This is how to make a lifebuoy out of a 30x30 cm paper square which is
red or orange on one side and white on the
other.
Step 1: Prefold
in half, then fold both parts in half three times. Unfold
afterwards.
Step 6: Fold
both edges to the centerline.
Step 5: Fold
both corners to the center.
Step 2: Fold
over these two prefolded lines.
Step 4: Prefold
over these two lines.
Step 3: Repeat
steps 1 and 2 in this direction.
Step 10: Fold
these two triangle flaps backwards. And open the model by folding
over the two longer outer lines.
Step 8: Make
zig zag folds over the prefolded lines.
Step 9: Prefold
over these lines, between the diamond shapes.
Step 7: Fold
both edges to the centerline. Then unfold the model completely.
Barbie Beach Lifeguard holding a lifebuoy
Step 16: Glue
both ends together.
Step 15: Repeat
step 14 on these six spots.
Step 12: Fold
over these two lines.
Step 11: Make
an inside reverse fold on the four corners, use the prefolded lines
as guidance. Then close the model again by folding over the two
longer lines in the middle.
Step 14: Fold
the model into an angle on these two spots, make the same folds on
the other side (mirror wise).
Use to prefolded lines and colored pattern as guidance to place the
folds.
Step 13: Prefold
over the two outer lines and fold the model in half afterwards.
Step 17: Fold
the edges inwards over the prefolded line of step 13. Do the same on
the other side of the model.