How To Make Simple Origami Pyramids For Passover

Now is the time to learn how to make simple origami pyramids for Passover, as truly this one is a gem, and if you use toile or metallic paper they can even pass as “elegant!” I truly can’t believe that the same origami balloon technique I’ve been using for years to make origami pears, origami apples, origami fruit and even origami string light covers can also be folded as a pyramid! And the pyramid is actually the easiest shape to make, go figure! So friends, get out the paper, the bigger the better I’d say, and get folding. Put them on the seder table, make a long table runner, hang them, use them to hold Pesach placards (through the hole in the top) or tiny baby’s breath branches……So many options and truly simple!

When origami meets toile paper the results are truly lovely, and sometimes unexpected! These pyramids would be fabulous made from marbled paper, and one can use wrapping paper weight for medium sized pyramids, or experiment to see just now large you can go and still maintain structure. I’ll try it and get back to you on that!

Use this very hand diagram and get folding. Try with scrap paper first and then go for the better paper. Blowing up the pyramid is a bit tricky, so you might have to pull the shape out a bit with your hands, and crease the bottom edges so it stands up well.

Happy Passover crafting!