How to Make a Hexagon from a Rectangle
Making a hexagon from a square sheet can be tricky, with all the precise folds it requires. Luckily, starting from a rectangle makes things much easier and more beginner-friendly.
The only catch? Rectangular origami paper is a bit rare. Most sheets you’ll find are printer or thin construction paper. But those still work well enough for easy models.
You can also cut a rectangle from a square sheet, but in that case, you can check out our other guide on how to make a hexagon from that instead.
A4 to Hexagon Step-by-Step Instructions
- Difficulty: Easy – Beginner Level 2
- Folding time: Less than 5 minutes
- Dimensions: Starting from an A4 sheet, you’ll get a hexagon with sides of about 12.2 cm (4.8 in) and a diagonal of roughly 24.4 cm (9.6 in).
Step 1
Start with the paper in landscape position. Fold it in half horizontally, then unfold.
Step 2
Fold the bottom left corner up to meet the horizontal crease. Only crease about 1/4 of the way across, just enough to mark the spot.
Step 3
Fold the bottom left corner again, this time aligning it with the crease you just made. The crease should start from the intersection of the left edge and the horizontal centerline.
Step 4
Unfold the flap from Step 3.
Step 5
Fold the paper in half horizontally, from bottom to top.
Step 6
Cut along the crease from Step 3, cutting through both layers.
Step 7
Fold left edge up to meet the top edge. Then unfold.
Step 8
Fold the bottom right edge to meet the crease you just made in Step 7. Then unfold.
Step 9
Fold the top right edge to meet the crease from Step 8. Then unfold.
Step 10
Cut along the crease from Step 9.
Step 11
Unfold everything.
The completed paper hexagon sheet!
Hope this method helps you fold your next snowflake, star, or tessellation with less hassle.
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