How to Do Origami

Instructions Step 1: Take a square paper Take a square piece of paper, fold it over diagonally, and crease the edge, so you have a triangle. Open the paper flat again and cross over the other side diagonally, creasing the edge, so that when you spread the paper square you now have an “X” in …

Instructions Step 1: Fold top right corner, bottom right corner, unfold Fold the top right corner down to the bottom left corner to form a triangle. Then fold the bottom right corner to meet the top left corner to make a smaller triangle. Unfold everything to reveal an X created by the creases. Step 2: …

Instructions Step 1: Cut the paper in half Cut the paper in half horizontally. Then fold one of the halves horizontally, and then fold it horizontally again so you’re left with a long rectangle. Step 2: Fold the skinny rectangle in half Fold the skinny rectangle in half vertically, creasing it and making a short …

Instructions Step 1: Fold one corner and unfold Begin with the white side up. Fold one corner to the opposite corner, making a diagonal crease, and then unfold. TIP: To make a family of baby swans, use a range of smaller sheets of paper. Step 2: Fold both edges to the crease and unfold Fold …

Instructions Step 1: Make a diagonal crease and unfold Start with the paper colored side up. Make a diagonal crease by folding one corner to the opposite corner. Unfold. Step 2: Repeat with the other corners Repeat with the other two opposing corners. You should now have two diagonal creases on the colored side of …

Instructions Step 1: Fold one corner to opposite corner and unfold Start with the paper colored side up. Make a diagonal crease by folding one corner to the opposite corner. Unfold. Step 2: Repeat with other corners Repeat with the two other opposing corners. You should now have two diagonal creases on the colored side …

Instructions Step 1: Position Bird Base Position the Bird Base so that there are separate right and left flaps on the bottom. These flaps will be the tail and neck of the bird. Step 2: Fold flap up and at angle Fold one flap up and out to the side at a 45-degree angle above …

Instructions Step 1: Fold the edges to the opposite sides and unfold With the colored side up, fold one edge to the opposite edge, then unfold. Rotate the paper and do the same with the other two edges. Step 2: Flip the paper over and fold corner to opposite Turn the paper over to the …

Instructions Step 1: Make diagonal creases and unfold With the paper colored side up, make a diagonal crease by folding one corner to the opposite corner. Unfold. Repeat with the two other corners. You should now have two diagonal creases on the colored side of the paper. Step 2: Fold corners to the center and …

Instructions Step 1: Position paper as diamond Position the paper in front of you in a diamond shape with its white side up. Step 2: Fold bottom corner up Fold the bottom corner up to the top corner. Step 3: Fold right corner to left and unfold Fold the right corner over to the left …

Instructions Step 1: Fold corner to opposite corner and unfold Begin with the white side of the paper facing up. Fold one corner to the opposite corner creating a diagonal fold. Unfold. Step 2: Fold edges to center line and unfold Fold one edge to line up on the center diagonal line. Fold an adjacent …

Instructions Step 1: Position the card Position the card in front of you with the lined side facing up, and one of the short sides closest to you. TIP: The stiffer the paper you use, the farther your frog will jump. Step 2: Fold the top corner to the opposite edge & unfold Fold the …

Instructions Step 1: Position Bird Base Position the Bird Base so that there are separate right and left flaps on the bottom. These flaps will be the tail and neck of the bird. Step 2: Fold the right flap to the center edge Narrow the top layer of the right flap by folding its outer …

Instructions Step 1: Place paper sideways Place the paper on the flat surface with the long edges at the top and bottom. TIP: 8 ½” x 11″ printer paper works well, but the cover (or a page) of a magazine works even better—and it’s a great way to recycle. Step 2: Fold long edge to …