Origami Chopstick Rest

A chopstick rest is one of those tiny details that quietly elevates a meal, and folding your own from origami makes it feel extra special. This little crane-shaped rest is surprisingly easy — easier than the classic crane you might remember — so it’s a perfect quick make before guests arrive.

All you need is a single small square of paper (around 75 mm works beautifully), a few minutes, and these seven photo steps. Let’s fold a charming crane to cradle your chopsticks.

Today I’ll introduce how to fold a chopstick rest from origami. I’ll explain each fold with photos, so please use it as a reference when you entertain.

## How to Fold a Chopstick Rest with Origami

Hello, everyone.

Today I’d like to show you how to fold a chopstick rest that’s easy to make with origami paper.

The other day I picked up some origami at a 100-yen shop, planning to fold with my (rather mischievous) daughter, and I’ve been practicing ever since.

The more I folded, the more fun it became — I got completely hooked on origami (laughs).

I recently learned that origami can be used for table setting too. Folding a chopstick pouch or chopstick rest from origami paper makes setting the table so much more fun — there’s something special about handmade things.

Today I’d like to share this easy origami chopstick rest. I hope it comes in handy when you have guests over.

Here’s the Finished Chopstick Rest

When finished, you get a crane-shaped chopstick rest like the photo above.

It’s very easy to fold.

It’s actually simpler than folding a regular crane, so even small children can make it without trouble.

This time I chose red origami so it would look red-and-white.

Do give this cute crane chopstick rest a try with your origami paper.

How to Fold the Chopstick Rest

STEP 1.

First, prepare a square sheet of origami paper. A standard sheet cut to one-quarter size is just right for a chopstick rest — the paper I used is 75 mm × 75 mm. Fold this square into a triangle.

STEP 2.