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Paper Christmas Toy with Santa Claus - 3D Origami Tutorial

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Learn to create a festive 3D origami Christmas ornament featuring Santa Claus in this 29-minute tutorial. Master the modular origami technique using plain printer paper to craft a unique holiday decoration or handmade gift. Follow step-by-step instructions to assemble 342 small triangular pieces in various colors, forming rows that gradually shape the ornament. Discover how to incorporate Santa's iconic red suit and facial features into the design. Finish the project by adding a custom hanger using household items like toothpicks and string. Perfect for origami enthusiasts and those looking to add a personal touch to their Christmas tree decorations.

Syllabus

Make two rows of 10 blue pieces in each
The third row. Put on pieces on one pocket.
Total make 19 blue pieces in 3rd row.
At the end, put on a white piece.
4th row: 2 white, 18 blue
5th row: 3 white, 17 blue
6th row: 4 white, 16 blue
7th row: 2 white, red, 2 white, 15 blue
Insert 1 additional white piece
8th row: 2 white, 1 beige, 1 beige, 1 white, 1 white, 14 blue
9th row: 1 blue, 1 white, 2 beige, 1 red, 2 beige, 1 white, 12 blue
10th row: 1 red, 1 beige, 1 green, 2 beige, 1 green, 1 beige, 1 red, 12 blue
11th row: 1 red, 1 white, 5 beige, 1 white, 1 red, 11 blue
12th row: 1 red, 6 white, 1 red, 12 blue
13th row: 7 red, 13 blue
14th row: 6 red, 14 blue
15th row: 5 red, 15 blue
16th row: 4 red, 16 blue
17th row: 3 red, 12 blue put on by 3 corners
18th row: 2 red, 13 blue
19th row: 1 white, 9 blue put on by 3 corners
If you have a big hole then just add blue pieces in a row narrowing the figure
Take scissors, a toothpick, a tube from juice and a string
Wrap a few strings and cut them
Cut the toothpick in half
This will be the holder of our New Year's toy on the Christmas tree
Tie the Toothpick
Repeat after me
Narrow the top
and hang on the Christmas tree
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