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Origami Hexagon Base

Here we learn how to create a hexagon from a regular square sheet of origami paper. The origami hexagon base can then be used as a starting point for various origami models. We also use this origami hexagon base as a starting point for some kirigami projects.

 

 

Origami Hexagon Base Step 1: Start with a 6 inch x 6 inch (15cm x 15cm) square origami paper, color side up.

Fold paper in half on the horizontal diagonal axis. Crease well.

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Origami Hexagon Base Step 2: Fold point A to B, making a small crease to mark the spot. Crease well then unfold.

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Origami Hexagon Base Step 3: Fold point B to point C. Once again, make a small crease to mark the spot.

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Origami Hexagon Base Step 4: Fold point E to point C. Make a small crease to mark the spot.

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origami-hexagon-base-step-4

 


 

Origami Hexagon Base Step 5: This step sounds complicated but it really isn't.

Fold B-D over to the left so that point E ends up along line F-G.

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origami-hexagon-base-step-5

 

Closer look....

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Origami Hexagon Base Step 6: Fold A-D over to the right, so that its edges line up with D-H.

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Origami Hexagon Base Step 7: Now make a horizontal cut as shown below.

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origami-hexagon-base-step-7

 

 

 

Origami Hexagon Base Step 8: Unfold paper and your origami hexagon base is complete!

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