Folding a paper boat is a timeless pastime and an entry into the fascinating world of Origami. It is often the first project that children attempt when they discover the art of paper folding. The appeal lies in creating something of their own from a simple sheet of paper.

This activity promotes fine motor skills and patience - skills that are valuable for both children and seniors as they stimulate brain activity. Our instructions are designed so that you can easily follow each step. With detailed videos and photos for every phase of the process, we support you. The beginning may seem challenging, but we assure you: with some perseverance, you will succeed!

It would be no surprise if studies showed that the paper boat is one of the most popular paper craft activities worldwide. It evokes associations with adventures and carefree days by the water, making it particularly popular among children. Through paper folding, they develop concentration and precision. They learn that careful and patient work leads to better results - a valuable lesson for many areas of life.

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Folding a paper boat – Origami boat: Step-by-step guide with photos and description

Before you start folding the paper boat, we recommend watching the video once or twice. Additionally, it is helpful to use special Origami paper, which is available in almost all stationery stores. These square sheets come in many different colors and are often thinner to facilitate folding.

Folding an origami ship out of paper. Illustration with instruction number 1 — **Step** 1: Let's get started. First, we need a regular A4 sheet. Fold it horizontally and rotate it by 90 degrees so that the fold line is horizontally at the top.

Folding an origami boat out of paper. Illustration with instruction number 2 — **Step** 2: Now fold the two edges towards the center. To do this neatly, you can fold our sheet in half again and unfold it immediately. After folding the edges to the center, press them firmly at the bottom with an edge. Then turn the crafting work over and fold the side edge again.

Folding an origami boat from paper. Illustration with instructions number 3 — **Step** 3: Now take the crafting work with both hands on the edges of our future little ship, as if you were putting on a hat, and pull it apart in two directions. Then fold it so that a rectangle is formed. Smooth the edges. Do everything carefully.

Folding an origami boat out of paper. Illustration with instruction number 4 — **Step** 4: Lift the edges up again. Do it like in the picture.

Folding an origami ship out of paper. Illustration with instructions number 5 — **Step** 5: Pull the edges to the left and right, you are pulling on the future bow and stern of the ship. Pull bravely, do not be afraid!

Folding an origami boat from paper. Illustration with instructions number 6 — **Step** 6: Unfold the little ship. You made it!

Afterword on making the Origami paper boat

Thank you for your interest in folding paper into a ship! We are delighted that you are enthusiastic about this enchanting folding art. If you have completed this project with your child, we congratulate both of you on your success! Why not continue right away? We offer numerous video tutorials for Origami and other crafting activities with children. Discover with us the diverse world of paper folding art!

Folding paper boat - Origami boat

Published on October 1, 2024 by Vitalii Shynakov

Published on: October 1, 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.