Looking for a great way to add a little something extra to your next dinner party? Why not craft up some fun chopstick cases?!
This is a fast project using a combination of origami and fun with washi tape.
Simply choose paper and washi tape to match your decor / theme / mood and you'll have a special touch that's sure to impress (don't worry, we won't tell them how simple this project really is)!
And so long as no one spills, folds or steals them, these paper sleeves are totally reusable.
Ready? Let's go!
Full pictorial tutorial after the jump!
DIY: Washi Tape Chopstick Cases:
Materials:
- paper - we used regular printer paper
- assorted washi tapes
- bone folder - optional
- scissors / paper cutter / craft knife
How to:
1. Cut your paper to 6.5" x 8.5" (16.5cm x 21.5cm). You may need to adjust the length or width of your paper, depending on the size of your chopsticks.
2. Fold paper in half lengthwise (fold the short side in half - not the long side). Run a bone folder or your fingers along the fold to ensure it's a clean and sharp fold. Unfold.
Note - for all folds, use bone folder or fingers to create crisp folds.
Note - for all folds, use bone folder or fingers to create crisp folds.
3. Fold the bottom edge up to meet the middle crease. Unfold.
4. Fold the top edge down to meet the middle crease. Unfold.
5. Fold the top right corner down to meet the top crease.
6. Fold the bottom right corner up to meet the middle crease.
7. Fold the top quarter down to meet the middle crease.
8. Fold the top down again to meet the next crease.
9. Fold down one more time and your chopstick case should look like the image above.
10. Flip the case over and fold up about 1/4" (0.5cm) of the bottom edge. Crease firmly.
11. Now's the fun part. Grab your favourite combo of washi tapes and go wild! Just make sure to use a piece of tape to secure the bottom fold - that way your chopsticks will be nice and secure in their new case.
If you decide to craft up your own washi tape chopstick cases, we'd love to see! Feel free to post a picture on our Facebook page or tweet us a link. Happy folding!
* Inspired by and adapted from this origami chopstick wrapper tutorial.
5. Fold the top right corner down to meet the top crease.
6. Fold the bottom right corner up to meet the middle crease.
7. Fold the top quarter down to meet the middle crease.
8. Fold the top down again to meet the next crease.
9. Fold down one more time and your chopstick case should look like the image above.
10. Flip the case over and fold up about 1/4" (0.5cm) of the bottom edge. Crease firmly.
11. Now's the fun part. Grab your favourite combo of washi tapes and go wild! Just make sure to use a piece of tape to secure the bottom fold - that way your chopsticks will be nice and secure in their new case.
If you decide to craft up your own washi tape chopstick cases, we'd love to see! Feel free to post a picture on our Facebook page or tweet us a link. Happy folding!
* Inspired by and adapted from this origami chopstick wrapper tutorial.
Being a big sushi fan I love these! Adorable...You could even customize with writing on them or initials etc...it's endless! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteGlad you like them! It's true - once you have the fold down you can really make these out of any paper & customize them in any way you'd like!
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