This is a fairly easy introduction to the Japanese art of paper
folding, or origami, that you can get the kids involved in. At
this time of year, it’s particularly useful if you’ve forgone
the Christmas crackers, made your own, or if you simply fancy
sitting about looking like the Wise Men over the festive period.
Step One: Take a square piece of paper – the brighter the
better! (You’ll need to make 5 x 6inch squares and 7/8 x 5 inch
squares altogether) Step Two: Fold in half horizontally and
vertically (ignore the diagonal fold – I was making squares)
Step Three: Fold down the two top corners to the centre line.
Step Four: Fold the bottom edge up to the centre line. Step
Five: Fold the bottom edge up again… Fold in half. This is one
of your crown units. Step Six: With two units in front of you,
find the ‘pocket’ on the right hand side of one, and thread the
left hand side of the other unit in. You might need to fold it
slightly to get it to fit, but persevere! Keep going until you
have a full crown.