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.

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Origami Modular Decoration

We made this beautiful decoration that can be used for decorating greeting cards or can even be used as gift toppers. The best thing about origami is that you don't need expensive papers; you can use paper scraps or recycle newspapers too and you get such lovely creations.

Unlike other typical modular origami models, this model needs to be glued. This pretty origami model can be used for decorating gifts and with the festive season on, I thought this would be the perfect time to post this model.

Origami Category: Modular

Level: Medium

Materials required: 

8 square sheets, glue

We had some paper scraps of size 14.85 cm x 6.15 cm. We got a pair of square sheets each of size 6.15 cm.

Procedure:

Step 01:

Fold the paper in half along one of the diagonals.

You will get a triangular shape of the model as shown in the picture below.

Step 02: 

Now fold down both the corners to meet at the centre. You will get a square shape of the model now.

Step 03:

Next, take the right flap and fold it up, such that the bottom tip touches the top.

Step 04:
Now, apply squash fold to the flap, to get a small square shape on the right side.

Step 05:

On the left side also we will apply a squash fold. However, we don't need to apply the same steps as we did on the right side. Just lift the triangular flap on the left side and apply squash fold to it as shown in the picture below. One modular unit is ready.

Step 06:
Make 8 such similar units.

Step 07:

Now begin assembling the origami decoration. Place the green unit above the red unit and keep overlapping one unit over the another till all 8 units are used. Keep gluing one unit over the another to hold the units in place.

Done:
This is how the completed modular unit will look like. Pretty isn't it?

Origami Modular Decoration

Come August, and we have the beginning of the festive season in India. This pretty origami decoration can be used for various purposes. Just get creative. Use it a gift topper, make a rakhi out of it, decorate your houses or just make it for fun this season. 

Here's a quick snapshot on our youtube channel.

Hope this tutorial is helpful.

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