How to Make a Money Man Using Origami

Last Updated: May 13, 2021

Origami has been around for centuries. First used in Japanese culture for formal decoration, the craft has evolved in to a pastime for children and adults all over the world. In this demonstration, you can learn how to use origami to make a shirt and pants out of dollar bills. There are two main steps to completing this craft; both can be done with little to no previous experience with origami. This mini-money man will surely impress your friends and anyone receiving tips from you!

Method 1

Method 1 of 3:

Making the Shirt

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Fold bill in half lengthwise across the face of the bill, and then unfold with the head facing up.
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With the front of the bill facing down, fold each long edge to the center of the bill.
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At the short left edge, fold the white tips of the bill under the bill.
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Take the two corners that you folded in the previous step and fold each corner toward the center of the bill to form the collar of the shirt.
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Fold the bill into thirds lengthwise, starting at the opposite end of the collar.
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Finish folding the bill into thirds. It should be able to tuck under the collar.
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Unfold the end of the bill. At the 1/3 mark opposite the collar, pull the creases so they are creased the opposite way. This makes the sleeves of the shirt.
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With the sleeves still poking out, refold the bill into thirds.
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Tuck bill under shirt collar and you're done!

Method 2

Method 2 of 3:

Making the Pants

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Fold bill in half lengthwise, so the crease is horizontal across the face of the bill, head of bill facing up.
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With the front of the bill facing down, fold the bill lengthwise with both ends meeting at the center crease.
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Fold the bill again lengthwise, so the face shows on both sides.
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Fold the bill width-wise. Adjust the two ends of the bill to a 45 degree angle to resemble legs.

Method 3

Method 3 of 3:

Bringing it Together

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Just place the shirt on top of the pants and you have a beautiful money man!
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If you're feeling extra fancy, you can top it all off with a coin!