Samurai Helmet Pin or Magnet

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MATERIALS

SUPPLIES:
1 qty.  3 in. x 3 in. Origami Paper
1 qty.  1 in. pin back gold • 77403337 or silver • 77126987
1 qty. 3/4 in. Button Magnet

TOOLS:
Low temp Glue Gun & Glue sticks

DIRECTIONS

NOTE: Please refer to PDF for instructional diagrams.

Follow the directions and fold the origami paper into the Samurai Helmet. After folding, glue a magnet or pin back behind.

  1. Place the square origami paper on point.
  2. Take the top point and fold down to the bottom point forming a triangle.
  3. Fold one top corner of the triangle over so that it touches the bottom corner.
  4. Repeat with the other corner.
  5. Fold both of the tips at the bottom up to the top point.
  6. Fold each of the tips outward.
  7. On the bottom, fold the top layer up, stopping about 1/4 in. away from the midpoint.
  8. Fold the remaining bottom edge up, creating a band.
  9. Fold the remaining bottom layer triangle into the helmet, tucking it inside.