Learn how to make a kite base in order to create origami animals, like birds and fish, or flowers and vases. Similar to many other origami bases, the kite base begins with a square sheet of origami paper in whatever size you prefer.
Step 1
Turn the paper over so the patterned or colored side is down.
Step 2
Fold the paper in half along one of the diagonals. Crease it firmly and then unfold.
Step 3
With the patterned side still down, turn your paper so it is in a diamond shape. The crease line should run vertically from top to bottom.
Step 4
Fold the top point and side point into the middle, using the crease line as a guide.
Step 5
Fold the other side, from the top to the side point into the middle. Make sure both sides are the same length on the bottom of the two folded sides; otherwise, your origami projects may not turn out correctly.
Additional Origami Bases
Make a kite base as the starting point for simple projects. Intermediate to advanced projects may require the kite base, but could also begin with one of these origami bases:
