Paper Tree 🌴 | How to make a paper tree ., by prince vlogs on YouTube. 2 min 14 s.
- Video length
- 2 min 14 s
- Time to do it
- 10 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 7
What you need
Steps
Lay the square sheet on a flat table with the coloured side facing down. Fold it corner to corner to make a triangle, press the crease, then open it and repeat with the other two corners.
Fold the sheet in half edge to edge both ways and open it again. You now have four creases crossing in the middle, which let the paper fold flat.
Push the two side creases inward so the sheet collapses into a small triangle with the open edges at the bottom. Press every fold flat with your fingernail.
Take the two bottom corners of the front layer and fold them up to meet the top point along the centre line. Turn the paper over and do the same on the back.
Fold the new side flaps inward toward the centre so the shape narrows into a tall, slim triangle. This narrow triangle is the body of the tree.
Squeeze the bottom edges together and stand the tree on its base. Adjust the folds until it balances on its own without tipping.
Starting at the bottom, gently pull each pair of layers apart and open them slightly. Work upward, opening the top layers less, so the tree looks like stacked branches.
Tips and common mistakes
Use thin paper such as origami or gift wrap. Thick card cracks when you fold the small layers.
Crease every fold firmly before you open it, or the tree will look soft and won't stand.
Open the layers slowly and a little at a time. Pulling hard tears the paper at the centre point.
Make trees in a few sizes by starting with 10 cm, 15 cm and 20 cm squares.
Questions
Do I need glue or scissors for this paper tree?
No. The whole tree comes from folds in one square sheet, so there is no cutting and nothing to stick down.
What paper size works best?
A 15 x 15 cm square is easiest for beginners. Smaller squares are fiddly, and larger ones give a bigger tree but need firmer creases.
Can children make this tree?
Yes, with a little help on the collapse step, which is the only tricky part. The opening of the layers at the end is the fun part for kids.
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