HOW TO MAKE AN ORIGAMI BAT.
/Origami Bats make the perfect Halloween decoration. Not only are they easy to fold but they look fantastic hanging up as a garland or used as place settings.
Cute and simple. These spooky-looking paper bats are bound to be a hit with everyone. All you need is a square of paper and a little patience! The ideal Halloween paper craft.
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Origami Bat.
It’s October and that means it’s time for some Halloween Origami. We’re big fans of all things paper on the blog so it seemed only right to start off the month with a spooky paper project.
If you’ve never made origami before don’t be intimidated at the thought of making these Halloween Bats. They’re really simple and I think even an absolute beginner will be able to make them without breaking a sweat.
DIY Paper Bats.
These bats would look great hanging from the ceiling or tape to the wall. Use black origami paper for a classic look or try some pretty pastel papers for a colourful twist. Pin them to a wreath or pop on some googly eyes like these origami ghosts for a cute party decoration.
Since this craft is so simple it’s totally kid-friendly. I love the idea of hanging as many as you can make in front of a window or in a doorway. If you have any older kids or teenagers you want to keep entertained make sure to enlist their help and get everyone involved folding them together.
Follow the easy instructions below to create your own Origami bats.
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Supplies:
To make the bats you’ll need one square sheet of paper. I used 6x6 inch paper but it doesn’t really matter what size you use unless you want to make giant bats that hang from the ceiling!
Origami Paper (individual colours - Black, Orange, Green, Purple)
I got this pretty purple paper at The Works. It’s called Mystery Marbles and was only £1 for 30 sheets. Sadly a lot of what I see in the store isn’t always available online so if you’re in the U.K. I recommend popping in and seeing what they’ve got in stock.
I always recommend using origami paper although any thin paper will do. If you don’t have any origami paper on hand here are a few alternatives that you probably already have at home.
Regular Printer Paper,
Gift Wrap,
Magazines,
Maps,
Old Books,
And Newspapers.
I even have some printable origami paper you can download and use for FREE. Simply download, print and cut into 7x7-inch squares.
How to make an Origami Bat - step by step instructions:
1. Fold your origami paper in half diagonally.
2. Fold in half again and then open back out.
3. Fold the bottom right corner up to the centre crease.
4. Repeat on the left-hand side.
5. Take the top and fold it down to meet the bottom centre.
6. Repeat on the other side.
7. Fold the top of the flap down to meet the outside edge of the paper.
8. Repeat on the other side.
9. Flip the paper over and fold the top down to make a triangle.
10. Fold the same piece up again this time in half so a small triangle sticks out over the top.
11. Flip it over again and fold small triangle down to the make the face of the bat.
12. Flip the paper over again.
13. Take the right edge and fold it into the center.
14. Repeat on the other side.
15. Take hold of the bottom of each flap and gently pull open to reveal the wings.
16. Flip it over to reveal the finished bat.
I hope you’ve enjoyed checking out these awesome easy origami bats. Let me know if you try them. I love it when people share the things I make!
