Origami Basics: Hexagon

This video shows how to cut a hexagon (six-sided polygon) from (a) a square, and (b) a rectangle.
More origami: www.happyfolding.com
Japanese subtitles by / @honeypeach1004

[@LadyShanx]

Thank you so much for this video. I have so often been stuck with only a simple piece of paper; no ruler or protractor within reach. Now, I can step outside of the box (square) and into the hexagon. Don't let the "origami purist" comments get you down. This is wonderfull video. Thank you, again.

[@Happyfolding]

@skillphiliac Yes, I have seen designs that start of with e.g. a square, then fold a different polygon, and continue working with that. Sometimes the left-over paper can also be used to add locks or add details to the model.

[@Happyfolding]

@sonichaven Actually, I find it easier to cut a hexagon from a rectangle. I usually get more accurate results. Also, when cutting from a square, the hexagon has a crease in an awkward place. If you use the technique for the rectangle, you only get creases that are often necessary for models in any case. Hence I do clearly prefer the method for the rectangle, and don't think it's simpler to first go to a square. Hope this clarifies.

[@UsernameBarbF]

What a great job you did on this video! Your instructions were so clear and easy to understand! And I loved how you made the black lines seem to appear magically. Thanks for taking the time to make this video for us!

[@desarmenienfrancois5391]

Very clear.

[@y2clay14]

You always make all of your tutorials so easy to understand. Thank you very much for providing us with such high quality tutorials.

[@Happyfolding]

@lamyeenam Definitely! Use the rectangle method demonstrated in this video.

[@Happyfolding]

@skillphiliac The extra paper will add thickness. This may be a problem especially when folding more complex models or with thick paper. Or it changes the feel of the model For example, consider tessellations: often they are most beautiful when back-lighting, and extra layers of paper will change the pattern visible. But if you prefer not cutting the shape, you can always start with a square. The diagrams won't be any different. I personally don't mind cutting the paper to the necessary shape.

[@jg_chibifanart]

Best tutorial for making a hexagon I've seen. Very clear explanation. Excellent!

[@Happyfolding]

Actually, this video is more about stuff that's helpful for origami, rather than it being origami itself. If you want to start with a hexagonal sheet of paper, you first need that hexagon. That's what this video is about. For example, the snowflake by Dennis Walker that I made a video on needs to be folded from a hexagon.

[@infamoustr1ck360]

Nice vid

[@Happyfolding]

@StacieWacie92 The method for a longer rectangle is easier, so try using that method if the square one is too hard.

[@ELECTRONICAMOM]

WOW ! THIS IS THE BEST HEXAGON INSTRUCTIONS ON KZbin !

[@brexdance]

Thank youuuuuuuuuuu...this helped soooo much! I have to make spidrons for a trigonometry project and the base of it is a hexagon. I have to say the rectangle is def. easier to understand but both work great!! :-)

[@Happyfolding]

@XIIxMysticxIIX For a hexagon with a side length of approx 10cm start with a square with a side length of approx 20cm.

[@Happyfolding]

@keshusuper Sure, you can use any paper you like.

[@loolapazoola]

lovely! i wish they'd teach this in school, when students are taught how to construct a hexagon.

[@Happyfolding]

I'm not sure what you mean by a 10x10cm hexagon. If you want to get a hexagon with a height of 10cm, then start with a rectangle that has a height of 10cm (and at least 12cm width). If you want to have a hexagon with a side length of 10cm, start with a rectangle that's about 17cm high (and at least 20cm wide).

[@kopfwietopf]

@AdamsSara I am aware of this comment being relatively old, but I was wondering whether anyone has already considered the possibility of simply "folding" a hexagon? I am completely with you on using various shapes for origami purposes, after all, I simply could crease the desired form and in the following steps hide what I do not need. Cutting or punching basic shapes is only a neater way of starting from scratch.

[@annaescarrega4185]

One more time, great job, keep them coming. Ms. Anna