3D Origami Ice Cream

Dive into the sweet world of origami with this fun and colorful 3D origami ice cream project!

Perfect for summer, this delightful craft is sure to bring smiles to everyone who sees it.

It's made with just one sheet of paper and a hint of glue!

Ice cream is a beloved treat enjoyed by people of all ages, and what better way to celebrate its deliciousness than by folding your very own 3D origami ice cream?

This charming project captures the essence of everyone's favorite dessert and allows you to express your creativity through paper crafting.

This origami ice cream can be made in a variety of flavors and styles, making it a versatile decoration for parties, summer events, or even as a playful centerpiece for your home.

Folding this easy origami ice cream cone is a delightful activity that encourages imagination and hands-on creativity.

You can customize your ice cream by using different colors and patterns for the cone and scoops, making each creation unique.

This project is suitable for all skill levels, making it an excellent choice for family crafting sessions or classroom activities.

As you enjoy the process of folding and assembling, you’ll not only create a delightful piece of art but also enjoy a sweet sense of accomplishment.

Change the color of the paper you use to make the ice cream to make different flavors – use brown paper for chocolate, white paper for vanilla, or even green paper for mint!

And the best bit?

It doesn’t melt! So you can enjoy looking at it all year round – no matter what the weather is like!

Why You'll Love This Pattern

• Deliciously Fun: A great way to celebrate summer and ice cream.
• Customizable: Create your favorite flavors with different colors and patterns.
• Great for All Ages: A perfect family-friendly craft project.
• Use as table decor, party decorations, or playful gifts.
• Easy and Enjoyable: Quick to make, providing instant gratification.
• Unlike real ice cream, this paper ice cream won't melt!
• Don't be put off by the number of steps in these instructions! We have broken down the steps to make it easier for you to understand.

Skill Level

★★☆☆☆ (Easy)

Materials Needed

• 1 square sheet of paper – we recommend using 6” x 6” (15cm x 15cm) origami paper.
• Glue

Instructions

Step 1: Start with the color you want your cone to be facing down (in this case the cone will be white and the ice cream will be brown.

Step 2: Fold the top right corner to meet the bottom left corner.

Step 3: Unfold previous step.

Step 4: Fold the top left corner to meet the bottom right corner.

Step 5: Unfold previous step.

Step 6: Flip your paper over.

Step 7: Fold the right edge to meet the left edge.

Step 8: Unfold previous step.

Step 9: Gently push in the sides of the paper which have the crease you made in step 7. The paper should naturally fold in on itself and flatten into a triangle.

Step 10: Fold the bottom right point (top layer only) to meet the top point.

Step 11: Gently open the flap you just made and flatten it, matching it’s point on the crease line of the flap. This will form a small square.

Step 12: Fold the bottom edge of the square to meet the centre of the square.

Step 13: Fold the left edge of the square to meet the centre of the square.

Step 14: Unfold previous 2 steps.

Step 15: Repeat steps 10 to 14 for the left side (top layer only).

Step 16: On the right square: Bring the bottom left point of the square to meet the top right point of the square.

Step 17: Unfold previous step.

Step 18: Fold the bottom left point of the right square to the crease line you made in step 16.

Step 19: Fold the edge of the crease you just made over to the right.

Step 20: Tuck in the left edge of the right square under the flap you just made, following the existing crease lines.

Step 21: Fold the bottom edge of the right square behind the square, following the existing crease lines.

Step 22: On the left square: Bring the bottom right point of the square to meet the top left point.

Step 23: Unfold previous step.

Step 24: Fold the bottom right point of the left square to the crease line you made in step 22.

Step 25: Fold the edge of the crease you just made over to the left.

Step 26: Tuck in the bottom edge of the left square under the flap you just made, following the existing crease lines.

Step 27: Fold the right edge of the left square behind the square, following existing crease lines.

Step 28: Repeat steps 10 to 27 for the other side.

Step 29: Fold the right kite shape behind.

Step 30: Fold the left kite shape behind.

Step 31: Repeat steps 29 and 30 on the other side.

Tips For Success

• Use contrasting colors for the cone and scoops to make your ice cream stand out.
• Sharp creases will help the ice cream maintain its shape.

Color, Paper Ideas, and Variations

Try using pastel colors for a soft look or bright colors for a fun, vibrant ice cream display.

You can also embellish the ice cream with paper sprinkles or a cherry on top.

FAQ

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Helpful Origami Tips

If you're curious to learn more about origami, you might like to look at our basic guides on how to make some common origami folds.

Start with the valley fold and mountain fold—these are the foundation of most origami models.

Once you're comfortable, you might like to try the petal fold for 3D shapes, and explore the bird base and square base for more complex designs.

The water bomb base is also great for creating inflatable or geometric models, like this inflatable origami rabbit.