How to Fold an Origami Candle

ByFlorent Fabre

Designer: Nick Robinson

Let’s learn how to fold a simple origami candle, a model designed by Nick Robinson. It’s a quick project that you can complete in just a few minutes and works well when you want to fold something small and decorative.

The finished model has a clean cylindrical body with a pointed flame rising from the center. The contrast between the round candle and the sharp triangular flame gives it a simple but recognizable shape.

Difficulty: Easy – Beginner level 3
Folding time: 5 minutes

Early Access for Origami Friends

Want to fold this model today? It’s available right now for Origami Friends before it’s released to everyone.

Support Origami.me and get instant access, plus the full PDF library, early releases, partner discounts, and an ad-free site.

Unlock early access with Origami Friends

$2/month · cancel anytime

Author Florent Fabre

Immersed in the captivating culture of Japan for over five years, I’ve developed a profound appreciation for its arts, including the delicate practice of origami. Although I consider myself a beginner, my fascination with origami has grown immensely.

Designer & Diagrammer Nick Robinson

Nick Robinson is a British origami artist, author of over 100 books, and former president of the British Origami Society. He’s been teaching paper folding for more than 40 years in schools, galleries, and online. His work focuses on clarity and simplicity, and when he’s not folding, he tours with his bands.