Let’s make a money sailboat! How? Well, all you need is a dollar bill, a flat surface, and a little practice! This money origami boat craft is an exciting variation of a traditional sailboat, making it a fun activity to do anytime, anywhere, without any prep. Yay!
Instructions:
Whether it’s adorning a greeting card or simply delighting a friend with a unique gift, this money origami boat is sure to make waves wherever it goes!
Step 1:
Begin by folding the bill in half lengthwise, creasing it firmly, and then unfold it.
Step 2:
Fold both of the top corners down toward the bottom edge of the bill.
Step 3:
Flip the bill over so that the flaps are facing downward.
Step 4:
Take the right side corner of the bill and fold it diagonally up towards the vertical middle crease, forming a sharp point at the top.
Step 5:
Fold the left corner inward until its tip meets the vertical midline, creating another pointed edge.
Step 6:
Next, fold the left corner back out slightly, leaving a small gap between the two folds.
Step 7:
Fold the same corner up towards the vertical midline again, creating a layered effect.
Step 8:
Fold the bottom corner of the bill upwards, creating the hull of your boat.
Step 9:
Flip the figure over once more, ensuring the folded edges are facing down.
Step 10:
Now, fold the top layer down in half along bottom of the boat, forming the sail of your money origami boat.
Voila – dollar bill origami boat is ready! Wasn’t that so much fun?
Active Time
10 minutes
Total Time
10 minutes
Estimated Cost
$1
Instructions
- Begin by folding the bill in half lengthwise, creasing it firmly, and then unfold it.
- Fold both of the top corners down toward the bottom edge of the bill.
- Flip the bill over so that the flaps are facing downward.
- Take the right side corner of the bill and fold it diagonally up towards the vertical middle crease, forming a sharp point at the top.
- Fold the left corner inward until its tip meets the vertical midline, creating another pointed edge.
- Next, fold the left corner back out slightly, leaving a small gap between the two folds.
- Fold the same corner up towards the vertical midline again, creating a layered effect.
- Fold the bottom corner of the bill upwards, creating the hull of your boat.
- Flip the figure over once more, ensuring the folded edges are facing down.
- Now, fold the top layer down in half along bottom of the boat, forming the sail of your money origami boat.
Voila – dollar bill origami boat is ready! Wasn’t that so much fun?
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