Origami Boat Floating

The origami boat actually floats, and can be used in water that's relatively calm. The paper will get soaked after a while, and the boat will get heavy and not float anymore.

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You can help it last longer by giving it a waterproof coat.

For the boat below, we used clear water-based acrylic, applied with a paintbrush.

origami boat floating in the river

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