I’m sharing today how you can use the Japenese art of folding squares of paper into shapes to make your own origami bookmark.
A book lover can never have enough bookmarks!
Once you have mastered the paper folding technique, you will be making a bookmark in a minute or less.
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The benefits of a making an origami bookmark
- You only need paper and your hands.
- It isn’t expensive and you can make it as personal as you want to, stamping it with your own creativity.
- The bookmark doesn’t take up a lot of room and it will firmly keep your place, even when you put it in your bag.
- When you’re reading, you can place them on any surface as they lay flat (I often put mine on the arm of the sofa and I know it will likely stay there).
- Children feel proud of things that they’ve made and it might boost a waning interest in reading.
- You could have all sorts of fun doodling and decorating if you decide to make your own bookmark. Make it a family time to make and decorate.
- Giving a book as a gift? Handmade bookmarks give it that special touch.
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Equipment
The paper doesn’t have to be a specific type of paper as any will work, however the heavier the paper the more solid and long lasting it will be.
I use paper crafting paper which is heavyweight 160-200GSM, acid and lignin free.
Colourful origami paper would also be ideal to use.
Instructions
Step 1
You will need a square piece of paper ideally sized 15cm x 15cm
Step 2
Make sure you have it placed in a diamond shape to work the folds.
Step 3
Fold the bottom corner to the top corner.
Step 4
Take the bottom right corner to the top corner of the triangle.
Step 5
Take the bottom left corner to the top corner of the triangle.
Step 6
Open it up again and bring the top point to the centre at the bottom.
Step 7
Take the right side bottom corner towards the top of the triangle.
Step 8
Tuck it behind the fold you have just made.
Step 9
Repeat on the left side.
Your finished bookmark should look like this.
Whether you want to add to your own bookmark collection or thinking of giving as a token of thanks, have a go and make your own origami bookmark.