Do you want to learn how to make a paper boat that floats on water? It is simple, you will be able to play with your children while you bathe them or whilst in the park walking with them.
We’ve done quite a few awesome paper crafts for kids, and each of them is a must make!
These paper boats are SO FUN, and they're so simple to make! All you need is one piece of regular sized printer paper and in 5 minutes you can fold an awesome boat that actually floats in water! This is such a fun kid's craft and a great introduction to origami for kids. Such a fun activity for summer or any time!
Make A Paper Boat! Start with a square piece of paper. We have used origami paper in these illustrations. Fold the paper in half on the diagonal. Unfold the paper, then fold it in half on the other diagonal. The creases will help you line up your next folds. Unfold the paper. Fold each corner into the middle of the paper, where the creases you just made meet. Making a real kayak is hard work, but making this little paper boat is much easier! Just follow the steps in order, and you’ll have your own paper boat.
These paper boats are so much fun to make! With just five minutes and a sheet of regular printer paper, you can fold a cute little origami boat that actually floats on water.
You can play with paper boats in the bath, in the sink, or even outside in a puddle. Or you can keep them dry and play with them on the floor, so they last longer. A blue towel or blanket makes a great ocean!
- Take a piece of A4 paper.
- Start with a square piece of paper.
- Fold the paper in half on the diagonal.
- Unfold the paper, then fold it in half on the other diagonal. The creases will help you line up your next folds.
- Unfold the paper. Fold each corner into the middle of the paper, where the creases you just made meet.
- Starting from the middle, fold back each point until it touches the outer edge of the square.
- FLIP YOUR PAPER OVER! Fold one edge into the center to meet the crease there.
- Fold the other edge into the center to meet the crease as well.
- Fold down the four corners to make small triangles.
- Your paper should look like this after you are done folding down the four corners.
- Fold the corners into the center again, making longer, thinner triangle shapes.
- Once all the corners are folded down again, fold the points on the two sides into the center.
- Holding both sides, gently fold the paper away from you. You will notice a seam opening up in the center of the paper.
- Using your thumbs, gently widen the seam.
- With your thumbs holding the seam open, use your fingers to push the paper towards you from the back. You will be turning your paper inside out!
- Continue to gently press from the back with your fingers while holding the sides steady with your thumbs. Keep gently turning the paper inside out.
- Now, your paper is turned entirely inside out. This is the bottom of your boat.
- Flip the boat over, and use your fingers to gently lift and shape the boat’s “deck” at each end.
- Remember to be gentle when shaping the deck.
- Now your boat is complete!
- Boat is ready for float.
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