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Craft Project: Chopsticks Wrapper

Wrap your chopsticks in patterned origami paper to add an Asian flair to your oriental-style home party. Origami Chopstick Sleeve

Approximate Time: 5 minutes

Supplies:

  • 1 sheet of origami paper, 7 x 12 inches

Instructions:

  1. Fold the paper in half and then each half again into the center. Origami Chopstick Sleeve Step 1

  2. Unfold and turn the upper left corner down to the center crease. Origami Chopstick Sleeve Step 2

  3. Fold the bottom up into the center, making valley folds, and continue until the object is the width of one fold. Origami Chopstick Sleeve Step 3

  4. Turn over the end, marking the crease when the turned end is level with the visible edge of the turned corner. Origami Chopstick Sleeve Step 4

  5. Fold back the end, turning it at right angles and making a mountain fold. Origami Chopstick Sleeve Step 5

  6. Lift the paper and wrap the tail once around the bottom of the object. Origami Chopstick Sleeve Step 6

  7. Fold the end of the tail into a triangle before turning the end over and tucking it in place. Origami Chopstick Sleeve Step 7 Origami Chopstick Sleeve Step 8

Note: To finish your table setting, put the sharp end of the chopsticks inside the wrapper, with the handles extending out of the wrapper.

By Maricel from Fairfax, VA

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08/11/2011

Huh? I'm like timntan, I need a diagram, please.

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08/10/2011

Sorry. I need a diagram. Otherwise the picture is very pretty!

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