Origami Paper Angels

The angel and its twin are both wearing a dress, a collar and wings, made from circular pieces of Vivi Gade Design origami paper (the Helsinki series). The head is a wooden bead. A piece of natural hemp from the same series is used for hanging.

Angels made from Vivi Gade Origami Paper

1

Fold the paper circle four times. Each time starting from the center.

Angels made from Vivi Gade Origami Paper

2

Making a total of 16 pleats. Use your fingers to make each score line sharp.

Angels made from Vivi Gade Origami Paper

3

Print the template, which is available as a separate PDF file to this idea. Cut out the collar and the wings and draw them onto the origami paper. Cut out.

Angels made from Vivi Gade Origami Paper

4

Tie a double knot at the end of the piece of natural hemp. Thread it onto a needle and push the needle through the dress, the collar and finally the wooden bead.

Angels made from Vivi Gade Origami Paper

5

Apply a small blob of glue on the back of the dress on two of the raised pleats. Attach the wings.

Angels made from Vivi Gade Origami Paper