Learning how to make an easy origami tomato is a fun, beginner-friendly paper craft that comes together with just one square sheet of red paper.
No scissors or glue needed! Great for kids, garden-themed decor, or playful handmade accents.
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Looking for a cheerful, easy paper craft?
This origami tomato is a charming little project that’s simple enough for kids to fold, but satisfying for adults too.
Using just one square sheet of red paper, you’ll create a plump tomato shape in just a few minutes—no scissors, glue, or tricky folds required.
It’s a fun choice for classroom activities, summer crafts, or even as a prop in pretend play kitchens.
If you're making paper fruit and vegetables for a display, or want to top a card with something a bit more unique, this origami tomato is a perfect option.
Use it to add a pop of red to a garland, decorate a table for a garden party, or just have fun folding something quick and playful.
And if you don’t have green and red double-sided paper, don’t worry!
You can use a green marker or cut a little leaf topper to add detail once your fold is finished.
Why You'll Love This Pattern
- Fast and beginner-friendly
- Just one sheet of paper, no extra tools required
- Great for kids, classrooms, party decorations, or play kitchens
- A fun addition to fruit and veggie origami collections
- Can be customized with drawn-on details or added leaves
Skill Level
★☆☆☆☆ (Very Easy)
Materials Needed
- square sheet of red origami or craft paper
- Optional: green marker or small green paper for leaves
Instructions
Step 1: Start with the color you want on the outside facing down.
Step 2: Fold the top edge down to meet the bottom edge.
Step 3: Unfold previous step.
Step 4: Fold the left edge to meet the right edge.
Step 5: Unfold previous step.
Step 6: Flip your paper over and arrange it so it sits like a diamond shape as shown.
Step 7: Fold the top point down to meet the bottom point.
Step 8: Unfold previous step.
Step 9: Fold the left point to meet the right point.
Step 10: Unfold previous step.
Step 11: Flip your paper over from left to right (make sure it still sits like a diamond shape).
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Step 12: Hold both the left and right points as shown and gently push in the centre where all the creases meet.
Then bring the corners inward and toward the bottom point. You will find the paper starts to collapse on itself to form a square.
Step 13: Rotate your paper so the open edges are away from you.
Step 14: Fold the top point (top layer only) down slightly, but fold it into the paper instead of on the outside.
Step 15: Flip your paper over and repeat previous step, keeping the sides as symmetrical as possible.
Step 16: Fold the top corners out along the lines shown.
Step 17: Fold the paper in along the lines shown.
Step 18: Flip your paper over from left to right.Decorate your tomato as you like. Completed tomato.
Tips For Success
- Press folds firmly so your tomato holds its shape
- Add a leaf cutout or draw a green stem on top for a realistic finish
Color, Paper Ideas, and Variations
- Classic red: For a classic tomato, red paper with a little green on top works best.
- Green tomato: Try green paper for an unripe version.
- Yellow heirloom tomato: Use yellow or orange paper to mimic heirloom varieties.
- Add a face: Draw a cute smile or surprised expression for a fun touch!
- Mini tomato garland: Fold a few and attach them to string or toothpicks for party decor.
FAQ
Yes, just cut it into a square and color it red if needed.
Absolutely—no scissors or glue are required, so it's safe and simple for supervised crafting.
Definitely! Add paper leaves, draw seeds, or give it a personality with markers.
Yes! Fold several tomatoes and tape them to a string for a garden-themed or harvest-inspired banner.
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