Every kids' party and sports day deserves a podium moment, and this little origami medal delivers one in about five minutes flat. Fold a square, follow a tidy rhythm of center creases, and suddenly you're holding a real paper award with a spot for a ribbon.

It's the short version of the classic medal fold, which means fewer steps and a quicker win — perfect for making a whole stack in gold, silver, and bronze so nobody goes home without a prize.

Step 1

Place the origami paper with the white side facing up, halve it along the dotted line, and make a crease.

Step 2

Cut it in half along the dotted line and make a crease.

Step 3

Turn it over.

Step 4

Make a crease along the dotted line so that the corners are centered.

Step 5

Turn it over again.

Step 6

Fold it along the dotted line so that the left and right edges match the creases.

Step 7

Fold it along the dotted line so that the top and bottom edges are aligned with the creases.

Step 8

Pinch the inner corner and pull it outward.

Step 9

Pull out the remaining 3 places in the same way.

Step 10

Fold it to open the corners and crush it.

Step 11

Fold the remaining 3 places in the same way.

Step 12

Fold it along the dotted line.

Step 13

Fold it to open the corners and crush it.

Step 14

Fold the other side in the same way.

Step 15

Fold the remaining 6 places in the same way.

Step 16

Once folded corner in the back with a dotted line, medals ( Medal ) is the completion of the.