Looking for instructions on how to fold an origami machine? Read the post to the end and fold your first paper machine!
To fold this paper machine, you do not need glue, scissors, or any other materials other than paper. Everything is very simple.
What paper should I use?
For this craft, you can use a sheet of paper of any size and shape, except for a circle. Both a notebook sheet and a sheet of A-4 office paper will do. If desired, you can even fold the machine from a newspaper or a sheet of whatman paper. But, you can already climb into this one yourself and go
This craft was very popular with your parents, and maybe even your grandparents. Because in a country that no longer exists (the USSR), any schoolchild could fold this machine with his eyes closed. And he didn’t even know what origami was.
So, read the step-by-step instructions and see photos of the stages of folding a paper machine.
Step-by-step instruction:
- Take a rectangular piece of paper and fold it in half along the long side, ironing it thoroughly.
- Fold the corners on one side and the other, as shown in the photo.
- Lift the folded corners and fold them to form a triangle.
- Do a similar procedure with the other side.
- Fold the edges on both sides towards the base of the machine.
- Decide where the front of the machine will be and fold the edges of the triangle towards the middle. As a result, you will get “wings”.
- Carefully bend the back part and place it into these “wings”.
- Push the back wall inward to resemble a racing car, bend the wings and make a spoiler on the back of the car.
You can paint the car in a racing style, draw wheels and an engine.
In order for it to go, you need to put it on the table and click on the spoiler with your finger. The car will slide or fly, just like a real race.
What, you haven't read it yet? Well, it's in vain...
Paper jeep
Hello to all glue lovers! Today we offer printable diagrams of the simplest models paper jeep. The difficulty level of gluing these paper cars is very low, so even preschoolers will find it interesting to glue them together.
The history of the appearance of "Jeeps"
The name "Jeep" appeared during World War II, as the American military vehicles Willys-MB and Ford GPW were called. The fact is that these cars fell into the “General Purpose” category (general purpose), abbreviated as JP.
Gluing a jeep out of paper
- In order to glue the paper car diagrams below, you will need to print them out, then cut them out and glue them together.
- It is better to print car diagrams on a color printer, then the crafts will turn out more beautiful. However, if you print the diagrams on a black and white printer, you can color them with colored markers or pencils.
- To make the jeep model more durable, it is advisable to use thin cardboard or sheets of whatman paper, cut to size in A-4 format, for printing.
- To cut out the parts of the jeep, use small nail scissors, with which you can carefully cut out all the small parts of the car.
- To ensure that the curves of the paper model are even, use a ruler and a non-writing pen. To do this, attach a ruler to the bend line, draw along it with slight pressure with a non-writing pen and bend the part.
- To glue the jeep model, use regular PVA glue or a dry glue stick. To make the parts stick together better, press the surfaces to be glued together for 20-30 seconds.
Paper jeep diagrams
Paper jeep 1
Paper jeep 2
Scheme - unwrapped paper jeep 3
Scheme - unwrapping of a jeep pickup made of paper
Diagram - paper development of a Cherokee Jeep
Scheme - development of a Willys jeep made of paper
Every boy loves to play with cars; he will not soon assemble a metal structure on his own, but teaching a child to make paper models is very easy. Parents will need a little time, paper, glue and scissors. You can create such machines using the origami technique or 3D design; for each method there are the necessary materials, instructions and recommendations.
How to make a car from waste material?
The older the boy gets, the more interested he will be in complex models, including those made from paper. Parents can only suggest which creativity is more exciting, provide the necessary materials and a good mood to complete the task. For boys, among all the models, it is cars that enjoy great prestige, and buying different designs every day will cost parents a pretty penny. After a while, the child will lose all interest in these beautiful cars, so it is more interesting and useful to make the design yourself. It does not require large financial expenditures; all you need is desire and time.
You can create cars not only using ready-made diagrams, but also using available materials, for example, cardboard and matches, wooden sticks and colored paper. For example, take several cardboard cylinders left over from toilet paper and cover each one with colored paper. After the fake has dried, it is necessary to cut a rectangular hole on the surface of the cylinder, leaving a little space on one side so that it can be bent and thus make a seat for the driver.
The design can also be decorated inside using felt-tip pens or a marker; to create a steering wheel, you should cut a circle out of white paper and glue it opposite the seat. The machine can be additionally decorated with applications made of colored paper, choosing different shades. If the car is a racing car, you can put a number on it; if it is an ambulance or fire model, then you can also cut out the corresponding signs or draw them. To secure the wheels, use small bolts or plastic bottle caps.
Volumetric 3D paper cars
To complete the work, you need to prepare a printer, a sheet of paper, scissors, cardboard material, as well as glue, colored pencils, paints or felt-tip pens.
The instructions are very simple; you can assemble a paper machine without any special skills or knowledge. First, you need to print out a model of the machine you like on paper, then glue the sheet onto cardboard to make the structure durable. The image is cut out along the contour; this is another advantage of this technique of creating a paper machine.
Important ! All the lines are already marked on the sheet, so it will be easy for the child to fold the model, just bend it along the contour and hide the remaining wings of the workpiece inside.
These white ends must be glued together so that the structure does not fall apart, and if the cardboard is strong enough, then you can use super glue rather than stationery PVA. After that, the most interesting thing for the boy is to decorate the car at his discretion.
A simple way to create a paper car
Paper cars are just as fun to play with as metal or plastic ones, you can arrange real races, and you can also build a garage by decorating all the structures with felt-tip pens, and use a toothpick to make a flag.
To create a paper machine you will need a square piece of paper; it should be folded in half, then unfold the edges and bend them in the opposite direction towards the middle of the sheet. Then, fold the edges again in the opposite direction and fold the sheet of paper in half. Draw the outline of the car onto the material; to do this, fold the top corners, then tuck them inward; two corners will peek out from below. They are also folded inside, after which you need to make wheels for the car.
Bend the lower corners back, rounding them a little, thus creating wheels; in front, to make headlights, the corners must be laid inward. Do the same on the back side of the car; all the details of the vehicle can be drawn, for example, wheels, headlights, doors or the driver behind the wheel. 15 minutes of time and a beautiful paper car is ready.
Origami machine
This is a unique art that involves the creation of unusual paper figures, including cars. To work, you just need to stock up on colored paper and patience, it’s very easy, so you not only can, but also need to involve children, together you can create a whole fleet of cars. Or you can make a car out of a banknote and give it as a gift to a friend.
To create, for example, a sports car, you need to take a rectangular sheet, as a rule, the aspect ratio should be 1:7. The work begins by bending the upper right and left corners, thus creating all the necessary folds. The next step is to fold the top of the sheet, along with the folded corners on the left and right. Small triangles will remain sticking out, which should also be folded towards the middle of the sheet of paper.
Next, you need to fold the sides of the leaf, fold the bottom part, follow the same algorithm that was performed when folding the top part of the paper. All that remains is to fold the structure in half, tuck in the triangles that are peeking out and that’s it, the machine is ready.
Does your child want a new car? You don’t have to immediately run to the store for another toy. Make him a paper craft, or better yet, teach him how to assemble a car so that you can race with friends later.
This activity does not require much time and effort. Any paper will be suitable as materials. In addition, origami:
- will make your fingers obedient;
- will allow you to train attention and memory;
- will develop creative abilities;
- enriches the child’s inner world;
- It will help you calm down.
Choose one of three options and go! You may want to make three models at once.
Volumetric machine
Take a square sheet of any color you like. Fold it in half to mark the center line.
Fold opposite sides of the square towards the resulting center.
Bend half of the pieces in opposite directions.
Turn the workpiece over and bend it along the center line. It should look like in the photo.
Place the car sideways in front of you. Mark two symmetrical oblique lines on top and bend the corners along them into the product. The ends of the corners should come out from the bottom. These will be the wheels.
To give the wheel a smooth shape, remove the sharp corners inside. The volumetric machine is ready!
Car on a plane
The second option is perfect for decorating a postcard. The car will look like a real one, which is important for children. And you can do it in five minutes.
On a square piece of paper, mark vertical and horizontal lines connecting in the center.
Fold the bottom side towards the center horizontal line.
Bend the sides down as shown in the picture.
Point the top of the sheet down and secure it.
Move the upper right corner to the lower area.
Turn the craft over. All that remains is to visually design the car by drawing windows, wheels, and headlights. To prevent the wheels from being triangular, bend the ends down.
Racing car
The most interesting and exciting things are left for last. We have to master the technique of performing a racing model and organize competitions with friends on high-speed cars.
Take a rectangular piece of paper. Bend it in half lengthwise.
Mark diagonal lines at both ends and fold.
Now we connect the sides at the center.
We bend the outer sides of one of the triangles towards the center.
We bring the lower triangle with its apex to the center of the machine.
Bend the side wings upward to form a bumper.
For clarity, a diagram is presented. Feel free to use it and everything will work out.
This is what a finished racing car looks like.
If you liked creating with paper, continue your journey into the world of origami on the pages of the site!
