The creation of this mini origami book takes us back to 1975, this book is still one of my favorite origami crafts and I often fold it and use it as a gift.
To fold a mini book we need:
Square sheet of paper. If you use a 15cm square, you will end up with a book that is 2.8cm tall.
About 15 minutes.
Follow the instructions carefully and you will succeed! In fact, this is simple origami and if the pattern is complicated for you, just watch the video and you will definitely be able to assemble the book with your own hands!
1. Fold the paper into 8 equal parts and in half lengthwise 
2. Make folds in the indicated place, then unfold the sheet 
3. The folds should look like this 
4. Form folds so that it looks like in the picture. 
5. Fold the left part of the model to the left along the indicated fold, then, along the fold made, insert the left part inside 
6. Open the sides 
7. Pull the indicated sections to open the left and right side
8. Thus. Flip the model 
9. Open the left and right layers and fold the bottom part up, along the indicated fold 
10. Fold the top 
11. Fold the bottom part up along the indicated line 
12. Fold the left and right sides to the base of the sheets of our future book 
13. Tuck the top layers inside 
14. Now fold the sides of the book binding 
15. It should look like this! 
Congratulations, the origami book is ready! Now you can take a magnifying glass and write a secret message!
Watch video tutorial:
A book is a source of knowledge. This formulation is known to everyone. In fact, this is true. We learn a lot from the book useful information. Just a few years ago, libraries were filled with people. They selected the necessary literature, read it, took it back and took a new one. With the advent of the Internet, everything changed. People have stopped reading books, they watch films, cartoons, fairy tales written by writers.
We invite you to make a craft that combines two useful mechanisms - informational and developmental.
Do you know what origami is? This is a decorative and applied art that has come to us since ancient times. Origami is an ancient technique of folding paper figures. Paper rolling has been introduced into the preschool and educational institutions. It develops fine motor skills hands, imagination and spatial thinking. We propose to make a book on origami techniques. At the end of the work, you will leave your story on its pages.
Paper origami book. Step-by-step instruction
For work, prepare a white sheet of A4 paper. So let's get started.
Step 1. Place the sheet in front of you.
Step 2: Fold it in half.
Step 3. Fold each side twice towards the center curve, as shown in the picture.
Step 4. Bend the sheet into two parts so that the bend lines intersect.
Step 5. Assemble the sheet into an accordion along the previously made bends. The edges of the workpiece should meet.
Step 6: Fold one end inward.
Step 7. Now bend the edges along the entire length of the workpiece, as shown in the figure.
Step 8. Expand the sheet.
Step 9. Assemble the future book along the pre-planned curves.
Step 10. Bend most of the workpiece upward.
Step 11: Turn the fold out.
Step 12. Unfold the craft.
Step 13. Straighten the edges and bend part of the workpiece inward.
Step 14. Repeat the action again.
Step 15. Fold the remaining part.
Step 16. Assemble the book according to the picture provided.
Step 17. When assembling the workpiece, make sure that its edge is in the center.
Step 18. Secure the edges so that the craft does not fall apart.
Step 19. Repeat the same steps on the other side of the workpiece.
The book is almost ready.
For the cover you can use any bright paper.
If you have any difficulties, you can watch a video on how to make origami books out of paper.
David Brill Crafts
Origami artist David Brill became famous for coming up with unusual origami designs. It was he who proposed the scheme for assembling a miniature book. The good thing about this craft is that even a child can do it. In addition, the book is a wonderful gift for a loved one. On its pages you can write pleasant words with wishes.
The craft does not take much time, take 15 minutes and the book is ready. To work, prepare a sheet of paper and start assembling from 15 centimeters, since the book may turn out to be quite small. Mark the lines evenly to make the craft neat. For such a miniature book, it is better to use two-color paper, then it will look beautiful, photorealistic.
Follow the video instructions and you will succeed.
A book is the best gift
If you are unfamiliar with the origami technique, but want to give it to your mother or someone else to a loved one book as a gift, try making it yourself. You will delight the birthday boy with such a gift, because it was made by you. For work, prepare:
- colored paper;
- white sheets of the required size;
- thick cardboard;
- hole puncher;
- needle and thick threads;
- glue;
- ruler;
- decorative elements for decoration.
Now try to make a book according to the proposed scheme.
like this beautiful craft It’s nice not only to give, but also to receive.
And miniature books will amaze everyone. They look original and fit in your pocket.
After you assemble the book, write congratulations in it and decorate the cover decorative elements. Pay attention to the diagram. If you follow step by step instructions, then you can make a beautiful craft for yourself and loved ones.
By investing a piece of your soul, you will get a wonderful gift. Place books inside joint photos, and they will remind you of the time spent together. When creating such a book, the main condition is a good mood. Put your love and warmth into the craft.
But if you do origami even a little, complicate the work and make beautiful book using ancient technology. Such work is not only useful for development, but you will spend your leisure time usefully. Do crafts with your children and the whole family. Working together unites household members.
Watch again how an origami book is made from paper, the video will help you do the craft correctly. Just a few minutes, and this beautiful product will take its rightful place on your shelf.
Every year everything more people are passionate about creating interesting paper crafts. Paper figures are enthusiastically made by young children and adults. For them, the art of origami becomes a hobby. It helps the child develop his imagination, trains fine motor skills and perseverance, and teaches him to concentrate. Do you want to join the ranks of origami lovers?
Try making a paper book. It can be easily used as a notepad or notebook. The lesson contains different variants creating a book using the origami technique.
In the first master class for beginners you will find a template for creating crafts with detailed description creative process. The assembly diagram is complemented by a photo depicting sequential actions. Here you will find instructions explaining how to fold the paper correctly to make it beautiful origami book. Thanks to the description, anyone can do the job.
To work you will need a sheet of A4 size paper, any color, with one white side.
Step-by-step instruction
- Mark the center of the sheet by folding it in half, the white side inward. Then fold the edges of the sheet to the center line, as in the picture.
- Bend the edges in the direction opposite to the center.
- Turn the workpiece white side up and fold the edges towards the center line. Do the same operation as the first step. You will end up with a neat rectangle.
- Fold the piece in half to mark the center fold line.
- Then fold the edges of the rectangle twice towards the middle. Each half should be divided into 3 parts.
In the photo, a marker indicates the part of the workpiece that needs to be folded. The fingers of the hand point to the central fold of the workpiece. - Bend the upper left corner, giving it the shape of a triangle. Return it to its original position and do similar manipulations with the lower corner.
As a result, fold lines are outlined. 
- Take two edges with your fingers and do as shown in the picture. The intended fold lines will help you fold the workpiece correctly.
- Squeeze your fingers tightly to create good folds.
- Unfold the sheet. The resulting folds are as in the image.
A long transverse line and small triangles formed on the leaf. - Fold the edge of the paper along the transverse line.
- Turn the sheet over with the white side up and fold the triangles inward. This will be easy to do thanks to the fold lines.
Now you understand how important it is to carefully make folds step by step. - Fold all the triangles together to make a small book.
- Fold the remaining strip of paper up (see picture).
Bring the strip back and bend it in the other direction. This manipulation will help you get a clear crease. - Grasp the stack with your fingers and unroll the tape with your other hand.
- Fold the book inward along the folds of the triangle.
- Without letting go of your fingers, turn the workpiece in the opposite direction, revealing its wrong side.
- Perform the action as in the photo.
- Turn the piece of paper over reverse side, and straighten the edges of the workpiece.
- Turn the booklet to the side and turn the product over.
- Fold a narrow strip underneath.
- Fold the top of the rectangle down, smoothing the edges so that the folded pieces hold their shape.
- Make a paper book cover. To do this, fold each edge of the tape, leaving a 2 mm gap between the pages. This will make the spine of the book.
This is what the craft will look like. 
- The white paper is visible on one side. So that the craft has a beautiful appearance, you need to hide it. To do this, bend the book to the side and pull out the edge of the paper.
This is what one side of the cover looks like. 
- Do the same with the other part of the cover.
- Fold the cover.
- Use your fingers to shape the spine beautiful shape, and it will turn out to be a small book.
Video tutorial on assembling an origami book
Like origami. It can be called a fun game or take it seriously and discern the wonderful art of creating unusual and beautiful works.
Origami is divided into classic and modular. Beautiful things are created from modular volumetric figures and compositions. Classic is mostly flat figures. A well-named activity, it will never get boring and will allow you to learn a lot of new and interesting things.
Let me introduce you to him. Today we will tell you in detail how to make an origami book, but for now we will look at its meaning and history.
Origami art
“The art of a whole sheet” is what they call origami in Japan. This is the main law of the masters, which they have been following for several centuries. As you might guess, the art of origami arose when paper appeared. You understand how expensive it was at that time, which is why products in the form of paper decorations were used only for religious ceremonies or wedding ceremonies.
Divine origami
This is because the words “god” and “paper” sound the same in Japanese. So people attached religious meaning to such products. For the first time, paper figures began to be folded in monasteries - they decorated the walls. They could depict gods, animals, or even the seasons.
Nowadays, if we light a fire in nature using paper, then we are simply trying to achieve large quantity fire, since the named material burns quickly. But in ancient Japan, only sacrificial fires were lit with paper.
Origami as a way to convey a message
Origami also served as a way to convey a message. A skilled craftsman wrote on a piece of paper cherished words and folded a figure, for example a crane, and only an equally skilled craftsman could read them, since an uninitiated person would only be able to tear the message apart.
It’s not for nothing that we mentioned the crane. This figurine was most often used by craftsmen, because in Japan it was considered a symbol of longevity and happiness, it was called “tsuru”. And until now, for origami masters this is the brightest, most important sign.
The best students of origami are children
Oddly enough, but best students The art of origami is undoubtedly for children. For them it is not only interesting, but also useful, because we all know how important it is to develop children’s fine motor skills. In addition, origami perfectly develops spatial, as well as logical thinking and stimulates the child's creativity. Therefore, you can often find such lessons at school and even in kindergarten.
After all, in the process of folding, the child works with his hands under the control of consciousness. The development of the eye occurs through precise hand movements. It also trains your memory well, since the sequence of work needs to be remembered. Origami classes are great for helping children get acquainted with the basics. The child’s aesthetic taste develops.
Of course, teachers choose simple options so that children don’t get bored. So our lesson today will be simple, interesting and a moderately made paper “book” will be a wonderful souvenir. Moreover, you can create a whole mini-library from small books.
Preparation of material
And now about origami. First we need, of course, paper.
- Take 2-3 pieces of paper, depending on how many pages your craft will have. For the origami “book” product we need a white A4.
- Another A4 sheet is needed for the cover of the book. You can take it bright colors or, as an option, paint them in patterns yourself.
- In addition, we will need scissors to make just one cut.
- Good mood and some free time.
Let's get started!
Work progress: leaves for the book
How to make an origami book? Take a sheet of A4 paper and start folding it.
- Make the first fold along the sheet, then unfold it and make four more folds across it.
- Now return the sheet to the position of the first fold and use scissors to cut the resulting line approximately one square in size. Be careful not to cut off excess.
- Next, you need to place the piece of paper so that the cut you made is on top.
- Then carefully fold the sheet so that you get the leaves of a book.
You should now have an origami “book” blank. The diagram below will help you figure it out. Gray it contains a piece of paper for our future product.
You can make any number of such leaves, just make sure that your origami “book” is not too thick. Otherwise it will be ugly.
Book cover
Now, if you have decided on the number of leaves, we will make the cover for our book. As we have already said, it is advisable to take brighter paper for it.
First of all, we will need to circle our book and outline the title pages. And then cut out and fold the cover according to the diagram. For clarity, look at the figure attached below.
There are a huge number of paper origami options for books; you are limited only by the flight of your imagination.
Summarizing
So we have discussed the lesson on how to make an origami book. We hope you had a great time and are happy with your work. And even if you didn’t get the origami “book” right the first time, don’t despair, try again, and everything will work out! When you hear the praise of others, your world will become a much better place.
Perhaps you will make a small library for your inquisitive doll, or maybe you will use the craft as souvenirs or just for Have a good mood. But we hope that your acquaintance with origami will not end there, and over time you will become a skilled craftsman!
