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15 models tagged “animal”

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Cute Fox

The origami fox is an adorable and quick paper fold perfect for beginners and kids. With just a few simple folds, you create a charming fox face with pointed ears. Use orange paper for the classic look, or experiment with wild colors.

0 steps·5 min
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Bunny Rabbit

The origami bunny is an adorable and easy paper fold perfect for Easter, spring crafts, or any time you need a cute companion. Kids love this simple model with its floppy ears and round body. Use pastel-colored paper for the sweetest results.

6 steps·7 min
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Puppy Dog

The origami puppy dog is one of the simplest and most rewarding folds for beginners. In just five folds you create an adorable dog face with floppy ears. It is a perfect first project for young children learning paper folding, and a classic design loved worldwide.

5 steps·5 min
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Cat Face

The origami cat face is a simple and charming fold that creates an expressive kitty with pointy ears. Like the fox and dog, this is a face-style origami that takes under five minutes. Pair it with the origami dog for a fun animal collection activity.

5 steps·5 min
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Simple Fish

The origami fish is a cheerful and simple design that captures the shape of a tropical fish with a pointed tail and rounded body. It is a wonderful classroom activity — have kids fold a school of colorful fish and create an ocean mural. Use bright, two-toned paper for the best effect.

6 steps·6 min
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Jumping Frog

The origami jumping frog is a classic action model — press down on its back and it actually leaps into the air! This satisfying fold uses a combination of valley and mountain folds to create spring tension. Kids absolutely love racing them across the table.

34 steps·12 min
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Elephant

The origami elephant is a satisfying intermediate fold that captures the majesty of the world's largest land animal. The model features a distinctive trunk, wide floppy ears, and four sturdy legs. Use grey paper for a realistic look or go wild with bright colors.

8 steps·18 min
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Penguin

The origami penguin is a charming little model that stands up on its own. With black and white paper (or any two-toned sheet), the color contrast creates a natural tuxedo effect. It is a wonderful winter-themed craft and pairs beautifully with the whale and fish for an ocean collection.

30 steps·8 min
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Blue Whale

The origami whale is a graceful fold that captures the gentle giant of the ocean. The model features a rounded body, expressive face area, and a distinctive tail fluke. Use blue or grey paper and display it alongside the fish and penguin for a complete ocean scene.

8 steps·14 min
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Simple Bird

The simple origami bird is a wonderful stepping stone between basic face folds and the traditional crane. This model creates a bird with a body, tail, and head — and if you pull the tail gently, the wings can flap! It teaches the kite base and basic reverse folds.

0 steps·7 min
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Dinosaur

The origami dinosaur is a fun and popular fold that brings prehistoric creatures to life with paper. Follow along with the video tutorial to create your own paper dino. A great project for kids who love dinosaurs.

0 steps·10 min
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Dove

The origami dove is a graceful paper bird that symbolizes peace and love. With its spread wings and elegant silhouette, it makes a beautiful decoration for weddings, memorials, and holiday displays. Follow the video tutorial to fold your own.

0 steps·10 min
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Swan

The origami swan is one of the most elegant paper folds, featuring a long curved neck and a simple body that stands upright. It makes a stunning table decoration for weddings and dinner parties. Follow the video tutorial to create your own.

0 steps·10 min
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Origami Shark

The origami shark is a dramatic and rewarding model that produces a recognizable, three-dimensional fish shape with an open mouth and pointed fins. At 55 steps it is more challenging than most beginner models, but the process is methodical and the finished result is impressive enough to display.

55 steps·30 min
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Origami Turtle

The origami turtle is a satisfying intermediate model with a distinctive shell pattern, rounded head, and four stubby legs. The shell texture comes from a series of pleats that also give the model structural rigidity. Use green paper for a classic turtle look, or experiment with patterned paper to simulate the shell markings.

37 steps·20 min