Origami Relief with

Zentangle Design

Lesson and Art Courtesy of Carol Millerfrom School Specialty with

Adaptations by Nicole Staunton

Objectives of the Lesson

Students will incorporate repetitive, geometric shapes, patterns and/or symbols, using templates, hand-made stencils and drawing to create an intricately, embellished origami relief design which will reinforce the importance of the elements of art and principles of design in art.

What is Zentangle?

Zentangle® is a contemporary art form that explores the use of pattern, shape and symbols and while in the process, beautiful, intricate designs emerge.

Twist it Up!This Project will add a twist to traditional

Zentangle by adding relief, black paper and color!

Supplies Needed

• Black Card stock 12 x 12 or 8 x 8• Gel Pens• Glue Stick• Mounting paper• Ruler • Shape Templates• Pencil• Reference Packets

See me for all supplies

Where to Begin

1. Start with a square sheet of paper.

2. Fold it in half, then unfold and fold in half the other way.

Origami Folding Portion of Lesson

3. Now fold into a triangle, unfold and fold into a triangle the other way.

Origami Folding Portion of Lesson

4. Your paper should look like this now, once it is unfolded.

Origami Folding Portion of Lesson

5. Now fold your paper in half again. Then fold the folded corner into the diagonal line. Do this on both sides.

This corner is folded to line up with the diagonal line.

Folded edge of paper

This is the diagonal line

Origami Folding Portion of Lesson

6. Once your paper is folded to the diagonal line, pull the corner back to the edge and crease again. Do this on both sides, then repeat steps 5 and 6 to the other side of the paper. It should look like the image to the right when done.

Make a small fold backwards to the edge of the paper. Do this on both sides.

Origami Folding Portion of Lesson

7. Now, do some refolding over the same creases, to ensure the paper goes in the direction you want it to go.

8. Fold it so the center point comes towards you. Also at the same time ensure the edge creases are tucked in. Look at the samples.

Origami Folding Portion of Lesson

9. Slide your fingers across the creases where you want them to get the shape that you want. See my examples and ask for help if you are struggling.

The Finished Origami Portion

This will later be mounted onto a black piece of tag board, which will give make it a relief work of art.

Now flatten it back out and begin your symmetrical designs.

Consider elements, such as line, color and shape.

Consider principles, such as balance, pattern, unity/variety.

• Using the gel pens start designing a radial design in the sections. Really fill each section to create a busy pattern overall. Repeat your designs in each section or every other one. Use the provided templates or create your own. The shapes may or may not touch, may be on the folds or between them, colored or filled with simple patterns or symbols.

Your Designs: Zentangle

It could look like this when you are finished!

Very Last Step!

• To finish, mount on mat board or another sheet of paper. Slitting the fold from the middle of each side up to the will allow that area to either lay flat or be tucked under the relief. Position the relief at the desired height and glue or use double sided tape to secure in place.