*DIY Paper Bow*

by Dr_Cosmic in Craft > Art

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*DIY Paper Bow*

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Hey guys, Today in this Instructables I am gonna show you how to make this cute DIY Paper Bow. This Bow is very easy to make If you will follow the instructions. So let's get started !!!!!

GATHER MATERIALS :

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For this Instructable you are gonna need the following things :

1) Origami Papers

2) A pair of Scissors

GETTING STARTED :

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# So first you are gonna take an Origami paper and fold it in half as shown.

# Then you are gonna open the folded paper and fold it in half "DIAGONALLY".

# Then you are gonna open it up and then again fold it Diagonally the other way as shown.

# Then you are gonna open it up and flip the paper as shown and then fold it in half as shown.

# Then you are gonna get the folds as shown.

THE PAPER BOMB BASE :

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# Now you are gonna take one flap and fold it to the center as shown.

# Then you are gonna take the other flap and fold it to the center as shown.

# Now after folding you are gonna take the upper flap and fold it to the bottom as shown.

# Now you got the Paper Bomb Base Ready !!!

THE DIAMOND FOLD :

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# Now you are gonna fold a little triangle on the top as shown.

# Then you are gonna open the whole structure and you should see a diamond or square in the center.

# So now you are gonna fold along the creases of that Diamond as shown.

# Now you are gonna fold the centers of the creases to the center as shown.

# Then you are gonna get a structure as shown.

# Now you are gonna fold the edges to the center line as shown.

# Then you are gonna flip it over and do the same thing on this side also as shown.

CUTTING :

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# Now you are gonna open the whole structure and make sure that you get a Bow like shape as shown.

# Then you are gonna flip it over and take one fold and open it up a little bit and cut through the center line as shown.

# Then you are gonna do the same thing to all the folds and then you should get a shape like this as shown.

FOLDING :

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# Now you are gonna fold the diamond shaped paper as shown.

# And then you are gonna fold the side of the other diamond as shown to make a arrow like shape.

# Now you are gonna do the same thing on the other side.

# Then you are gonna have an arrow like shape on the both sides as shown.

ALMOST THERE :

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# Now you are gonna fold both the diamonds (Flaps) on one side as shown.

# Now you are gonna cut through the center line as shown ( You may like to glue both the diamond shaped flaps together to avoid messy work ).

# Then you are gonna fold the sides as shown in the image.

# And then you are gonna fold the other sides on the top of the other folds so that they may not open.

# Now you should get a shape like this as shown.

FINAL CUTTINGS AND FOLDINGS :

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# Now you are gonna take one leg of the Bow and make cuts on the leg as shown.

# Now you are gonna take off the cuttings.

# Now you are gonna do the same thing on the other leg as shown.

# Now you should get a shape like this as shown.

# Now you are gonna fold the arrows to the center as show and tuck the tips of the arrows in the square as shown.

COMPLETED !!!!!!

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Now your Bow is ready you can make more Bows- Big or Small and use it as a decoration on your projects or you can paste it in your card for your Loved Ones. Possibilities are Limitless !!!!

Thanks for watching my Instructable and do not forget to favorite it. I will be back with my new awesome Instructable soon.