Need a fun way to point things out? Make your own origami arrow! With just a few quick folds, you can create a cute paper arrow perfect for labeling, decorating, or directing people where to go. Grab your paper and let’s point the way!
Simple Pointing Origami Arrow
Difficulty: Easy
Fold a functional Origami arrow in minutes! A fun and easy way to add direction to your crafts, cards, or notes!
Step 1
1
Start with a square piece of origami paper. I am using an 7×7 inches origami paper.
If you only have regular paper, follow these instructions on how to make a square origami paper.
If you only have regular paper, follow these instructions on how to make a square origami paper.
Step 2
2
Rotate the paper into a diamond position.
Step 3
3
Fold in half, right to left.
Step 4
4
Unfold. We just needed a crease line.
Step 5
5
Fold the bottom right edge to meet the center vertical crease.
Step 6
6
Fold the bottom left edge to meet the center vertical crease.
Step 7
7
Turn the model upside down.
Step 8
8
Fold the bottom corner upward to meet the edge of flaps.
Step 9
9
Fold the bottom right edge to meet the center vertical crease.
Step 10
10
Fold the bottom left edge to meet the center vertical crease.
Step 11
11
Fold the bottom half upward.
Step 12
12
Fold the top flap down, leaving a slight margin.
Step 13
13
Fold in both side corners diagonally.
Step 14
14
Unfold the corners.
Step 15
15
Open up the right flap as shown.
Step 16
16
Squash fold the opened flap to form a small triangle.
Step 17
17
Repeat the steps 14-16 on left side too.
Step 18
18
Flip the model over, give it a turn, and there it is — your origami arrow!
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