Master class, how to make a modular origami basket

Modular origami basket is collected in almost the same way as most of the crafts in this technique - quite simply. Therefore, it can be done both by a master and by a beginner. We suggest you get acquainted with how to make a modular origami "Basket", as well as with existing variants of its design.

Making Modules

Before you collect the modular origami "Basket", you will have to do many modules.

We offer you a master class on how to collect them correctly. A step-by-step photo provided in the article will help to make it more visible.

1. Cut the same rectangles from colored paper.
2. Take one of them and fold it in half in half (Figure 1).
3. Then fold it again in half so that a fold line is formed (Figure 2).
4. Put the rectangle in front of you, the convex side of the fold line up.
5. Bend the right and left sides of it to the center, so that the "wings" turn out (Figure 3).
6. Turn the figure over and bend the edges of the "wings" (Figure 4).
7. Unscrew the edges and bend one corner from the right and left side (Figure 5).
8. Taper the edges again (Figure 6).
9. Fold the figure in half (Figures 7 and 8).

The part is ready! It remains to make them a few dozen similarly, to make a beautiful modular origami basket.

We collect the first circle

A modular origami basket starts just like most other handicrafts made in this technique. That is, you put two details on the edge and put the third on top. To continue the circle, add the fourth module down and put the fifth on top. So collect the whole ring (see how it's done on the proposed photo). To continue the assembly, you need to make several rows.

By the way, if you want a modular origami basket to be roomy, then make the first row large enough. The truth then in the craft will be the bottom with a hole. But it can be closed with a conventional cardboard, from which a circle of a suitable diameter is cut and inserted inside.

Modular origami - assembly of the basket

When the modules are ready, and the first two rows are already collected, you can create a basket. To do this, continue to create walls from triangle parts. Row by row, put the modules in the correct order. Over time, you will see that your basket is expanding.

By and large, the modular origami scheme "Basket" and "Egg" is going to the same. Only for the bowl you only need a half testicle, and the bottom should be wider.

When the craft will reach the desired height, go to the assembly of the handle.

Handle for basket

By the way, if you do not make a pen, then you will get not a basket, but a vase (for example, for sweets). But since we make a basket, we offer you a master class on assembling its handle:

1. Lubricate the middle of one module with glue and put it on the basket wall.
2. Nearby put on two more, also greased with glue PVA.
3. Continue to put the modules on top of each other.
4. In each row, you must have three parts.
5. When assembling the handle, try to bend it in an arc.
6. When the handle is fully assembled, the last modules should be greased with PVA glue and attach to the basket wall.

To complete the hand-crafted item, add a couple of rows of these parts to the sides of the handle.

If you are going to use the basket as a table decoration, then you do not need to use PVA glue. But if you know that you need to carry a basket, holding the handle, but in addition there will be something not weightless, then each module of this element of the basket is best greased with glue.

Paper bag design variants

Modular basket origami can be completely different kind, it all depends on your ability, imagination and preferences.

The easiest way to diversify the design is to make a basket with a pattern. To do this, use multi-colored modules and collect them in a certain order (for example, to get diamonds).

It will be no less beautiful if the edges of the basket are made not even, but zigzag. This is done simply - do not put the modules in a circle, but in sections.

You can collect a basket in the shape of a swan. It can be a traditional basket with a handle, one of the walls of which is added a swan head. It is assembled in the same way as the pen, only at the end is added one large module that performs the function of the beak. It can also be a basket that has a swan's head and its tail instead of a handle. To do this, you need to collect the modules in the form of a triangle.

You can also make a basket of origami on the stand. The technique of execution is the same as when assembling the craft "Egg". First, a small plate forms from the modules, then it turns over and the basket itself is assembled on it.

You can also diversify the design of paper baskets with the help of an internal filling. For example, put inside these candies or collect flowers in addition to the origami technique.

And to make the article longer you are happy, protect it from moisture and brush it off with a dry cloth.