Modular origami is becoming more popular nowadays. Even children are able to create extraordinary masterpieces from these tiny details. Only due to its simplicity, which consists in copying small blanks and creative freedom, it is almost impossible to spoil a product from paper particles.
Both old and small
This expression is ideally suited to the creative process of creating various designs from paper modules. The fact is that he is subject to anyone who is able to sit still for about an hour. But precisely so much is needed to create simple models of animals, people, heroes from fairy tales and cartoons, which at least somehow can interest restless children.
If absolutely nothing from the above list aroused interest among active youth, then we suggest assembling such a design as a machine from modules. Origami, the scheme of which will be discussed in detail below. Its peculiarity lies in the fact that it is assembled on a plane, which allows you to use it in the future as a picture for decorating the interior.
I blinded him from what was
Before embarking on the process of creating a machine, you need to carefully prepare the materials that may be needed for further work:
- Paper. Perhaps this is the most important thing that is useful in work. Everything depends on its quality, from the flexibility of the modules to strength and durability. So, if a certain type of paper is very thin, then the likelihood that the product will crumble or tear increases at times. Especially if children will take part in the process. The colors of the paper also play a large role, since the attractiveness and colorfulness of the craft depends on them.
- Glue. Less toxic options are best, given that children will come into contact with them. Yes, they may not be glued so firmly and quickly, but it’s just a machine from origami modules, the scheme of which will be discussed later, and not the World Bobsleigh Olympiad.
Background materials
Also for work you will need:
- A denser version of the paper is cardboard. If it’s more convenient for you, you can take a Whatman paper, which can later be cut into smaller sheets.
- Scissors or clerical knife. Nevertheless, it is better to give preference to the first option, since it is less dangerous. In addition, there is a special kind of scissors designed only for children who are just starting to learn how to use them. The blades for them are often made of plastic, which makes them much safer.
- Ruler. If this variety of measuring devices was not found, then you can use a protractor or a triangle.
- If you are well versed in this direction of needlework, then it’s easier for you to rely on modular origami assembly schemes, rather than a step-by-step instruction that will take longer.
Modular origami machine: assembly diagram
The assembly scheme of the product is very simple and understandable, especially if you consider it step by step. So, even a child will independently perform this process.
We will prepare paper fragments for the further creation of the figure. Since this is a machine of modules, origami, the scheme of which is striking, you should use bright and rich colors. So, for wheels and strokes you will need black parts, for glasses and metal parts - white or blue options, and choose the base of the machine based on personal taste. In our case, red.
- We begin the assembly process from the bottom edge of the picture. To do this, we carefully consider the scheme, consider how many modules of different colors we will need, and put them close together on a flat surface. Usually the first row is not fixed. But if it is more convenient for you, then coat the parts with each other and carefully lay out in the correct order.
- It's time to start the next row. Modular origami assembly schemes are specially created in such a way that the buyer, whether he is an avid creator of paper paintings or just a beginner who is interested, is simply and understandable while working with a picture. Therefore, you can easily find out what is needed for the second row and fix the parts in the right places. Again, if it is more convenient for you, fix it with glue, and then dry the remaining fragments in the desired position so that extra bends and creases do not form.
- So, row by row we recreate the car according to the scheme. The number of modules should not be changed throughout the process, and if this happened, then it is worth recounting all the previous rows and, having found an error, disassemble to the desired row and fix it.
- When all rows are finished, you can carefully glue the back side to give the product strength and strength. As it turned out, the origami “Machine” of modules, the scheme and the whole process of creating which is unusually simple, can be folded independently.
To decorate
It was not in vain that we learned to co-ordinate the modular origami "Machine", the scheme of which was not as complicated as you might think. Now with this needlework little thing you can decorate the room, turning it into a picture, a stand for the organizer. Also, you can just give it to relatives and friends.