3 pattern. Roll up 4 small white modules - teeth.
8. The beginning of the tail consists of 6 sequentially nested triangles; from the 7th row it is expanded, alternating 1 and 2 modules. From rows 15 to 22, the tail is assembled in two-module and three-module chains. Its end is decorated with black elements, gluing them in the form of a Christmas tree. Attach the tail to the body.
9. The parts of the head are connected, the teeth are inserted into the jaws from above and below, and the eyes are glued. Assemble 4 legs.

The head and paws are glued to the body. There are 10 black modules on the back, these are dragon spikes.

Rainbow Vase

The colorful stripes of the rainbow vase are arranged vertically and taper at the top. The effect of color transition from one to another is created by shifting the modules. For the craft, prepare 320 triangles of red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple.

Procedure:

1. In row 1 there are 12 modules - 2 red, 2 orange, 3 yellow and then, like a rainbow. In the 2nd row, the triangles are shifted to the right, capturing the lower tops of a different color. They make only 3 rows, resulting in a blank of 6 colors. 6 such structures are collected and closed into a ring - this is the base of the vase.
2. Lay out 11 rows according to the pattern, shifting each pair of modules 1 corner to the right. The craft takes the shape of a round vessel, its walls are carefully adjusted.
3. The neck of the vase is formed from the 12th row, in which half as many triangles are laid. Between parts of the same color, insert 1 module of the same color and make 1 more row.
4. In the following rows, the number of modules does not change, but in each chain they are shifted 1 corner to the left. So the vase is assembled to the end.

In addition to a pleasant pastime, practicing modular origami brings real benefits. A novice master can decorate a room for a holiday and diversify the table setting. And his relatives and friends will not be left without an original gift.

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Video about modular origami

Modular origami for beginners - how to make a 1/32 module:

Surely each of you made paper airplanes as a child. This simple and exciting toy was captivating: entire flying troops gathered and battles were fought. What about the paper boats our parents taught us to make? They went swimming in rivers, in apartment bathtubs and even puddles. The children's happiness knew no bounds! Simple crafts made from a piece of paper caused real delight, and the process of craftsmanship seemed to be shrouded in magic. Yes, we had a simple, but delightful and exciting childhood!

Origami

In fact, all these intricate crafts were not just a figment of our parents’ imagination. Folding figures from an ordinary piece of paper is an entire art, and its name is origami. It came to us from distant and ancient Japan, where such creativity was given great respect. It was believed that a person who masters the origami technique is smart, educated and talented. The Japanese have always treated paper differently. Figures made from it were given magical healing properties; they were even used in ritual acts and protected homes from harm and brought good luck.

There is only one rule in the origami technique - the figure must consist entirely of paper, there should be no glue or anything else in it. The model holds its shape by folding the paper in a certain way. The figures can be different: large or tiny, consist of one piece of paper or several small ones. Such elements have their own name - triangular modules.

Modular origami

Modular origami is a fascinating activity; it helps to develop fine motor skills of the hands, develops spatial awareness, imagination, accuracy and attentiveness. It is perfect for children and adults. Origami crafts can be not just a beautiful addition to your home, but also functional. Using the origami technique, you can make boxes, photo frames, drawers, stands, boxes, figurines, paintings and all kinds of interior decorations. In order to master the art of origami, you will need little: free time, desire, perseverance, a diagram, paper and a little knowledge on how to make an origami module.

Materials

You should choose the right paper for the product. It can come in a variety of colors. The main thing is that it is strong enough, but at the same time pliable. Colored stationery paper or too thin paper will not be suitable for these purposes; it will tear at bends, and the product will have an untidy appearance. The best option would be regular office paper, wrapping paper or specialized paper for origami. It is sold in stores or ordered via the Internet.

More professional origamists often discover something new. Many of them know how to make an origami module from foil, fabric or polymer materials. But first, it’s better to focus on simpler and more affordable options.

Module

Have you decided to try your hand at origami? Great! Let's see how to make an origami module, because it will be the main one for your creativity.

There are actually many methods, but we will offer one of the most common. It is the simplest and most economical in terms of paper consumption. This is especially important if you plan to make a three-dimensional model, because you will need a lot of modules. To begin, take one large sheet of paper and use it to make several large elements. This will make it more clear to you how to make an origami module. You may need to repeat the process several times. Once you get the hang of it, you can start working on small modules.

Folding the triangular module

• Take A4 paper and cut it into equal strips. Then fold the strips crosswise.
• Take the piece by both ends and move them up so that they are the same length and form a straight line in the middle, as shown in the diagram, fig. 3.
• Turn the module over. Take the left and right ends, bend them towards the middle of the block, as the arrows indicate.
• Fold the module in half to create a triangle.
• Fold the triangular module in half again (diagram, Fig. 6).
• As a result, you will get a “lamb” made of paper with two sharp and hollow horns. Press all the curves of the model well with your fingers so that they are even and well fixed.

How to put modules together

The principle of assembly is to connect all the modules to each other by placing one module on top of another. The sharp tips are inserted into the cavities and held securely there. Origami made from triangular modules is a fairly durable design that can last a very long time. The use of glue or anything else is not required for the models. Only in very extreme cases is it allowed to glue individual elements if the model is really difficult to complete.

You will need a lot of triangle modules even for a small figure. A large product may require thousands of tiny elements. Modules can be small or not very small. It depends on the chosen scheme and the skill of the performer. The finer the details, the more beautiful your product will be, but it will take much more time to make.

Methods for assembling the product may also be different. You should carefully follow the diagrams according to which you will assemble it. All of them are quite simple and will be understandable even to a child.

Scheme

If you decide to make origami yourself, you will need origami modules, a diagram and a lot of free time. Schemes are available on almost every resource where people learn the origami technique. The main thing when reading is to correctly count the rows and the number of modules in them. It should be noted that the product may consist of modules of different colors, setting the accent for the future product. If you are careful when counting, there will be no difficulties, and you will soon be able to enjoy the result of your work.

In the family

Perhaps the most difficult thing that modular origami includes is a module. Or rather, the amount of time it will take to assemble it. Origami is a great activity for the whole family. And it will be great if children join you. The process will go faster, and most importantly, the time will be well spent. You can create toys or your favorite fairy-tale characters using this technique.

Origami made from triangular modules is also often called 3D origami. It allows you to make voluminous, large and colorful products. Having mastered the origami technique, you will be able to delight your friends and loved ones with unusual gifts, and, as you know, the most valuable gift is the one made by yourself, especially if it is the hands of a child. Such a thing will be inexpensive, but very beautiful.

Origami does not end only with triangular modules, this is just one of the options. There are many techniques where the figure is folded from one large sheet or from elements that are stitched together in the process, forming beautiful balloons. A variety of different and unusual things are created from paper. People loved origami so much that it was taken into account by jewelry makers and sculptors. Stone and metal are used to create things that resemble in their structure a folded paper product.

The art of origami deserves to be touched by everyone at least a little. Perhaps you will like this idea and become your favorite pastime, because, as you know, everyone should have a hobby.

Origami is a good way to occupy yourself and your children in your free time. Surely you and your child will enjoy both the process and the result.

What is origami and what is needed for it

Origami is a Japanese technique of folding paper to create various shapes, most often flat. Modular origami is a complicated, advanced version of the classic one, when paper blanks are used to create a full-fledged three-dimensional composition. Crafts made from modules are used as interior decoration.

Classic origami involves using strictly one sheet of paper, without glue or scissors. Moreover, the paper must be special - it is called “kami”; ordinary office paper is not suitable for serious crafts. Origami paper should not be too thick or, conversely, too thin. Manufacturers of specialized paper have taken care of this, so the sheets hold their shape quite well, the folds remain in their original form and are easy to work with. Crafts made from modules also involve the use of such sheets. Interestingly, in Japan itself they use paper made from rice, bamboo or wheat, which is common for the Japanese.

Who can do modular origami?

Crafts from modules, or modular origami, as this technique is also called, is a great way to spend time usefully and gain moral and aesthetic pleasure. Origami with children is also an opportunity to have fun together. For children, this is the development of fine motor skills, imagination and the opportunity to feel like a real artist, sculptor.

Crafts from modules will be possible for children from the age of three, and perhaps even earlier if the child has sufficiently developed attention and perseverance. But not only children will enjoy this activity, because this is an entire art that can require a lot of time and effort. The creation of some crafts can take several days, or even weeks, depending on the complexity and size of the future figure.

Why crafts made from paper modules keep their shape and don’t fall apart

As already mentioned, glue is not used to create origami. But why don’t the crafts fall apart, but gather into shapes and remain that way? Everything is much simpler than it might immediately seem; one of the laws of physics applies here, namely the force of friction. Thanks to this, the workpieces hold each other tightly.

Some crafts from modules for beginners may not be easy to complete. There are complex figures that even require mathematical calculations. Therefore, it is better for beginners to turn to master classes and try to create products in someone else’s likeness. And only when all the basic folds have been mastered can you begin to create more complex crafts from modules. It will also be useful for beginners to learn how to read the basic signs in origami. They will definitely come in handy in the future.

Crafts from modules. Creation schemes. Where can you learn technology?

In origami courses you can find many talented people who are happy to share their skills and ideas. They also provide diagrams, photos and videos from which you can learn the art of origami. In big cities you can find courses where children and their parents can be taught how to create some crafts from modules, the diagrams of which will certainly be provided. Some courses and seminars can teach you how to mathematically calculate what size and shape the blanks should be in order to make your own unique complex figure.

DIY triangular module

The most common and simple to make, but at the same time very beautiful, are crafts made from triangular modules.

Boxes, vases, garlands, toys - all this can be made from paper triangles. But of course, these are not ordinary triangles, and they still need work to create. In such a matter, the main thing is to be patient, because, as a rule, a lot of such preparations are required.

The size of the rectangles does not matter, the main thing is that the aspect ratio is 1:1.5. Lay the paper down and fold it in half, connecting opposite sides of the larger sides. Then bend it in half, connecting the smaller sides, and then straighten it. This is necessary in order to mark the middle of the workpiece. Fold the corners towards the middle. Turn the part over. Fold the edges of the rectangles to the triangle you created earlier. Fold everything into a single triangle. This module has two pockets for connections with other modules.

Modular crafts for beginners

The easiest way for beginning origami masters is to create a small toy Christmas tree. You will need:

• a stick on which you will string the modules;
• origami paper;
• stand.

The first tier in the first row of the tree consists of eight triangular modules closed into a ring. The second row is also made of eight blanks. In the second tier, use ten modules in the first, second and third rows, and five in the fourth (attach the triangles one at a time). The third tier, from the first to the fourth rows - 12 modules, in the fifth - six. The fourth tier, from the first to the third row - 14 modules each, in the fourth - seven. On the fifth tier, make four rows of 16 blanks, and in the next two - half as many.

All that remains is to put all the tiers on a stick and attach it to the stand. The finished Christmas tree can be decorated with rhinestones, New Year's rain, and self-adhesive paper.

Most modular figures start from the bottom. Therefore, it is necessary to learn how to make a basic ring from blanks. It will be used both in simple figures for beginners and in complex, more advanced models for true origami lovers.

How to make a paper swan

To create it you will need 459 triangular blanks. You need to collect the triangles into a ring. Attach two more into one module, one in each pocket. Then make another such blank of three triangles and attach it to the first one.

Continue this way until the ring closes; this should take thirty modules in total.

In the next row, the modules are attached in a checkerboard pattern to the previous row. In total, it is necessary to make five such rings, each of which should take thirty modules. The resulting ring now needs to be turned inside out. The shape of this figure should resemble the Roman Colosseum or bowl.

Continue attaching the modules in a staggered pattern. In the seventh row, attach twenty-four blanks. From 24 triangles, make a swan neck by connecting triangles in a row. Now make the wings. Attach the modules in a mirror manner, reducing their number in each row by one.

It turned out to be a wonderful craft made from modules. The swan will fit perfectly into any interior, and can also be given as a gift. Friends and family will definitely appreciate it.

How to make a vase using origami technique

Start assembling the modules into a ring, as in working on the swan. From the first to the third row, 28 blanks are used. In the third row, start adding triangles. Every three blanks, add another one, in total there should be 35 modules in the row. Simply assemble the fourth and fifth rows into rings without any additions. In the seventh row, increase the number of modules by seven. Collect rings until the twentieth row. Then, until the thirtieth, reduce the number of modules. In the 21st - 28, in the 22nd - 25, in the 23rd - 22. Then decrease one module at a time. Finally, you can coat the finished vase with PVA glue to prevent it from falling apart.

You can put paper flowers in the finished vase, which can be made using the modular origami technique. Make a ring from triangular modules. In the second row, attach more blanks, but of a different color. The result is a simple, but very beautiful chrysanthemum. All that remains is to glue the stem to the flower. It can also be made from triangles or simply rolled into a thin roll of paper and glued to a chrysanthemum bud.

If you like to tinker and create new things, then you will definitely like crafts from modules. A vase, a swan, a Christmas tree toy, a flower, an animal figurine - all this can be made using sheets of paper and your imagination.

Looking at the amazing figures made up of many elements, it is difficult to imagine that even a child can cope with them. Modular origami does not require any special skills, but it allows you to perfectly develop fine motor skills, perseverance and creative thinking. For beginners, origami from modules is extremely diverse: everyone will find a figure to their liking. And if you can’t find a suitable scheme, with a little experience you can try to come up with it yourself.

To make modular origami “Little Peacock” you will need

• white elements (108 pieces)
• yellow elements (64 pieces)
• pink and blue elements (8 pieces each)
• scissors (to start cutting out elements from A4 sheets of paper)

Assembling the base of the “Little Peacock” figurine

1) We begin to assemble the base of the figure. To do this, let's take 36 elements. Then you need to create 12 bundles of 3 elements each as shown in the photo.

2) Take the 1st bundle and insert the 1st and 2nd protruding corners of the 2nd bundle into the 2nd and 3rd pockets.

3) Continue to connect the remaining ligaments in the same way.

Making a body for the “Little Peacock” figurine

1) We begin to make a body from triangular modules. For this we need 13 white and eight yellow elements. The levels are laid on a base and at each subsequent level the number of elements should be reduced by 1.

2) For the 1st level, connect 2 white elements, 2 yellow and 2 white elements respectively (that is, 6 elements in total).

3) At the 2nd level there should be 1 white, 3 yellow and 1 white element (that is, a total of 5 elements).

4) 3rd level includes 1 white, 2 yellow and 1 white elements (4 pieces in total).

5)Then insert 1 white, 1 yellow, 1 white elements (three pieces).

6) At the penultimate level there are 2 white elements, and at the last level there is 1 white element.

Making the neck for the “Little Peacock” figurine

1) In order to make the neck, you need to take eight white and two yellow modules. Place all the modules on top of each other (yellow ones at the top).

2) Carefully bend the resulting “column” so that you get a neck.

3) Now attach the neck to the uppermost element of the body.

Making a tail for the “Little Peacock” figurine

1) In order to make a tail, you will need 11 white and six yellow elements.

2) Place four white elements on the back half of the body.

3) Place three white elements on them.

4)Then four yellow colored elements on top.

5) Place three white elements on top of the yellow ones.

6)Then two yellow elements.

7) There should be 1 white element at the top.

8) Now the peacock’s tail needs to be made fluffy. To do this, you will need 30 white elements, 16 yellow elements and nine elements of some bright color, for example, orange.

9)Make five basic white bundles consisting of 3 elements. Make four bundles consisting of 2 white and the last bright element.

11) Attach the fluffy part of the tail to the finished figurine.

12) The little peacock is ready! For reliability, the constituent elements can be glued.

Modular origami “Scorpio”

To make such a figurine you will need 95 red and 76 black elements. If necessary, the finished figurine can be glued with PVA glue. Below we will tell you how to make origami from modules for beginners so that it turns out to be an excellent souvenir or interior decoration.

1) We begin to make the body. The first level consists of two black and two red modules. The second level consists of three red elements (put them on so that the extreme corners of the red modules of the first level remain free. Such levels must be alternated 12 times.

2) In the 13th row we place two red elements and in the center 1 black one is simply nested between the elements of the previous row, as shown in the photo.

3) The 14th row consists of one black element.

4) We begin to make the scorpion’s tail. To do this, connect black and red elements in a chain as shown in the photo.

5) We begin to make the scorpion’s claws. The elements must be assembled into a chain in the following sequence: seven red, one black, one red, two black.

7) And finally, two black elements, put three corners from the previous level into each element. Use the same pattern to make the second claw.

8) Now we will make the paws (eight pieces in total). Each consists of nine elements arranged in the order shown in the photo.

9) We begin to assemble the figure. We attach the claws to the body and bend them as shown in the photo.

10) Attach the paws to the tail, also arching them.

11) Our Scorpio is ready!

Video on the topic

In this article we will tell you how to make the simplest origami from modules - a daisy flower.

The video at the end of the article shows the assembly of this wonderful craft. This chamomile can be given as a gift, because the best gift is one made by yourself. Or you can make this origami with children; it is an interesting pastime that develops memory, accuracy and perseverance.

Assembly diagram

Assembling this product is quite simple; even a child or a person with no experience in making origami, or a novice origami artist, can do it. Following the diagram, you, and perhaps your children, will learn to assemble a craft in the form of a daisy flower from pieces of paper.

Step-by-step instructions for creating simple modular origami flowers for beginners

• At the first stage, we must prepare the modules - the constituent parts of our origami.
• Take a sheet of A4 paper and divide it into 16 equal rectangular pieces.
• Take one of the resulting rectangles and fold it in half.
• We fold it again in the same way and unfold it back.
• We bend the edges of the rectangle down to make it look like a house.
• Then, according to the diagram, we bend the lower part to form a triangle and fold it in half so that it can stand on the table.

The module is ready! All that remains is to prepare the rest. In total we will need 90 of these particles: 20 pink, 20 yellow, 50 white. You can watch a detailed video tutorial at the end of the article on making such modules.

So now we can start assembling our paper product.

Let's take modules of pink (or red) paper and fold them into the center of a daisy, threading the edges of some modules into others (see diagram). Before this, you need to prepare 20 pink or red modules. To make them hold tighter, you can apply a little colorless stationery glue.

• We cover the outer circle of the resulting pink circle with ten yellow modules.
• Once again we cover the resulting circle with ten yellow modules, after turning it over.
• Next, let's start creating the petals. To do this, take 20 triangles of white paper and cover the circle with them, putting 2 pieces on each yellow element.
• Then we put on another 30 white triangles in the same manner, but now three pieces per two elements from the outer ring.
• Thus, we have prepared a flower with a core and petals.

Now let's start creating a stem with leaves.

We will need green electrical tape to cover a wire or stick, or a thin paper or plastic tube. You can also simply roll the paper into a thin, long cylinder instead.

We attach leaves to the stem, which we first cut out from a green paper sheet. Next, insert the end of the stem into the middle of the flower and admire our craft!

Video of the simplest modular origami - flowers

The first video below shows the process of assembling the triangular module. The second video tutorial gives an example of assembling a similar flower, with the difference that it is made of smaller modules, the petals are longer, and more triangular elements were involved in the production. But the principle is the same as in our instructions.

Article genre: Origami

How to make a triangular module (diagram)

How to make a paper module (video)

What can be done from modules

Modular origami is a special manufacturing technique various volumetric figures from paper triangular modules. It was invented in China.

To make, for example, a swan, a snake or a Christmas tree using this technique, you need to prepare many paper triangular modules and then connect them to get the desired shape.

Triangular-shaped origami modules and how they are made from rectangular pieces of paper. These rectangles can be of different sizes, for example 53x74mm or 37x53mm. To get the right size, you need an A4 sheet.

Prepare A4 paper (standard paper from a sketchbook, or paper for printing or copying).

1. Fold the paper in half, then again and again - if you unfold the paper, you will have 16 divisions.

* You can fold the paper one more time, then there will be 32 divisions, and they will be smaller.

2. Cut the paper into 16 or 32 rectangles.

* You can use either scissors or a stationery knife for this; the latter will be faster.

3. Fold one of the resulting rectangles in half in width.

4. Now fold it in half lengthwise and return to its original position (go back to step 3). In the middle you now have a line with which you can fold the module evenly.

5. First fold one side of the rectangle towards the middle, then the other (similar to folding an airplane).

6. Now bend the edges of the pieces that protrude.

7. You need to bend the protruding sections upward.

8. Bend your structure in half (connect the 2 sides of the module).

You need to make as many such modules as needed to assemble the desired structure.

How to make a triangular module (diagram)

How to make a paper module (video)

Modular origami. How to make a module.

The main thing you need to have for modular origami is paper and a lot of patience. Due to the fact that the figures in modular origami are not very small, you need to prepare many modules for them, from several hundred to several thousand.

Each module has 2 pockets. With their help you can connect modules.

Typically, when folding modules, no glue is used, since the friction force prevents them from falling apart. But it happens that in some places the paper structure is not stable, then it is strengthened by gluing several modules PVA glue.

Can be used both pure white and colored paper. Office paper will do, but you can also use pages from magazines and even candy wrappers. Regular colored paper is quite thin and tears at the folds. It can be used to create small modules (if you divide A4 paper into 32 parts).

To connect modules, simply insert them into each other. This can be done in several ways.

For example, like this:

What can be done from modules

And if you take up this type of art with passion, you will very soon be able to make, for example, the following models:

Triangular module

This module is used in most crafts modular origami

The A4 sheet is divided into equal rectangles, and choose the size yourself. The more rectangles, the smaller the module. I make modules based on this ratio.

1. Bend the rectangle in half lengthwise.

2. Bend it across, find the middle, and straighten it. Place at a bent corner

3.Fold the edges towards the middle.

4. Turn the product over

5.Fold the protruding edges up.

6. Place the corners behind the triangle.

7.Fold the bottom

8.Follow the resulting lines, lay the corners and lift

Bottom up

9. bend the module in half

10.triangular module is ready

assembly video

————————————————————————————————————————- Here is another origami module made of paper, although a running one first. The process of sheet alignment

The rectangles are narrower and fit almost the same way, but there are slight differences in module assembly.

———————————————————————————————————— for tangram models.

Tangram models are usually assembled from modules folded into a triangle, the so-called basic modules. The second type of modules - additional - due to their narrow long shape, is used to create leaves, heads and necks. The basis of both types of modules is a square. Folding the modules is a fairly simple process.

Origami modular assembly diagram:

Basic module from a square.

Let's start making paper origami -

module.

1.First, place a sheet of paper on the table with one corner facing you. Then bend it diagonally upward to form a triangle. The long side is at the bottom.

2.In the second stage, attach the right corner to the upper, middle corner and make a fold.

3. Now the left corner is next. It also needs to be attached to the top corner. Now you have a square in front of you.

4. Turn the square over so that all corners remain up.

5. Bend the top sheet of the square down and make a fold.

6.Then fold the right square down.

7. Do the same with the left corner: bend it from top to bottom. If you did everything correctly, you will get another triangle.

8.Finally, fold the right half of the triangle to the left.

9.Basic module is ready for assembly modular origami from paper.

10.This is what the base module looks like from the side. Two slots for inserting other modules are clearly visible. From this perspective module stands on its long side, the double end (goal) points back.

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Additional module.

1. First, place the square with one facing you. Then fold it diagonally and open it again. Now you see a vertical fold.
2. Fold the right side towards the center fold so that the narrow corner is at the top.
3. Then fold the left side in the direction as shown in the picture. A narrow corner is formed from below.
4. 5.Fold the right and left sides towards the middle again to create a diamond shape.

6. Fold both sides of the diamond together along the middle crease

7. Finally, fold the triangle again - up - and the additional module is ready.

This is how the modules are assembled.

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Regina Lipnyagova

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Modular origami is incredibly popular today. Beautiful three-dimensional figures from triangular paper origami modules look luxurious. This type of needlework is also called 3D origami; it is believed that this art originated in China. Another name for it is Chinese modular origami. You can make almost anything from small triangular modules. Once you understand the intricacies, you can make origami vases from modules, an origami swan from modules, an origami Easter egg from modules, origami flowers from modules, an origami peacock from modules, a modular origami dragon and much more.

In this instruction we will show you the basics - how to properly make an origami module. The scheme is quite simple, the main thing is to try to make all the pieces of paper as identical as possible.

We will need:

• scissors

Materials:

• paper

Step-by-step instructions on how to make an origami module:

To make an origami module, we need paper and scissors.

Cut the sheet into 16 equal parts. You need to try to do this as carefully as possible, all parts must be the same. Some people prefer to fold a sheet of paper in half and cut it until they get a piece of paper of the required size, while others use a ruler to mark the sheet and cut several sheets together at once.

Fold the paper in half lengthwise.

Fold in half crosswise.

After making the fold, unfold the rectangle back.

We bend the right side to the fold line at a right angle.

We bend the left side in the same way.

We turn the module over.

Fold the base of the triangle up.

Turn the workpiece over.

We cut off the remaining ends with scissors.

We bend the workpiece in half. It turns out that making an origami module is very simple. He's ready!

To connect the modules to each other, you need to put the module on the tips of two elements.

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Modular origami is a very exciting activity that gives a lot of scope for creativity to everyone who has mastered the simple technique of making paper modules.

You can use special paper sheets designed for making origami, but their cost is usually quite high, so at least at the learning stage it is better to use regular high-density printer paper - from 80 g/m3 and higher (for example, Spectra Color).

Take a sheet of A4 format. Depending on the size of the modules, the paper sheet will need to be divided into 16 or 32 fragments. If we need 16 parts, fold the sheet horizontally twice, if 32 - three times. In the picture below, we folded the blank three times, if you need 16 blanks, then do not do the last fold.

Now we unfold the sheet and fold it in half vertically (the fold should remain on the left side). Then we bend it in half horizontally 2 times. Expand the sheet. On it we will see the fold lines along which we have to cut blanks for the modules.

The sheet to be divided into 16 parts looks like this.

And this is what a sheet looks like, which will be divided into 32 parts.

Cut the sheet along the fold lines. From each small rectangle we have to make an origami module, the assembly diagram of which is presented below. For beginners, it is better to start assembling modules from a 1/16 sheet of paper. Modules made from 1/32 are more miniature and elegant, but the process of assembling them requires some skill.

1- take a small rectangle;

3- now fold it in half vertically;

5- bend the “wings” on both sides;

7- bend the corners;

9- bend the module, it takes the shape of a triangle.

11, 12 - fastening modules to each other using pockets.

Using modules as parts of a construction set, you can use them to create the most bizarre three-dimensional figures that your imagination can suggest.

Necessary materials:

Origami modules - step-by-step instructions

By threading the corners of some modules into the pockets of others, we can create voluminous paper crafts of any shape and size.