How to Make a Chopstick Rest

September 25, 2008

When my cousin and I went for sushi, we were seated at a tiny table with a wobbly leg that left my chopsticks rolling around. That is, until he showed me how to make a rest for my chopsticks out of the wrapper. Now I'm passing along my knowledge of what might just be the world's most functional origami piece. Read on to make your own.

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6 Comments

Gatto999 2 years 44 weeks

=^.^=

Nitachequita 4 years 34 weeks

Like Shoneyjoe, my family and friends have done this forever. Folding then unfolding the corners down first assists in making the indentation in step 5.

jrebeccat 4 years 34 weeks

We've always tied the wrapper into a know to make a rest.

hanako66 4 years 34 weeks

I make mine into a little hat/boat to rest my chopsticks :) as soon as I sit down with my friends/family, everyone hands theirs over so I can make them for everyone!

ilanac13 4 years 34 weeks

it really is a good idea and if i could ever learn how to use chopsticks properly, i would try this one out :)

shoneyjoe 4 years 34 weeks

I've been doing this for years. I got it from my father, and passed it to my girlfriend, who passed it on to their roommates. A good idea is a good idea.