Want to give someone money as a special occasion gift? Folding banknotes into a bow tie is an elegant gift idea! This creative folding art comes from Japanese Origami and transforms your money gift into a stylish accessory.

A folded bow tie made of banknotes is the perfect companion for festive occasions. It goes perfectly with a shirt (which you can also fold from banknotes!) and makes a great gift for weddings, proms, or confirmations. Folding banknotes into a bow tie is an art that you can quickly master with our guide.

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A money bow tie is versatile: as a gift for the first job, for confirmation ceremonies, or simply for people who appreciate elegance. You can present the folded bow tie in a fancy box or give it along with a matching shirt.

Folding banknotes into a bow tie: Guide with photos and text description

To make folding the banknotes easier for you, we have created a detailed illustrated guide. We have photographed each step so that you can easily follow along!

Tip: If you have no experience in folding banknotes, practice beforehand. You have two options: Cut paper to the size of the banknotes or buy play money for practice. As with Origami, remember: Working slowly and carefully yields the best results.

Folding banknotes into a bow tie: Instructions with photos and text description. Image 1 — **Step 1**: Make 2 small folds at the ends. Then fold the banknote in half.

Folding banknotes into a bow tie: Instructions with photos and text description. Image 2 — **Step 2**: Fold the note in half again and fold the 2 corners as shown in the photo. Then unfold the banknote again.

Folding banknotes into a bow tie: Instructions with photos and text description. Image 3 — **Step 3**: Fold 2 corners inwards. Then you must fold the edges away from our center in the opposite direction. Watch the video to see how I do it.

Fold banknotes into a bow tie: Instructions with photos and text description. Picture 4 — **Step 4**: Now you have to fold the edges back from the center of the banknote and then smooth out the two sides.

Folding banknotes into a bow tie: Instructions with photos and text description. Picture 5 — **Step 5**: Almost done. Now you just need to fold two sides down. Turn the banknote over. Done!

Folding banknotes into a bow tie: Instructions with photos and text description. Picture 6 — **Step 6**: Look how beautiful it turned out!

Folding banknotes into a bow tie: Conclusion

Thank you for taking the time to follow our guide! We are happy if we were able to assist you in folding the money bow tie. All our guides come with videos, photos, and detailed text descriptions for each step.

Do you enjoy creative crafting? Then also check out our other categories:

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Have fun folding!

Folding banknotes into a bow tie: Instructions with photos and video

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Published on December 20, 2024 by Vitalii Shynakov

Published on: December 20, 2024
From Vitalii Shynakov

Vitalii Shynakov has been working in the areas of online retail, marketing and customer satisfaction since 2012. Until 2022, he was the head of personnel development and online sales department of four successful stores. He has been part of the TutKit.com team since 2024.