Origami Animals
Origami Whale: Four Folds From a Kite Base
After the kite base, only three moves remain: fold it in half, raise the tail, and shape the fluke. Change the tail angle and the same model becomes a fish.
Origami Animals
Paper animal tutorials, from the classic crane to simple cats, frogs, and fish.
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Origami Animals
Origami Jumping Frog That Really Jumps
The jump depends on an accordion pleat at the back and on the weight of the paper. This guide explains both, plus the adjustment that makes the frog hop forward and not spin in place.
Origami Animals
Origami Dog and Cat: Two Faces From the Same Folds
The difference between the dog and the cat is the angle of the ears and one fold at the chin. Just a few folds for each, none of them demanding pinpoint precision.
Origami Animals
How to Make an Origami Crane: Complete Step-by-Step Guide
The origami crane calls for two bases and a pair of petal folds, and that is where most people quit. This guide separates each stage and covers the three places the model tends to come out crooked.
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Origami Butterfly: A Quick Model That Makes Great Decor
It comes out of the waterbomb base in a few minutes and looks great in a series. Includes the curved-wing variation, which adds volume, and ways to mount it on a wall without damaging the paper.