The next competitive master class will introduce you to another version of the main character of the upcoming holiday - a New Year tree made from paper modules, i.e. using modular origami technique. The relative simplicity of making the model and the accessibility of the equipment itself will allow even children to create lovely holiday symbols. The main thing is to understand the intricacies of paper modules. And the author of the work will help you do this Anna Susmetova.
Christmas tree using modular origami technique
Hello! My name is Susmetova Anna Vyacheslavovna. I work as the Head of the technical creativity circle in the House of Culture of the village. Youth of Simferopol district, Republic of Crimea.
With my students, we study various creative techniques: sand animation technique, cutting technique, paper twisting technique (quilling), as well as the technique of folding figures from triangular simple modules (modular origami).
Today I would like to present to you one of my favorite works, made using the modular origami technique - “New Year Tree”. This craft can be an excellent decoration for your New Year's interior or a gift for a loved one.
To make it we will need the following materials:
- green and red paper;
- PVA glue;
- beads for decoration.
The Christmas tree consists of six parts assembled from triangular green modules - 450 modules in total. Another 50 red modules will be required to make a star.
We divide the A4 sheet into 25 rectangles and cut them. We make triangular modules from ready-made rectangles. After all the modules have been assembled, we proceed to assembling the “New Year’s Tree” figure according to the following diagram.
1. The first part of the Christmas tree. The first 2 rows consist of 8 modules each.
2. Second part: 1st row - 10, 2nd row - 10, 3rd row - 10, 4th row - 5 modules.
3. Third part: 1st row - 12, 2nd row - 12, 3rd row - 12, 4th row - 12, 5th row - 6 modules.
4. Fourth part: 1st row - 14, 2nd row - 14, 3rd row - 14, 4th row - 7 modules.
Now we assemble 5 more modules as follows: 4th row - 2, 5th row - 2, 6th row - 1 module.
We attach a part of 5 modules to the fourth part between the formed beams.
We make and add 6 more such details. The fourth part of the Christmas tree is ready.
5. Fifth part: 1st row - 16, 2nd row - 16, 3rd row - 16, 4th row - 16, 5th row - 8 modules.
We assemble 7 more modules in this way: 5th row - 2, 6th row - 2, 7th row - 2, 8th row - 1 module.
We connect the resulting part with the fifth part between the formed rays.
Add 7 more of the same details. The fifth part of the Christmas tree is ready.
Sixth part: 1st row - 18, 2nd row - 18, 3rd row - 18, 4th row - 18, 5th row - 18, 6th row - 9 modules.
We assemble 9 more parts from 9 modules in this way: 6th row - 2, 7th row - 2, 8th row - 2, 9th row - 1 modules.
We attach the parts between the beams of the workpiece. The sixth part of the Christmas tree is ready.
7. The top of the paper Christmas tree is decorated with a red star.
The star consists of 50 red triangular modules. We assemble it according to the scheme: 1st row - 10, 2nd row - 10 modules (put on with the long side out (dsn)).
3rd row - 10 modules (put on with the short side out (ksn)).
4th row - 10 modules (ksn). There is a division into five beams - the modules are put on in one pocket, and the second outer one remains empty.
5th row - 5 modules (ksn). The module fits onto two inner pockets of each beam.
8. When all the parts are ready, we begin assembling the Christmas tree.
8. Decorate the product with mother-of-pearl beads.
Our “New Year Tree” is ready!
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The tree has lowered its branches, White frost showered her... Why is it so close to me, so sweet? Are you my dear tree? Turning green with silent greetings, You come as a dear friend, And hope and joyful light The distance lights up in front of me...
The long-awaited one is approaching New Year 2015, the frost is getting stronger outside the window, children are playing in the yard. Students take the winter session. There is some kind of bustle all around, everyone is running somewhere, apparently afraid of not being in time, but where? Stop, look around, take a closer look and perhaps you will be able to see our mortal world differently. Look how the frost plays and shimmers with silvery light on the green paws of the fluffy spruce trees. Bullfinches are pouring on the branches, warmed by the rays of the daytime sun. The crimson sunset foreshadows the morning frost. After everything you’ve seen, when you come home, sit in a chair, cover yourself with a warm blanket and, in a great mood, start making a beautiful fluffy Christmas tree
Did I manage to cheer you up? Great! Then let's begin...
For the Christmas tree you will need 630 modules 1/16 in size, of which: 528 green, 102 light green modules and PVA glue. The entire structure consists of 8 parts and a crown.
A video tutorial will help you assemble a beautiful Christmas tree.
You can find out how to cut paper to the required size here, and how to make the module itself - here.
You can watch how to assemble a Christmas tree in literally 2 minutes in the video tutorial at the top of this master class.
Friends! Don't forget my words. Be happy and love your loved ones(they love you - I know it)!
A modular Christmas tree consists of individual branches, so you can make Christmas trees of a wide variety of shapes and sizes. In addition, from such branches you can make New Year's compositions with toys, snowflakes and stars. The height of the Christmas tree according to this master class is approximately 23-24 cm. For the Christmas tree, you can take modules of one or two colors or different shades of green. Modules made of rectangles measuring 38x60 mm were used here. But there may be other sizes. You can also make modules in several colors. This will give greater realism and volume to the Christmas tree. The modules are placed on a skewer. A skewer is a thin wooden stick for barbecue (for one-time use). They are sold in packs in supermarkets, in the departments of household items. There are 20 cm or more. We used a 20 cm long skewer. For this Christmas tree we needed 637 modules (391 dark green, 246 light green).
We fold the triangular modules according to the diagram.
There is another way to assemble a beautiful Christmas tree from modules
For this Christmas tree you will need 353 green Chinese modules. We collect:
or this diagram:
The New Year is just around the corner, which means it's time to... children do simple Christmas tree in technology origami and decorate it with beautiful balls. Joint creativity always creates a feeling of celebration and lifts your spirits. Therefore, put everything aside and arrange an exciting time for your son or daughter.
I suggest making two simple Christmas trees from green paper. In addition to the square leaves, you will also need glue. The craft is easy to assemble, so it is ideal for children. There are two options for you to choose from: a voluminous Christmas tree and a flat one for postcards.
How to make a simple three-dimensional origami Christmas tree
For the craft, prepare five squares with sides of 10, 8, 6, 4 and 2 cm. You can use a different size, but it is important that each subsequent sheet is smaller than the previous one.
Take the largest piece and mark diagonal folds, bending it in half in different directions so that the opposite corners meet. Then fold the sheet vertically and horizontally.
Unfold the square and form it along the marked lines. To do this, remove the side sectors of the square inside, bending it along a horizontal line. The figure is ready. Place it on the table so that the four ends point in different directions.
Do the same with the rest of the leaves. It is important to iron the folds well. Then you can make parts for the Christmas tree easily and quickly.
When five identical blanks of different sizes lie in front of you, start assembling. Prepare the glue. Apply it to the top of the largest piece and glue the base of the slightly smaller piece to it, pushing the end inward a little.
Next, take the next piece of the Christmas tree, which is made of a square with a side of 6 cm and repeat the steps. The smallest part will be at the top. The voluminous Christmas tree is ready! Decorate it as you wish. It’s good if the child shows imagination and cuts out and sticks Christmas tree decorations himself.
Flat Christmas tree for appliques and cards
A New Year's card with a Christmas tree with your child is as easy as shelling pears. Now you always have an origami idea in stock. Prepare 4 green squares with sides of 10, 8, 6, 4 cm and glue.
Assemble a double triangle from each, as we did above or described. Then bend the outer side ends alternately towards the central vertical line. To make them fit more tightly, lubricate the area near the center with glue.
Connect the four parts obtained during the assembly process together to form a beautiful Christmas tree. Insert the end of each inside the top piece and secure with glue.
If you wish, decorate the Christmas tree with a five-pointed star. a method of assembling it using the origami technique. In addition, a postcard or applique can be supplemented. Of course, come up with a festive outfit for the forest beauty.
I wish everyone a New Year's mood and magical holidays! Subscribe to new articles and you will learn many more interesting things from the world of origami!
It is difficult to imagine that once in Rus' a green fluffy Christmas tree was just a tree. After the decree of Peter the Great, everyone, young and old, associates it with the most joyful holiday, the New Year. If we make stars and snowflakes out of paper, then making a Christmas tree using the origami technique for the holiday is a must.
This little green Christmas tree can be made by your child to his and your great pleasure. And then tie a thread to the top of the head and hang it on the New Year's green real beauty.
- Take a square sheet of green paper and mark all the axes and diagonals on it, folding and unfolding the workpiece.
- Fold it as shown in the photo.
- Mark a fold line by bending and straightening each of the four wings.
- Make pockets out of them, aligning the center with the center.
- Fold the corners right side first.
- And then tuck them inside. We have already created a small smooth Christmas tree with 8 edges.
- Let's make her spruce paws. To do this, cut each of the 8 edges by 0.5-1 cm in 2-4 places. To make the Christmas tree symmetrical, you can cut it by folding two or three edges together.
- The most difficult operation. Bend the cuts as shown in the photo, marking the lines for the next operation.
- Tuck in the segments that you just folded back.
- Make a leg out of a smaller square of brown paper. The assembly diagram is the same. Then sew the top of the head with thread. The Christmas tree toy is ready.
Each modular origami, including the Christmas tree, begins with the production of many identical small modules from paper. Following the scheme, you need to collect 5 snowflakes of different sizes.
The smallest consists of 16 modules and has 8 beams (position 2). The second five-pointed star starts with 10 modules in a circle (position 3). The third snowflake consists of six rays (position 4) and starts with 12 modules. The fourth snowflake (positions 5-8) has 14 modules and 7 rays. And the largest modular snowflake has 8 rays (position 9-12) and additional inserts (position 10).
When all tiers are made, the moment of assembly begins. Place all the green snowflakes on one axle and secure the star to the top of your head.
A modest origami Christmas tree is made from a one-sided sheet of colored paper. Since this Christmas tree does not shine with anything special, give it grace and shine with beautiful material.
- Take a square sheet of the most elegant paper and fold it diagonally, outlining the lines.
- Select the main corner of the square, which will later become the top of the holiday tree, and mark two more lines from it, folding the corners adjacent to it towards the middle.
- We fold the accordion, bending the workpiece twice. The first step starts from the horizontal axis that you outlined in the first point.
- Turn the workpiece over.
- We outline the fold lines. The first two folds are made uphill.
- The second two folds are on the contrary inward “valley”.
- Now move the sides of the workpiece so that the paper itself wants to fold. Fold the sagging corners up.
- Fold in the lowest corner, aligning the tree horizontally.
- Turn the Christmas tree over to face you.
- Give it volume by slightly bending it along the vertical axis.
- This Christmas tree can be placed on a holiday table, pasted on a postcard, or simply given to your mother.
Decorating rooms using the origami technique is an affordable and beautiful way to decorate any home or office. An origami Christmas tree and other colorful paper crafts will help create a festive atmosphere.
Simple and colorful origami tree diagram its implementation.
A fluffy and elegant Christmas tree on your desk in the office or at every seat for guests at the New Year's table is easy and simple. All it takes is a little effort and origami tree will become your pride and an unusual surprise for others.
You can also make such a Christmas tree with your children. Working with paper has a good effect on the development of motor skills and attention in preschoolers. If you know how to make an origami Christmas tree, then you will always have something to surprise your friends at the holiday table or simply please the children around you. Well, if you just love origami and create wonderful crafts for the soul, then with the help of this scheme you can easily expand your collection of crafts.
Let's consider in detail, how to make an origami Christmas tree.
To create a Christmas tree, we need a square sheet of paper (it’s better to take double-sided paper, then the craft will be more colorful).
We make a double one from a regular square, having previously drawn lines vertically, horizontally and diagonally.
We create the base for the Christmas tree by bending all the edges of the square to the center one by one, as shown in the diagram.
To add volume, we will make six sides out of four. It is necessary to bend all 4 sides back and, carefully pressing the fold, bend it into the middle.
We hide the two remaining corners of the bottom of our tree in the middle.
Turn over and straighten all sides. We should have a finished Christmas tree trunk made of six branches.
We take scissors and make parallel cuts at different heights, without cutting the center of our origami Christmas tree.
Having made folds on each side of the coniferous legs, we bend them in the opposite direction and carefully press them inward, forming a twig. This operation should be done with each of the 6 branches.
Our beauty is ready! Now, if desired, it can be decorated with beads or sparkles - to your taste and discretion.
Decoration of our life - origami tree.
Our life consists of little things and such pleasant joys. After all, making such a simple and small Christmas tree will take you a little time. And if you make more than one of them, the process will go much faster. On the eve of the New Year holidays, it is so easy to create the right atmosphere with such little things - from several Christmas trees you can make a colorful garland to decorate your home, classroom at school or office... Origami Christmas tree It will be a wonderful common activity with children, will help you spend time usefully and give you a good mood. Origami is a wonderful world of creating beautiful things from simple paper, and our origami tree diagram will be a great addition to your collection. If you have been doing this kind of creativity for several years, then you know very well that in skillful hands paper comes to life, and the author of each craft infuses a soul into it. For children, such a craft will be an excellent gift - you and your child can make several origami Christmas trees and give them to kindergarten teachers or other children.
We hope that our master class helped you find out how to make an origami Christmas tree to decorate your home, office or other premises. And the combination of several details - a Christmas tree and snowflakes, for example, will provide you with complete victory.
