Origami Fortune Teller - Free Printable
/Make your own fortune teller in minutes using this free printable template. A fun and simple origami craft to make with the kids. Just print, fold and play.
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Origami Fortune Teller Printable.
Did you ever make an origami fortune teller at school? They were one of my favourites. It was so much fun to make up all the different fortunes.
If you don't know, an origami fortune teller, also known as a cootie catcher, chatterbox or sometimes even a salt cellar is an easy origami game. They only take a few minutes to fold but are even easier to make with the free printable.
Once folded, each flap can be decorated with either colours or numbers. A different fortune, question or joke can be written on the inside of each flap. It's kind of like a Magic 8 Ball but made out of paper instead of plastic.
Free Printable Fortune Teller.
Today I'm sharing not only the step-by-step instructions so you can make your own using origami paper but also a handy template you can download and print.
A free fortune teller template is an easy way to get started without having to worry about where to fold. This makes them a good option for kids or anyone who is new to origami.
There are 2 designs to choose from. A blank fortune teller or cootie catcher that kids can get creative decorating with stickers or doodles and a colourful numbered version that can be used as it.
The hidden message area has been left blank on both templates. Once you've downloaded and printed it out, you can fill it in with your own jokes, games or fortunes.
Printable Origami Fortune Teller.
These printable fortune tellers are a great way to entertain the kids on rainy days when they're stuck indoors, at birthday parties or at school. You can use them as joke tellers, boredom busters (each flap reveals a different activity), filled with riddles, quotes and even random acts of kindness.
Supplies:
Origami Paper or Free Origami Fortune Teller Templates and Instructions (sign up using your email address below)
Pair of Scissors or Paper Trimmer
Felt Tips/Markers/Stickers to decorate
How to make Origami Fortune Tellers.
1. To download the paper fortune teller template simply fill out the form at the bottom of the post and the file will be sent straight to your email. Alternatively, you could use regular origami paper.
2. Print and cut out the template. You need it to be as close to a perfect square as possible.
3. Write down your fortunes or jokes on the inside 8 triangles. For example, 'ask again later' or 'all signs point to yes'.
3. With the printed side facing down, fold the square piece of paper in half diagonally.
4. Open back out and fold in half again this time on the opposite diagonal.
5. Fold each corner into the center of the square.
6. Flip the fortune teller over. Repeat and fold each corner into the centre. You want all the numbers facing up.
7. Fold in half with the numbers on the inside and the colours on the outside.
8. Place your thumb and index fingers of each hand in the outside flaps and push the corners into the middle to form your fortune teller.
