This Money Sailboat ($ Sailboat) is a variation of a traditional sailboat. It is not hard to make but it does involve a Reverse Fold – a move that is not too hard, but can be tricky if you have never done it before.
The boat can be made flat so you can attach it to a greeting card, or you can stand it upright because it comes with its own stand.
Instructions for Money Sailboat
Step 1:
Start with a crisp dollar bill with the black-side facing up.
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Step 2:
Fold and unfold the dollar bill in half crosswise.
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Step 3:
Fold up the left-side and right-side of the dollar bill so the bottom-edges meet at the center crease made above.
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Step 4:
Unfold |
Step 5:
Perform a Reverse Fold. First, pull open the top layer of the paper.
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 Next, fold the right side of the dollar bill towards the left.
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 Use the existing creases as a guide. Some of the creases will need to switch from mountain fold to valley folds.
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 When the creases are in place, squash down flat.
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Step 6:
Repeat the Reverse Fold on the left side.
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Step 7:
Like turning the pages of a book, turn the top-right layer to the left.
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Step 8:
Fold down the top-left side of the model. |
Step 9:
Repeat on the right side: fold down the top-right side of the model.
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 Turn the model around and work on the back side.
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Step 10:
Fold down the top-right side of the model. This time, make the crease extend to the top-center (green arrow) of the dollar bill.
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Step 11:
Repeat on the right side: fold down the top-right side of the model. This side of the model will be “taller” than the back side. |
Step 12:
Like turning the pages of a book, flip one layer of paper towards the right; and on the back side, flip one layer towards the left.
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Step 13:
Look at the front and back of the $ sailboat, which side do you prefer? Fold back (mountain fold) the bottom of the boat so you get a flat bottom. Connect the green dots behind the model.
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Left: completed Money Sailboat. |
