How To Make An Origami Shield With Cross

Origami Shield With Cross

Level: Easy

Learn how to fold a simple origami shield with cross. Can also be a cross or crucifix against a background. This easy origami shield is soo easy to make in just a couple of minutes.

You will need one sheet of square paper, it would be best to use paper with two different colours on each side such as blue and white etc.

Use this origami cross symbol as a shield or as a religious crucifix design as part of Easter crafts, Christmas or other holiday crafts.

Origami Shield With Cross Instructions

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Step 1:

This is the front of our paper, the background of the shield will end up this colour.
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Step 1: This is the front of our paper, the background of the shield will end up this colour.
Step 2:

This is the back of our origami paper, this colour will become the shape of the cross.
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Step 2: This is the back of our origami paper, this colour will become the shape of the cross.
Step 3:

Fold the paper up in half.
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Step 3: Fold the paper up in half.
Step 4:

Unfold the previous step.
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Step 4: Unfold the previous step.

Step 5:

Fold the right side over to the left side.
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Step 5: Fold the right side over to the left side.
Step 6:

Unfold the previous step.
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Step 6: Unfold the previous step.
Step 7:

Using the creases as guidelines, fold one of the corner to the middle, leaving a small gap.
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Step 7: Using the creases as guidelines, fold one of the corner to the middle, leaving a small gap.
Step 8:

Fold the rest of the corners in to match the first one.
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Step 8: Fold the rest of the corners in to match the first one.

Step 9:

Next, fold the the top edge over to the back. You can decide upon the positioning of this fold.
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Step 9: Next, fold the the top edge over to the back. You can decide upon the positioning of this fold.
Step 10:

Fold the left and right sides behind as well.
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Step 10: Fold the left and right sides behind as well.
Step 11:

Here is the back of the paper.
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Step 11: Here is the back of the paper.
Step 12:

You can fold the top left and right points and the bottom edge behind a little to round out your shield.
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Step 12: You can fold the top left and right points and the bottom edge behind a little to round out your shield.

Your Origami Shield With Cross is Complete!

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