Modular Origami using Kite Base

This tutorial will show how to make an origami kite base. It is one of the basic origami bases and requires no complicated folding. There are lots of origami models you can make by using the kite base viz. a dolphin, a giraffe and so on...

This post also includes a picture tutorial on how to use the kite base in making an easy origami decoration. Just keep reading forward to learn more.

The Kite base is also known as the Ice-cream cone base. Once you make it you will know why it is called so.

Learn how to make an Origami Kite Base

Firstly, let's learn how to make the kite base. It is one of easiest origami base you can learn to make. All you need to do in the first step is make a crease along one of the diagonals. If you are using a dual colored origami paper with one side colored white, then keep the white side on the top as shown in Step 1 and make a valley fold across one of the diagonal. Thereafter, note the hidden lines made in Step 2 for making the next fold. Step 3 shows the kite base is ready once you have folded the sides to meet at center along the hidden lines shown in step 02.

Steps for making the Origami Kite Base

Using this kite base, it is possible to make many other origami models. Let's learn how to make an easy origami star pattern which can be used for decoration purpose. 

Materials required: 

8 square sheets, glue. The size of paper depends on what purpose you want to use it for. We have used @3.5" square sheets.

Procedure:
Step 01: 
We have used a sheet with even color on both sides. Fold to make the creases as shown.

Step 02:
Make the kite base, by folding the side flaps to meet along the centre.

Step 03:

Turn over the unit and make 7 such similar units. We need to make a total of 8 units for this origami model. Once the 8 units are ready all you need to do is assemble them using some glue.

Step 04:
Apply glue in the area shown in the picture below.

Step 05: 

Note the area to be overlapped. The edge of every new unit has been placed on the center line of the previous unit.

Done:
The assembly is ready and our modular star pattern is done.

Origami Modular Star Pattern

The picture below shows how the pattern would appear if you turn over the entire assembly. 

All we have done is assemble eight kite bases and we have a beautiful origami decoration that can be used as decorations during parties or celebrations.

We have posted a tutorial earlier on how to make an easy origami Dolphin using the kite base. Learn to make the origami Dolphin by clicking on the link here and it will guide you on how to use the kite base to make a paper Dolphin step by step. Also, you can learn to make an origami Diya by clicking on the link here. 

Hope the tutorial was helpful.

Thank you for stopping by.

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