Origami Yakko-San
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Learn how to make a traditional Japanese origami ‘Yakko San’. This classic origami model can be used as a shirt, lantern or multiple Yakko Sans can be connected to form a paper garland or crown.
“Yakko” means ‘fellow’ or ‘servant’ in Japanese.
We recommend using paper that is at least 15 x 15 cm for this origami model, to start with.
You can connect these origami models together to become a pretty garland to decorate at Easter, Chinese New Years, Christmas, Tanabata or any occasion, simply use the appropriate colours for the occasion!
Origami Yakko-San Instructions
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1. This is the back of the paper, usually white. You won't see this colour on the final model.
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2. Fold the bottom edge up to the top edge.
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3. Unfold the previous step.
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4. Fold the right edge of the paper over to the left edge.
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5. Unfold the previous step.
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6. Fold one corner to the center of the paper.
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7. Fold the other three corners to the center of the paper.
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8. Flip the paper over to the other side.
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