How to Make Origami Newspaper Plant Pots

If you love gardening but want to be more environmentally conscious or just want a creative way to display your plants, origami newspaper plant pots might be the solution. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to make them.

Materials

Before we start, let's gather the materials we'll need:

Newspaper

Scissors

Ruler

Tape or glue

Optional: brush and varnish to waterproof the pot

Instructions

1. Cut a newspaper sheet into a square. You can make different-sized pots depending on the size of the square. A 20x20cm sheet will make a small pot, while a 30x30cm sheet will make a larger one.

2. Fold the square diagonally, forming a triangle. Crease the fold, then unfold it.

3. Fold the bottom left corner of the triangle up to the top corner, forming a smaller triangle. Crease the fold, then unfold it.

4. Fold the bottom right corner up to the top corner, forming a smaller triangle. Crease the fold, then unfold it.

5. Fold the bottom of the triangle up along the crease made in step 2, forming a smaller triangle with the top point pointing down. Crease the fold, then unfold it.

6. Cut along the creases made in steps 3 and 4. This will create two small triangles on the sides.

7. Bring the bottom of the triangle up to the top, forming a horizontal line. Crease the fold, then unfold it.

8. Take one of the small triangles made in step 6 and fold it up towards the top corner, forming a wall. Crease the fold, then repeat with the other small triangle.

9. Fold the bottom up to create a base for the pot. Crease the fold, then unfold it.

10. Fold the edges of the base up towards the center. Crease the folds, then fold them down, tucking them inside the pot. This will create a sturdy bottom for the pot.

11. Bring the walls of the pot up and secure them with tape or glue. For extra sturdiness, you can apply a layer of varnish or waterproofing solution. Let dry.

Conclusion

There you have it, a simple and eco-friendly way to make your own plant pots! With a little practice, you can make different-sized pots and experiment with different newspaper colors and patterns. Have fun and get creative!