Creating a butterfly out of a gum wrapper is a classic and fun origami-like craft. Here are step-by-step instructions on how to make a butterfly from a gum wrapper:
Materials You’ll Need:
- A clean, empty gum wrapper (the rectangular kind)
- Scissors
Steps:
- Prepare the Wrapper:
- Start with a clean and empty gum wrapper. If it has any gum residue, be sure to clean it off.
- Fold in Half:
- Hold the wrapper horizontally (landscape orientation) with the colored side facing up.
- Fold it in half lengthwise, bringing the top edge down to meet the bottom edge. Crease the fold sharply and unfold.
- Fold in Half Again:
- Now, fold the wrapper in half vertically, bringing the left edge over to meet the right edge. Crease the fold and unfold again.
- Fold the Corners:
- Turn the wrapper so that the colored side is facing down.
- Fold the top left and top right corners down diagonally to meet at the center crease. You’ll have a diamond shape with a triangle at the top.
- Fold the Wings:
- Flip the wrapper over so the colored side is facing up again.
- Fold the left and right edges toward the center crease, aligning them with the central vertical line. This will create the butterfly’s wings.
- Form the Body:
- Fold the bottom portion of the wrapper up towards the center, creating a small rectangle in the middle. This rectangle will be the butterfly’s body.
- Fold the Wings Back:
- Carefully fold the wings back along the existing creases, so they stand upright.
- Shape the Wings:
- To give your butterfly a more realistic appearance, gently curve the top edges of the wings outward. This will make the wings look more like butterfly wings.
- Final Touches:
- Adjust and shape your gum wrapper butterfly as needed. You can slightly bend the wings to give them a more lifelike appearance.
Congratulations! You’ve now created a butterfly from a gum wrapper. These little origami butterflies can be a fun and creative way to reuse gum wrappers, and you can make several to create a colorful display or use them as decorations.
