How to Make Origami Lights

8.23 2011

For something a little different than plain old twinkle lights, try folding paper around those lights. 

Click here for the full tutorial after the jump!

Start with a square piece of paper, I used 8 1/2 x 8 1/2 for these lights.

Fold diagonal.

Again on the opposite diagonal.

Fold in half.

And again, in half. You should have folded 4 times.

Pinch the flat edges together to form this point. If you can’t form it, try flipping the paper over.

Your piece should now look like this.

Then fold all of the corners up to the middle.

Like so.

Then fold the edges into the middle, all four sides.

    

Then take the four loose ends + tuck them into the pockets.

One end should have a little hole.

Blow air into that hole, inflating your lantern.
Using the hole, attach the lanterns to the string of lights.

Comments

1. Mom to Many :

   So fun thanks for sharing!
2. Still Grinnin’ :

   That is so cute and very romantic looking Sues
3. sarasophia :

   LOVE!!
   
   
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4. Shay :

   Gorgeous! The only thing is it would probably take me 5 hours to make 2 of those guys. I'm such a mess when it comes to origami.
5. chattykathy :

   love it!! and those chairs are amazing!
6. The Brooks Family :

   I must make these! i find these a lovely addition even for a bedroom. Thank you for sharing.
7. Kersey Campbell :

   Susan, you effing genius. This is so rad, I'll be using this soon!
8. {natalie} :

   i second kersey's comment.
   
   you are awesome....i love the lights. now i want to have a backyard party.
9. Ruby :

   I might just have to try this for my next outdoor party if it ever gets below 100 degrees here! lol
10. The Birds :

    So Cute! Love the idea!
11. marta :

    oh susan. you never quit with the inspirational awesome ideas. thank you, thank you.
    
    now that i'm in town, lets get together someday for lunch bunch. xo.
    
    p.s. we treasure our little mocs at our house. i even was talking to my hairdresser about them the other day!!
12. Opossum_in_the_attic :

    Really cute! I have some white lights I could do this with. :)
13. Cara :

    I copy many before me when I say how clever and inspirational you are! These are so beautiful, I wish I had a fence, yard, something to string them up along!
14. jenifer :

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15. Mrs. T :

    love this!!
16. Whispering :

    Isn't that just an origami waterbomb?
17. januarysublime :

    This is wonderful! So cute and creative! Xx
18. …love Maegan :

    adorable!
19. It’s Carmen :

    Those are super cute. I remember making them as a kid, but totally forgot how cool they look!
20. Marjorie :

    wow this is so brilliant! you get to funky lights without spending too much. good job!
21. sarah jane :

    Brilliant, thanks for sharing:)

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24. Susana :

    Would this be a fire hazard? I would love to do this if it wasn't!