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Description

A simple origami top with necker and scout badge.

Resources

Paper print out

Instructions

1- Gather everyone together and tell everyone you’re going to make origami Scout uniforms to show what Scouts wear all around the world.

2- You could have some photos of different Scout uniforms from around the world and talk through these. Ask people how they’re similar or different to their own uniform.

3- Make sure everyone has a piece of paper before you get stuck in. Everyone should make a square from their piece of paper. It should be at least 15cm on each side, so it‘s not too tricky to fold. Remind people to choose the right coloured piece of paper for the uniform you want to recreate.

4- Give out copies of the illustrated instructions to show everyone how to fold the uniforms. You could show everyone how to fold their piece of paper to make the uniform. They should remind everyone that they can look at their sheet to help them.

5- Try to hold your paper up as you make each fold. Give everyone time to copy and catch up before you move on to the next step.

6- When people are ready, everyone should decorate their shirts. They could copy a uniform from a different country or section or use their imagination to design their own, such as a futuristic Scout uniform.

7- Remind everyone that they can draw on details, such as badges and scarves if they want to.

8- At the end, put all the paper uniforms together. Does anyone recognise another country’s uniform? Has anyone invented their own uniform? What do you like about each other’s designs?

How to fold
1- Fold the paper in half horizontally and then vertically, then unfold it. There should be a slight cross-shaped crease in the paper.

2- Fold the bottom of the paper up to within one centimetre from the top. Then turn the paper over.

3- Fold the sides of the paper into the middle so they overlap slightly.

4- Fold the top flaps back on each side to make two right-angled triangles (or lapel shapes). The narrowest points should be at the bottom, in the middle of your creation.

5- Fold the strip of unfolded paper at the top down and tuck it behind the right-angled triangles. Then turn your creation over. The right-angled triangles should stick out so they look like sleeves.

6-With scissors, carefully cut down the crease that runs from the centre top to bottom. The cut doesn’t need to be
long – just enough to make a hole that looks like the neckline.

7- Fold the paper either side of the cut down to make a shape that looks like a collar.

Tags

• creative challenge
• International Activity Badge
• origami
• uniforms around the world

Badge Links

• Creative - Craft
• International - Learn