The following article explains how to create the origami of a girl wearing a kimono. This delightful origami can be used to make keychains or bookmarks.
Steps
Step 1. Print a template
Click on the image of the model you have chosen and enlarge it to have a more suitable size for printing. Then, return to this article by pressing the "back" button on your browser.
Step 2. Carefully cut out each piece
Step 3. Glue the piece that makes up the girl's face onto a piece of paper
Step 4. Cut this piece out carefully as well
Step 5. Glue the hair and neck pieces to the back of the face you just finished cutting out:
make sure you line them up precisely. Let them dry before moving on to the next step.
Step 6. Fold back the collar piece, as shown in the image
In the printed version, you may not see the crease or fold line - double check the original image for a comparison.
Glue the folded collar. This piece should be placed on the back of the girl's neck, about halfway down its length and making it protrude equally on both sides
Step 7. Bend the protruding parts of the collar to give the piece a v-shape, as shown in the figure
Step 8. Start preparing the kimono
First, fold the collar part. Fold over one side of the kimono piece so that the color of the print continues to show on the outside. Again, if you don't see the fold in the printed version, double-check the illustration.
Step 9. Glue the girl's face to the folded kimono
Attach it to the elongated piece glued to the face (ie the "neck").
Step 10. Fold over one top corner of the kimono to make a v-shape, as shown above
Do the same with the other top corner to create the shoulder area.
Make sure that the other piece of the collar you had already attached still shows up above the kimono collar. Eventually, arrange it so that it shows
Step 11. Fold the kimono back lengthwise as shown in the image
Fold both the right and left sides. The end result should be a square and regular shape - double check the figure before finally folding the lines.
Step 12. Fold the obi
Glue the obi to the kimono so that it encircles the waist area. Make sure you stick it on the back, on the girl's back.
Step 13. Fold over both sleeve pieces
Fold the pieces in half as shown in the picture
Step 14. Glue the sleeves to the back of the kimono
Place them as in the picture, then glue them.
Step 15. Check back on your kimono-clad girlfriend once completed
If necessary, reposition parts and let it dry completely. Now your origami is ready to be used in a project or as a decoration.
