Kids of all ages love the art of origami because it’s a fun way to let their creativity out. If you’re looking for different ways to give a twist to your origami project, keep reading! Today we’re creating our own unique finger ring using a single dollar bill. That’s right – we’re making an origami dollar bill ring, a great way to give money for special occasions as a special gift.

Finished result - dollar bill origami ring - on a ring finger. tutorial from kids activities blog — This is the finished dollar bill ring!

Instructions:

Step 1:

Start with your dollar bill face up on a flat surface. Begin by folding back the top white edge, precisely where it connects with the green part of the bill.

Dollar bill origami ring - Step 1 - Fold back the top white edge, right where it joins the green part of the bill. — This craft is ideal for kids of all ages.

Step 2:

Turn the bill over and fold the bottom edge up to meet the top, tucking it under the little flap created in the previous step.

Take a look at this side view to guide you through the tucking process for a seamless fold.

Dollar bill origami ring - Step 2 - Side view provided for guidance. — Ready for the next step?

Step 3:

Fold the bill in half again, but this time, don’t tuck it under the flap.

Step 4:

Turn the bill over, ensuring “The United States of America” is on top. Fold back the white edge to the left of the “1” and then fold back the right side of the “1,” forming a “1 square” on top.

Dollar bill origami ring - Step 4 - Then fold back the white edge to the left of the '1', just at the point where it joins the green part of the bill. — dollar bill origami ring!

Dollar bill origami ring - Step 4 - Fold back the white edge to the left of the '1', just at the point where it joins the green part of the bill. — The dollar bill should look something like this now.

Step 5:

Bend the bill to shape it into a circular form.

Dollar bill origami ring - Step 7 - Curve the bill around like this and keep going until the bill looks like the picture. - tutorial from kids activities blog — Bend the bill into shape – it’s starting to look like a ring!

Step 6:

Fold up the right-hand part of the bill, ensuring it aligns precisely between the “O” and “F” of “OF” in “THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.” Continue curving and folding until the bill resembles the desired ring shape.

Step 7:

Turn the ring over, fold the poking-up bit down through the center, and tuck the little flap underneath. Adjust the shape as needed.

Dollar bill origami ring - Step 9 - Turn the ring over so it looks like this. Then fold the poking up bit down and through the center of the ring. Once you've made the fold, it should look like this. — Fold the bill until you see the magic happening.

Dollar bill origami ring - Step 10 - Finished result — And here’s your finished ring!

Congratulations! You’ve made a unique dollar bill origami ring.

(Optional): For a personal touch, fold over the edge of the ring’s band, creating a more refined and narrow look.

Feel free to experiment to create variations in your dollar bill ring design.

Yield: 1

Dollar Bill Origami Ring

Learn how to make a dollar bill origami ring!

Active Time 15 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

Difficulty easy

Estimated Cost $1

Materials

$1 dollar bill

Instructions

Start with your dollar bill face up on a flat surface. Begin by folding back the top white edge, precisely where it connects with the green part of the bill.
Turn the bill over and fold the bottom edge up to meet the top, tucking it under the little flap created in the previous step.
Fold the bill in half again, but this time, don’t tuck it under the flap.
Turn the bill over, ensuring “The United States of America” is on top. Fold back the white edge to the left of the “1” and then fold back the right side of the “1,” forming a “1 square” on top.
Bend the bill to shape it into a circular form.
Fold up the right-hand part of the bill, ensuring it aligns precisely between the “O” and “F” of “OF” in “THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.” Continue curving and folding until the bill resembles the desired ring shape.
Turn the ring over, fold the poking-up bit down through the center, and tuck the little flap underneath. Adjust the shape as needed.