Money Diamond Ring 20 Travel Origami Travel Origami_INT.indd 20 3/27/14 10:38 AM Paper money is one of the most popular things to fold For one thing, it’s fun to work with the shape and texture of a dollar, whether it’s a US dollar, a Canadian dollar, an Australian dollar… (Lots of countries refer to their currency as the Dollar, though the sizes and colors can be different from what you’re used to That’s part of the fun.) The currency of different countries is a fun way to explore origami and get a little lesson in culture and economics on the side Why a diamond ring: In movie scenes, the proposal and the diamond ring feel like the most romantic thing ever If you’re a fan of origami, transforming currency into your own movie moment might not be such a bad idea It would make one great romantic temporary engagement ring, friendship ring or “going together” ring Here’s a way to transform currency into your own happily-ever-after Travel Origami Travel Origami_INT.indd 21 21 3/27/14 10:38 AM Fold top corner down as shown Unfold Fold bottom corner up as shown Unfold Make a fold down the center of the X shape made in steps and Unfold 22 Travel Origami Travel Origami_INT.indd 22 3/27/14 10:38 AM Take the edges at the circles and collapse inward Tuck the arrow flaps under and fold the bottom edge behind Fold the sides in Loop behind and insert the tips of the bottom into the sides of the diamond Travel Origami Travel Origami_INT.indd 23 23 3/27/14 10:38 AM ... together” ring Here’s a way to transform currency into your own happily-ever-after Travel Origami Travel Origami_ INT.indd 21 21 3/27/14 10:38 AM Fold top corner down as shown Unfold Fold bottom... shown Unfold Make a fold down the center of the X shape made in steps and Unfold 22 Travel Origami Travel Origami_ INT.indd 22 3/27/14 10:38 AM Take the edges at the circles and collapse inward Tuck... sides in Loop behind and insert the tips of the bottom into the sides of the diamond Travel Origami Travel Origami_ INT.indd 23 23 3/27/14 10:38 AM