Make an Origami Moon – Step-by-Step Tutorial


Looking for a fun and easy origami tutorial? Let’s fold an origami moon! Whether you’re new to origami or have some experience, this step-by-step guide will help you create a crescent moon using just a single piece of paper and a pair of scissors.

Let’s make a moon origami!

This origami moon is perfect for intermediate levels who are looking for a new project to try. Just follow the instructions and step-by-step pictures, and by the end of this tutorial, you’ll have a lovely paper moon that you can use as decoration or give as a handmade gift!

How To Fold An Origami Moon

Materials:

  • One square piece of origami paper
  • A pair of scissors

step 1

Start with a square piece of paper, placing the colored side up.

Origami moon - Step 1. A square piece of paper is placed on the table, colored side facing up. Tutorial from Kids Activities Blog.
Let’s get started!

step 2

Fold the paper in half diagonally to form a triangle. Make sure the edges align perfectly.

Origami moon - Step 2. The paper is folded in half diagonally, forming a triangle. Tutorial from Kids Activities Blog.
It’s time to fold!

step 3

Open the fold and flip the paper over to the other side.

Origami moon - Step 3. The paper is unfolded and flipped over to the other side. Tutorial from Kids Activities Blog.
Flip it over and keep going.

step 4

Fold the left and right bottom corners up to the middle crease, creating a kite shape.

Origami moon - Step 4. The bottom left and right corners are folded up to meet the middle crease, forming a kite shape. Tutorial from Kids Activities Blog.
Remember to crease firmly.
Origami moon - Step 4. The bottom left and right corners are folded up to meet the middle crease, forming a kite shape. Tutorial from Kids Activities Blog.
on both sides.

step 5

Unfold the last folds so the paper is flat again.

Origami moon - Step 5. The previous folds are opened up, leaving creases behind. Tutorial from Kids Activities Blog.
Unfold to see the creases.

step 6

Now, fold the left and right top corners down to the middle crease.

Origami moon - Step 6. The top left and right corners are folded down to the middle crease. Tutorial from Kids Activities Blog.
More folds coming your way.
Origami moon - Step 6. The top left and right corners are folded down to the middle crease. Tutorial from Kids Activities Blog.
origami is all about symmetry.

step 7

Unfold these last folds and use scissors to cut out the diamond shape that the creases outline.

Origami moon - Step 8. The paper is folded in half from top to bottom, aligning the edges. Tutorial from Kids Activities Blog.
snip, snip!

step 8

Fold the paper in half from top to bottom, aligning the edges.

Origami moon - Step 9. The paper is opened, flipped over, and the left and right corners are folded to the middle crease. Tutorial from Kids Activities Blog.
Fold in half now.

step 9

Open the fold, flip the paper over, and fold the right and left corners to the middle line.

Origami moon - Step 10. The previous folds are opened, and the paper lies flat again. Tutorial from Kids Activities Blog.
Flip and fold.
Origami moon - Step 10. The previous folds are opened, and the paper lies flat again. Tutorial from Kids Activities Blog.
Fold in both sides.

step 10

Unfold these last folds.

Origami moon - Step 11. The right side of the paper is folded slightly past the middle crease, aligning with the first left crease. Tutorial from Kids Activities Blog.
Unfold and get ready for the next step.

step 11

Fold the right side of the paper so that it passes slightly over the middle line, touching just where the first left crease is. Then, open the fold.

Origami moon - Step 11. The right side of the paper is folded slightly past the middle crease, aligning with the first left crease. Tutorial from Kids Activities Blog.
You’re doing great so far!

step 12

Fold the left side in the same way, passing slightly over the middle line to touch the first right crease. Open the fold.

Origami moon - Step 12. The left side of the paper is folded slightly past the middle crease, aligning with the first right crease. Tutorial from Kids Activities Blog.
Repeat on the other side.

step 13

Fold the left and right corners inwards along the creases you just made.

Origami moon - Step 13. The left and right corners are folded inward along the creases. Tutorial from Kids Activities Blog.
Fold just a tiny bit now.

step 14

Flip the paper over.

Origami moon - Step 14. The paper is flipped over to the other side. Tutorial from Kids Activities Blog.
iT’S TIME TO WORK ON THE OTHER SIDE.

step 15

Fold the paper edge to edge to create a parallelogram shape (just look at the picture if you’re feeling confused!)

Origami moon - Step 15. The paper is folded edge to edge, forming a parallelogram shape. Tutorial from Kids Activities Blog.
Don’t give up, we’re halfway done.

step 16

Unfold the paper, then fold it diagonally again, this time bringing the corner to the middle line.

Origami moon - Step 16. The paper is unfolded, and the top right corner is folded diagonally to the middle line. Tutorial from Kids Activities Blog.
Let’s continue folding a bit more.

step 17

Repeat the previous step on the left side.

Origami moon - Step 17. The left side is folded diagonally to the middle line, mirroring the previous step. Tutorial from Kids Activities Blog.
Origami is all about patience.

step 18

Fold the bottom right corner down like you did in Step 15.

Origami moon - Step 18. The bottom right corner is folded down, similar to a previous step. Tutorial from Kids Activities Blog.
Keep repeating the same folds, we’re almost done.

step 19

Fold the top right corner diagonally towards the middle line.

Origami moon - Step 19. The top right corner is folded diagonally towards the middle crease. Tutorial from Kids Activities Blog.
Folding to the middle again.

step 20

Fold the bottom left corner diagonally towards the middle line, then unfold it.

Origami moon - Step 20. The bottom left corner is folded diagonally towards the middle line, then unfolded. Tutorial from Kids Activities Blog.
Almost there – just a few more folds!

step 21

Open up the paper completely.

Origami moon - Step 21. The paper is opened up completely, revealing all the creases. Tutorial from Kids Activities Blog.
Unfold and admire those creases.

step 22

Following the creases, start folding naturally along the lines to shape your paper into a moon.

Origami moon - Step 22. The paper is being folded along the creases, forming the shape of a moon. Tutorial from Kids Activities Blog.
It’s time to fold around the creases.

step 23

Congratulations! Your origami moon is now ready. Yay!!

Origami moon - Step 23. The completed origami moon is displayed. Tutorial from Kids Activities Blog.
You did it – your origami moon is ready!

Tips & Tricks For Your Origami Moon

For a bright moon, use yellow or silver paper. If you want a mysterious night sky effect, try using dark blue or black paper. You can also add some glitter or stickers to make it sparkle.
Once you feel happy with your origami craft, hang it up as a decoration, use it in a space-themed project, or give it as a gift!

Active Time
25 minutes

Total Time
25 minutes

Difficulty
Medium

Estimated Cost
Less than $5

Materials

  • One square piece of origami paper
  • A pair of scissors

Instructions

    1. Start with a square piece of paper, placing the colored side up.
    2. Fold the paper in half diagonally to form a triangle. Make sure the edges align perfectly.
    3. Open the fold and flip the paper over to the other side.
    4. Fold the left and right bottom corners up to the middle crease, creating a kite shape.
    5. Unfold the last folds so the paper is flat again.
    6. Now, fold the left and right top corners down to the middle crease.
    7. Unfold these last folds and use scissors to cut out the diamond shape that the creases outline.
    8. Fold the paper in half from top to bottom, aligning the edges.
    9. Open the fold, flip the paper over, and fold the right and left corners to the middle line.
    10. Unfold these last folds.
    11. Fold the right side of the paper so that it passes slightly over the middle line, touching just where the first left crease is. Then, open the fold.
    12. Fold the left side in the same way, passing slightly over the middle line to touch the first right crease. Open the fold.
    13. Fold the left and right corners inwards along the creases you just made.
    14. Flip the paper over.
    15. Fold the paper edge to edge to create a parallelogram shape.
    16. Unfold the paper, then fold it diagonally again, this time bringing the corner to the middle line.
    17. Repeat the previous step on the left side.
    18. Fold the bottom right corner down like you did in Step 15.
    19. Fold the top right corner diagonally towards the middle line.
    20. Fold the bottom left corner diagonally towards the middle line, then unfold it.
    21. Open up the paper completely.
    22. Following the creases, start folding naturally along the lines to shape your paper into a moon.
    23. Congratulations! Your origami moon is now ready. Yay!!

Notes

For a bright moon, use yellow or silver paper. If you want a mysterious night sky effect, try using dark blue or black paper. You can also add some glitter or stickers to make it sparkle.Once you feel happy with your origami craft, hang it up as a decoration, use it in a space-themed project, or give it as a gift!

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