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Finished flat origami heart with two shaped lobes, a central notch and a pointed base

Origami Heart

Origami · Fold only

Paper: 6 × 6 in square · approximately 15.2 cm
Tools: No cuts or glue · Optional ruler
Illustrated + interactive guide
Preparation + 15 numbered steps

Cross-crease a square, raise two lobes, then fold the small corners behind a flat heart.

Finished flat origami dog face with two floppy ears, a folded chin and optional drawn eyes and nose

Origami Dog Face

Origami · Fold only

Paper: 6 × 6 in square · approximately 15.2 cm
Tools: No cuts or glue · Optional pencil or pen and ruler
Illustrated + interactive guide
Preparation + 7 numbered steps

Fold a triangle, lower two floppy ears and shorten the chin, then draw an optional face.

Finished rectangular origami envelope with folded sides and a triangular closing flap tucked under the lower band

Origami Envelope

Origami · Fold only

Paper: 8 × 8 in square · 20.32 cm
Tools: No cuts, tape or glue
Illustrated + interactive guide
Preparation + 16 numbered steps

Double the lower edge, fold the sides, then tuck a triangular lid under the lower band to close a note envelope.

Flat folded cat face with two upright ears, shaped cheeks and optional drawn eyes, nose and whiskers

Origami Cat Face

Origami · Fold only

Paper: 6 × 6 in square · approximately 15.2 cm
Tools: Optional ruler and pen · No cuts or glue
Illustrated + interactive guide
Preparation + 13 numbered steps

Raise two pointed ears, shape the forehead and cheeks, then add optional drawn features.

Small rectangular-paper hat with a triangular crown, two folded brims and a shallow opening

Paper Hat

Origami · Fold only

Paper: US Letter · 8.5 × 11 in portrait
Tools: No cuts or glue · Optional ruler
Illustrated + interactive guide
Preparation + 10 numbered steps

Fold a triangular crown and two brims, then gently open a small practice hat. Letter paper is not a promised wearable size.

Folded paper cup with overlapping corner flaps, a narrow joined base and a shallow open mouth

Paper Cup

Origami · Fold only

Paper: 6 × 6 in square · approximately 15.2 cm
Tools: Ruler and pencil for a guide point · No cuts or glue
Illustrated + interactive guide
Preparation + 8 numbered steps

Cross two corners, fold the top flaps onto opposite sides and open a shallow pocket for small dry items.

Simple rectangular-paper frog with two front flaps and a folded zigzag spring beneath its body

Origami Jumping Frog

Origami · Fold only

Paper: US Letter · 8.5 × 11 in portrait
Tools: No cuts or glue · Optional pen for eyes
Illustrated + interactive guide
Preparation + 18 numbered steps

Collapse a triangular top, raise two front flaps and make a folded rear spring. Jumping has not been physically tested here.

Flat tulip-style flower head with three pointed petals, two notches and a pointed bottom; no stem

Flat Origami Tulip Flower

Origami · Fold only

Paper: 6 × 6 in square · 15.24 cm
Tools: No cuts or glue · Optional ruler and pencil
Illustrated + interactive guide
Preparation + 5 numbered steps

Raise two double-layer petals around a central point to finish a flat tulip-style flower head, without a stem.

Diamond-shaped folded fox face with center-meeting ears, a pointed lower snout and optional drawn eyes and nose

Origami Fox Face

Origami · Fold only

Paper: 6 × 6 in square · 15.24 cm
Tools: No cuts or glue · Optional pen
Illustrated + interactive guide
Preparation + 8 numbered steps

Fold the whole apex down, raise two center-meeting ears and turn over a flat pointed fox face.

Flat folded paper whale with a broad truncated head at right and one raised pointed tail at left

Easy Origami Whale

Origami · Fold only

Paper: 6 × 6 in square · 15.24 cm
Tools: No cuts or glue · Ruler and pencil landmarks
Illustrated + interactive guide
Preparation + 8 numbered steps

Fold a kite base, shorten the head and raise the whole pointed tail with a simple upfold.

Flat paper cicada with two separated pointed wings and two staggered triangular head flaps

Traditional Origami Cicada

Origami · Fold only

Paper: 6 × 6 in square · 15.24 cm
Tools: No cuts or glue · Ruler and pencil landmarks
Illustrated + interactive guide
Preparation + 9 numbered steps

Fold two long wings, lower the head layers one at a time and close the sides behind.

Flat diamond-shaped paper rabbit face with two long narrow ears and optional drawn eyes and nose

Origami Rabbit Face

Origami · Fold only

Paper: 6 × 6 in square · 15.24 cm
Tools: Ruler and pencil for band landmark · Optional pen · No cuts or glue
Illustrated + interactive guide
Preparation + 8 numbered steps

Raise a narrow band and two long ears, then turn over a complete diamond-shaped rabbit face.

Flat folded paper fish with a pointed left head, upper and lower fins and a small pleated tail on the right

Easy Origami Fish

Origami · Fold only

Paper: 6 × 6 in square · 15.24 cm
Tools: No cuts or glue · Ruler and pencil landmarks
Illustrated + interactive guide
Preparation + 8 numbered steps

Fold separate fins, a pleated tail and a pointed head.

Flat folded paper penguin with a broad belly, downward triangular beak, short flat crown and two pointed flippers

Easy Origami Penguin

Origami · Fold only

Paper: 6 × 6 in square · 15.24 cm
Tools: No cuts or glue · Ruler landmarks · Optional pen
Illustrated + interactive guide
Preparation + 13 numbered steps

A flat penguin with a folded belly, small beak and two outward flippers.

Folded paper butterfly with two pointed wing pairs and a narrow central body

Easy Origami Butterfly

Origami · Fold only

Paper: 6 × 6 in square · 15.24 cm
Tools: No cuts or glue · Ruler and pencil landmarks
Illustrated + interactive guide
Preparation + 13 numbered steps

Close a triangle base, shape two wing pairs and fold a narrow body.

Flat folded sailboat with two matching triangular sails above a straight-bottomed trapezoid hull

Flat Origami Sailboat

Origami · Fold only

Paper: 6 × 6 in square · 15.24 cm
Tools: No cuts, glue or tools
Illustrated + interactive guide
Preparation + 8 numbered steps

Fold a doubled triangle into two matching sails and a straight-bottomed hull for a flat sailboat picture.

Flat triangular folded fir tree above a small straight-bottomed trapezoid planter

Flat Origami Christmas Tree

Origami · Fold only

Paper: 6 × 6 in square · 15.24 cm
Tools: No cuts or glue · Ruler and pencil landmark
Illustrated + interactive guide
Preparation + 10 numbered steps

Fold a flat triangular fir tree and a small trapezoid planter from one square.

Traditional folded paper swan with an upright long neck and short pointed beak

Traditional Origami Swan

Origami · Fold only

Paper: 6 × 6 in square · 15.24 cm
Tools: No cuts or glue · Ruler and pencil landmark
Illustrated + interactive guide
Preparation + 13 numbered steps

Fold a traditional swan with a raised neck and pointed beak from one square.

Open square Masu box folded from one sheet, with four walls and a flat floor

Origami Masu Box

Origami · Fold only

Paper: 6 × 6 in square · 15.24 cm
Tools: No cuts or glue
Illustrated + interactive guide
Preparation + 25 numbered steps

Make a traditional open square box with four walls and wrapped end flaps. No lid.

Flat paper pumpkin with rounded sides, a narrow central panel and a small triangular stalk

Easy Flat Origami Pumpkin

Origami · Fold only

Paper: 6 × 6 in square · 15.24 cm
Tools: Ruler and pencil · optional pen
Illustrated + interactive guide
Preparation + 24 numbered steps

Fold a traditional flat pumpkin with a narrow center panel, rounded sides and a small stalk.

Separate-sheet folded stem with a tall upright point and a shorter leaf joined at the base

Origami Flower Stem and Leaf

Origami · Fold only

Paper: 6 × 6 in square · 15.24 cm
Tools: Another square for the flower head · No cuts or glue for the stem
Illustrated + interactive guide
Preparation + 12 numbered steps

Fold a long stem and pointed leaf, then place them beside a separate flower head for a flat display.

Flat Origami Witch Hat: a pointed crown above a broad reverse-side brim

Flat Origami Witch Hat

Origami · Fold only

Paper: 6 × 6 in square · 15.24 cm
Tools: Ruler and pencil · Optional pen · No cuts or glue
Illustrated + interactive guide
Preparation + 9 numbered steps

A pointed crown above a broad reverse-side brim.

Flat Origami Egg: shape a kite into a small egg decoration

Flat Origami Egg

Origami · Fold only

Paper: 6 × 6 in square · 15.24 cm
Tools: Ruler and pencil · Optional pen · No cuts or glue
Illustrated + interactive guide
Preparation + 11 numbered steps

Shape a kite into a small egg decoration.

Origami Ladybug: two folded wing covers and a small raised head

Origami Ladybug

Origami · Fold only

Paper: 6 × 6 in square · 15.24 cm
Tools: Ruler and pencil · Optional pen · No cuts or glue
Illustrated + interactive guide
Preparation + 11 numbered steps

Two folded wing covers and a small raised head.

Origami Cross Shield: an exposed paper-color cross inside a folded shield

Origami Cross Shield

Origami · Fold only

Paper: 6 × 6 in square · 15.24 cm
Tools: Ruler and pencil · Optional pen · No cuts or glue
Illustrated + interactive guide
Preparation + 12 numbered steps

An exposed paper-color cross inside a folded shield.

Flat Origami Samurai Helmet: a horned helmet decoration with a folded brim

Flat Origami Samurai Helmet

Origami · Fold only

Paper: 6 × 6 in square · 15.24 cm
Tools: Ruler and pencil · Optional pen · No cuts or glue
Illustrated + interactive guide
Preparation + 12 numbered steps

A horned helmet decoration with a folded brim.

Origami Mount Fuji: a snow-capped paper mountain with a folded rear support

Origami Mount Fuji

Origami · Fold only

Paper: 6 × 6 in square · 15.24 cm
Tools: Ruler and pencil · No cuts or glue
Illustrated + interactive guide
Preparation + 8 numbered steps

Fold a snow-color hem, two mountain slopes and a rear support from one square.

Flat Origami Car: two triangular wheels below a folded body and sloping windshield

Flat Origami Car

Origami · Fold only

Paper: 6 × 6 in square · 15.24 cm
Tools: Ruler and pencil · Optional pen · No cuts or glue
Illustrated + interactive guide
Preparation + 11 numbered steps

Fold two triangular wheels, a body strip and a sloping windshield for a flat car picture.

Flat Origami House: a broad roof over a narrow folded house front

Flat Origami House

Origami · Fold only

Paper: 6 × 6 in square · 15.24 cm
Tools: Optional pen · No cuts or glue
Illustrated + interactive guide
Preparation + 12 numbered steps

Squash two connected roof pockets above a narrow folded house front.

Origami Upright Piano: an upright paper piano with side supports and a projecting keyboard

Origami Upright Piano

Origami · Fold only

Paper: 6 × 6 in square · 15.24 cm
Tools: Optional pen for keys · No cuts or glue
Illustrated + interactive guide
Preparation + 14 numbered steps

Open an organ base, raise side supports and lower a projecting keyboard.

Accordion Paper Book: a four-panel, eight-page folded book for pictures or a short story

Accordion Paper Book

Origami · Fold only

Paper: 12 × 4.5 in rectangle · 30.48 × 11.43 cm
Tools: Prepared strip · Optional drawing tools
Illustrated + interactive guide
Preparation + 6 numbered steps

Fold four connected panels into an eight-page accordion book for pictures or stories.

Flat Paper Tent: a triangular campsite picture with two folded entrance flaps

Flat Paper Tent

Origami · Fold only

Paper: 6 × 6 in square · 15.24 cm
Tools: Optional ruler and pen · No cuts or glue
Illustrated + interactive guide
Preparation + 7 numbered steps

Make a flat triangular tent picture with two doubled entrance flaps.

Origami Pencil Decoration: a slim paper pencil with a folded point and contrasting tip

Origami Pencil Decoration

Origami · Fold only

Paper: 1.5 × 6 in strip · 3.81 × 15.24 cm
Tools: Prepared strip · Ruler for preparation
Illustrated + interactive guide
Preparation + 10 numbered steps

Fold a slim decorative pencil with a contrasting sharpened tip. It cannot write.

Flat Origami Ice Cream Cone: a pointed cone beneath three folded soft-serve ridges

Flat Origami Ice Cream Cone

Origami · Fold only

Paper: 6 × 6 in square · 15.24 cm
Tools: Ruler and pencil · No cuts or glue
Illustrated + interactive guide
Preparation + 19 numbered steps

Make a flat pointed cone and three graduated soft-serve pleats from one square.

Easy Flat Origami Ghost: A broad head, two side flaps and a crooked floating tail

Easy Flat Origami Ghost

Origami · Fold only

Paper: 6 × 6 in square · 15.24 cm
Tools: Ruler and pencil · Optional pen · No cuts or glue
Illustrated + interactive guide
Preparation + 12 numbered steps

Fold a flat ghost with a broad head, two side points and one crooked tail; add an optional ink face.

Flat Origami Bat: Two broad pointed wings around a small folded face

Flat Origami Bat

Origami · Fold only

Paper: 6 × 6 in square · 15.24 cm
Tools: Ruler and pencil · Optional pen · No cuts or glue
Illustrated + interactive guide
Preparation + 12 numbered steps

Fold two broad pointed wings and a small central face for a flat Halloween display. Not a paper airplane.

Origami Panda Face: corner ears and a triangular nose on a broad flat face

Origami Panda Face

Origami · Fold only

Paper: 6 × 6 in square · 15.24 cm
Tools: Ruler and pencil · Optional black pen · No cuts or glue
Illustrated + interactive guide
Preparation + 12 numbered steps

Fold inset corner ears, backward side strips and a front triangular nose; draw optional panda eye patches.

Origami Elephant Face: wide folded ears and a long pleated trunk from one square

Origami Elephant Face

Origami · Fold only

Paper: 6 × 6 in square · 15.24 cm
Tools: Ruler and pencil · Optional pen · No cuts or glue
Illustrated + interactive guide
Preparation + 15 numbered steps

Fold wide outward ears and a two-hinge trunk pleat, then turn over a flat elephant face.

Origami Mouse Face: a sideways pointed muzzle with one raised ear and a flat chin

Origami Mouse Face

Origami · Fold only

Paper: 6 × 6 in square · 15.24 cm
Tools: Ruler and pencil · Optional pen · No cuts or glue
Illustrated + interactive guide
Preparation + 7 numbered steps

An offset side flap returns into one raised ear above a flat chin and a sideways pointed muzzle.

Origami Acorn: a doubled cap above a pointed autumn nut

Origami Acorn

Origami · Fold only

Paper: 6 × 6 in square · 15.24 cm
Tools: Ruler and pencil · Optional pen · No cuts or glue
Illustrated + interactive guide
Preparation + 11 numbered steps

Fold a doubled contrasting cap, narrow the nut behind and round the cap corners.

Origami Angelfish: A tall triangular fish with two crossing tail flaps

Origami Angelfish

Origami · Fold only

Paper: 6 × 6 in square · 15.24 cm
Tools: Ruler and pencil · Optional pen · No cuts or glue
Illustrated + interactive guide
Preparation + 11 numbered steps

Collapse a triangle base and fold two attached front corner packets into a forked tail behind a tall fish body.

Flat Origami Rhinoceros Beetle: a compact pleated body and a long single hooked horn

Flat Origami Rhinoceros Beetle

Origami · Fold only

Paper: 6 × 6 in square · 15.24 cm
Tools: Ruler and pencil · Optional pen · No cuts or glue
Illustrated + interactive guide
Preparation + 16 numbered steps

A reverse-side kite and transverse pleat form a compact body with one long hooked horn; flat insect profile.

Flat Origami Christmas Bell: a tapered bell with a folded rim and contrasting clapper

Flat Origami Christmas Bell

Origami · Fold only

Paper: 6 × 6 in square · 15.24 cm
Tools: Ruler and pencil · No cuts or glue
Illustrated + interactive guide
Preparation + 21 numbered steps

Fold a tapered holiday bell with a returned rim, small crown tab and contrasting clapper.

Flat Origami Candle: a folded candle body with an exposed triangular flame

Flat Origami Candle

Origami · Fold only

Paper: 6 × 6 in square · 15.24 cm
Tools: Ruler and pencil · No cuts or glue
Illustrated + interactive guide
Preparation + 10 numbered steps

Raise a broad candle body over three center-meeting corners, leaving the original top point exposed as a flame.

Flat Origami Pudding: a two-tone dessert with a folded band and sloping sides

Flat Origami Pudding

Origami · Fold only

Paper: 6 × 6 in square · 15.24 cm
Tools: Ruler and pencil · No cuts or glue
Illustrated + interactive guide
Preparation + 7 numbered steps

Turn up a broad contrasting band and fold both side packets behind a flat pudding picture.

Flat Origami Sweet Corn: A tall cob framed by two folded-back husks

Flat Origami Sweet Corn

Origami · Fold only

Paper: 6 × 6 in square · 15.24 cm
Tools: Ruler and pencil · Optional pen · No cuts or glue
Illustrated + interactive guide
Preparation + 13 numbered steps

Fold a flat corn cob framed by two attached husks and add optional drawn kernel lines.

Origami Dove — Pigeon Fold: A short-beaked bird with two raised wings and a triangular tail

Origami Dove — Pigeon Fold

Origami · Fold only

Paper: 6 × 6 in square · 15.24 cm
Tools: Ruler and pencil · No cuts or glue
Illustrated + interactive guide
Preparation + 12 numbered steps

Fold a pigeon-style dove with separate raised wings, a triangular tail and an inside-reversed short beak.

Origami Sea Gull: long banded wings and a small pleated head

Origami Sea Gull

Origami · Fold only

Paper: 6 × 6 in square · 15.24 cm
Tools: Ruler and pencil · Optional pen · No cuts or glue
Illustrated + interactive guide
Preparation + 15 numbered steps

Make long banded wings, a pleated head and a narrow body, then spread both wings.

Origami Carrot: a long tapered root with a short folded stalk

Origami Carrot

Origami · Fold only

Paper: 6 × 6 in square · 15.24 cm
Tools: Ruler and pencil · No cuts or glue
Illustrated + interactive guide
Preparation + 14 numbered steps

Fold a double-narrowed kite into a long pointed root with a short pleated stalk.

Flat Origami Rocket: a pointed nose above a straight body and two folded side fins

Flat Origami Rocket

Origami · Fold only

Paper: 6 × 6 in square · 15.24 cm
Tools: Ruler and pencil · No cuts or glue
Illustrated + interactive guide
Preparation + 13 numbered steps

Fold a flat display rocket with a contrasting nose, straight body and two genuine folded fins. Not a paper airplane.

Flat Origami Christmas Stocking: a folded cuff, tall leg and rounded toe with a sloping heel

Flat Origami Christmas Stocking

Origami · Fold only

Paper: 6 × 6 in square · 15.24 cm
Tools: Ruler and pencil · No cuts or glue
Illustrated + interactive guide
Preparation + 11 numbered steps

A cuff and folded strip become a flat stocking with a sloping heel and rounded toe; no pocket opening.

Easy Origami Turtle Profile: a folded shell and raised head from one uncut square

Easy Origami Turtle Profile

Origami · Fold only

Paper: 6 × 6 in square · 15.24 cm
Tools: Ruler and pencil · Optional pen · No cuts or glue
Illustrated + interactive guide
Preparation + 11 numbered steps

Fold an offset shell and an outside-reversed head to make a flat turtle seen from the side.

Origami Bear Face: crossed side folds, short returned ears and a folded muzzle

Origami Bear Face

Origami · Fold only

Paper: 6 × 6 in square · 15.24 cm
Tools: Ruler and pencil · Optional pen · No cuts or glue
Illustrated + interactive guide
Preparation + 14 numbered steps

Crossed side folds, short returned ears and a folded muzzle.

Origami Pig Face: a folded diamond snout below two turned-down ears

Origami Pig Face

Origami · Fold only

Paper: 6 × 6 in square · 15.24 cm
Tools: Ruler and pencil · Optional pen · No cuts or glue
Illustrated + interactive guide
Preparation + 11 numbered steps

A folded diamond snout below two turned-down ears.

Origami Koala Face: a diamond base opens into wide ears and a short muzzle

Origami Koala Face

Origami · Fold only

Paper: 6 × 6 in square · 15.24 cm
Tools: Ruler and pencil · Optional pen · No cuts or glue
Illustrated + interactive guide
Preparation + 13 numbered steps

A diamond base opens into wide ears and a short muzzle.

Origami Horse Face: a long tapered face folds sideways around an upright ear

Origami Horse Face

Origami · Fold only

Paper: 6 × 6 in square · 15.24 cm
Tools: Ruler and pencil · Optional pen · No cuts or glue
Illustrated + interactive guide
Preparation + 15 numbered steps

A long tapered face folds sideways around an upright ear.

Flat Origami Apple: fold a broad apple body and a small integral stalk

Flat Origami Apple

Origami · Fold only

Paper: 6 × 6 in square · 15.24 cm
Tools: Ruler and pencil · Optional pen · No cuts or glue
Illustrated + interactive guide
Preparation + 12 numbered steps

Fold a broad apple body and a small integral stalk.

Origami Mikan Mandarin: four corner folds form a mandarin with a projecting top

Origami Mikan Mandarin

Origami · Fold only

Paper: 6 × 6 in square · 15.24 cm
Tools: Ruler and pencil · Optional pen · No cuts or glue
Illustrated + interactive guide
Preparation + 9 numbered steps

Four corner folds form a mandarin with a projecting top.

Origami Watermelon Slice: a broad fruit slice framed by a folded paper rind

Origami Watermelon Slice

Origami · Fold only

Paper: 6 × 6 in square · 15.24 cm
Tools: Ruler and pencil · Optional pen · No cuts or glue
Illustrated + interactive guide
Preparation + 15 numbered steps

A broad fruit slice framed by a folded paper rind.

Origami Bamboo Shoot: three diagonal pleats form a layered bamboo shoot

Origami Bamboo Shoot

Origami · Fold only

Paper: 6 × 6 in square · 15.24 cm
Tools: Ruler and pencil · Optional pen · No cuts or glue
Illustrated + interactive guide
Preparation + 19 numbered steps

Three diagonal pleats form a layered bamboo shoot.

Origami Diamond Coaster: four folded borders surround a diamond-shaped paper mat

Origami Diamond Coaster

Origami · Fold only

Paper: 6 × 6 in square · 15.24 cm
Tools: Ruler and pencil · No cuts
Illustrated + interactive guide
Preparation + 12 numbered steps

Four folded borders surround a diamond-shaped paper mat.

Origami Chopstick Sleeve: a narrow folded sleeve with an open top and a closed bottom

Origami Chopstick Sleeve

Origami · Fold only

Paper: 6 × 6 in square · 15.24 cm
Tools: Ruler and pencil · No cuts
Illustrated + interactive guide
Preparation + 7 numbered steps

A narrow folded sleeve with an open top and a closed bottom.

Flat Origami Photo Holder: fold top and bottom retaining edges around a small photo

Flat Origami Photo Holder

Origami · Fold only

Paper: 6 × 6 in square · 15.24 cm
Tools: Ruler and pencil · No cuts
Illustrated + interactive guide
Preparation + 13 numbered steps

Fold top and bottom retaining edges around a small photo.

Paper Card Folder: a folded card-size packet with a reinforced lower edge

Paper Card Folder

Origami · Fold only

Paper: 6 × 6 in square · 15.24 cm
Tools: Ruler and pencil · No cuts · Optional removable tape
Illustrated + interactive guide
Preparation + 9 numbered steps

A folded card-size packet with a reinforced lower edge.

Flat Origami Crab: Two raised claws above a broad body and folded legs

Flat Origami Crab

Origami · Fold only

Paper: 6 × 6 in square · 15.24 cm
Tools: Ruler and pencil · Optional pen · No cuts or glue
Illustrated + interactive guide
Preparation + 15 numbered steps

Two raised claws above a broad body and folded legs.

Flat Origami Sea Otter: A floating otter with a raised head, paws and tail

Flat Origami Sea Otter

Origami · Fold only

Paper: 6 × 6 in square · 15.24 cm
Tools: Ruler and pencil · Optional pen · No cuts or glue
Illustrated + interactive guide
Preparation + 13 numbered steps

A floating otter with a raised head, paws and tail.

Flat Origami Octopus: A broad head above a flared, uncut arm panel

Flat Origami Octopus

Origami · Fold only

Paper: 6 × 6 in square · 15.24 cm
Tools: Ruler and pencil · Optional pen · No cuts or glue
Illustrated + interactive guide
Preparation + 11 numbered steps

A broad head above a flared, uncut arm panel.

Flat Origami Garden Eel: A narrow folded body with a bent, blunt head

Flat Origami Garden Eel

Origami · Fold only

Paper: 6 × 6 in square · 15.24 cm
Tools: Ruler and pencil · Optional pen · No cuts or glue
Illustrated + interactive guide
Preparation + 14 numbered steps

A narrow folded body with a bent, blunt head.

Origami Necktie: a tapered tie with a folded pleat forming its knot

Origami Necktie

Origami · Fold only

Paper: 6 × 6 in square · 15.24 cm
Tools: Ruler and pencil · No cuts or glue
Illustrated + interactive guide
Preparation + 12 numbered steps

A tapered tie with a folded pleat forming its knot.

Origami Short-sleeved Dress: a flared dress with two sleeves and a folded neckline

Origami Short-sleeved Dress

Origami · Fold only

Paper: 6 × 6 in square · 15.24 cm
Tools: Ruler and pencil · No cuts or glue
Illustrated + interactive guide
Preparation + 11 numbered steps

A flared dress with two sleeves and a folded neckline.

Origami Shorts: two separated trouser legs with folded cuffs and waistband

Origami Shorts

Origami · Fold only

Paper: 6 × 6 in square · 15.24 cm
Tools: Ruler and pencil · No cuts or glue
Illustrated + interactive guide
Preparation + 13 numbered steps

Two separated trouser legs with folded cuffs and waistband.

Origami Flared Skirt: a broad flared skirt with two folded side panels

Origami Flared Skirt

Origami · Fold only

Paper: 6 × 6 in square · 15.24 cm
Tools: Ruler and pencil · No cuts or glue
Illustrated + interactive guide
Preparation + 11 numbered steps

A broad flared skirt with two folded side panels.

Origami Mushroom: a broad folded cap above a tapered stem

Origami Mushroom

Origami · Fold only

Paper: 6 × 6 in square · 15.24 cm
Tools: Ruler and pencil · Optional pen · No cuts or glue
Illustrated + interactive guide
Preparation + 14 numbered steps

Fold a broad beveled cap above a tapered stem with visible backward shaping folds.

Origami Santa Face: a pointed cap, narrow brim and broad folded beard

Origami Santa Face

Origami · Fold only

Paper: 6 × 6 in square · 15.24 cm
Tools: Ruler and pencil · Optional pen · No cuts or glue
Illustrated + interactive guide
Preparation + 10 numbered steps

Fold a pointed cap with a narrow brim, a rear face pleat and beveled beard corners.

Origami Sitting Puppy: a full seated puppy with a body, long muzzle and folded ear

Origami Sitting Puppy

Origami · Fold only

Paper: 6 × 6 in square · 15.24 cm
Tools: Ruler and pencil · Optional pen · No cuts or glue
Illustrated + interactive guide
Preparation + 5 numbered steps

Fold a full seated puppy with a level-bottomed body, sloping muzzle and single front-layer ear.

Origami Banana Bunch: three connected pointed bananas below a small folded stalk

Origami Banana Bunch

Origami · Fold only

Paper: 6 × 6 in square · 15.24 cm
Tools: Ruler and pencil · No cuts or glue
Illustrated + interactive guide
Preparation + 8 numbered steps

One lifted front flap and two separate side-packet folds form three connected bananas below a small stalk.

Two-Sheet Origami Cat: A complete flat cat with pointed ears, folded muzzle, body and raised tail

Two-Sheet Origami Cat

Origami · Fold only

Paper: 6 in body + 4.5 in head squares · 15.24 + 11.43 cm
Tools: Two separate squares · Ruler and pencil · Optional pen · No cuts or glue
Illustrated + interactive guide
Preparation + 24 numbered steps

Fold a separate smaller head and kite-base body with a raised tail, then arrange a complete flat cat.

Flat Origami Bear: A complete bear profile with a short muzzle, broad body and folded feet

Flat Origami Bear

Origami · Fold only

Paper: 6 × 6 in square · 15.24 cm
Tools: Ruler and pencil · Optional pen · No cuts or glue
Illustrated + interactive guide
Preparation + 13 numbered steps

Fold a complete bear profile with a short muzzle, broad body and projecting foot flaps.

Origami Lion Face: a folded inner face framed by a contrasting pointed mane

Origami Lion Face

Origami · Fold only

Paper: 6 × 6 in square · 15.24 cm
Tools: Ruler and pencil · Optional pen · No cuts or glue
Illustrated + interactive guide
Preparation + 9 numbered steps

Fold a short inner face, contrasting side borders and a broad pointed paper mane.

Flat Origami Owl: A broad owl body with pale eye patches and a folded beak

Flat Origami Owl

Origami · Fold only

Paper: 6 × 6 in square · 15.24 cm
Tools: Ruler and pencil · Optional pen · No cuts or glue
Illustrated + interactive guide
Preparation + 10 numbered steps

Fold a complete flat owl with two pale eye patches, a separate beak and optional pen eyes and wing marks.

Flat Origami Rice Ball: a triangular rice shape above a folded contrasting nori band

Flat Origami Rice Ball

Origami · Fold only

Paper: 6 × 6 in square · 15.24 cm
Tools: Ruler and pencil · No cuts or glue
Illustrated + interactive guide
Preparation + 11 numbered steps

Fold a triangular rice-ball picture with an actual contrasting paper nori band, short flat cap and beveled base.

Flat Origami Pear: a broad pear body with a narrow folded neck

Flat Origami Pear

Origami · Fold only

Paper: 6 × 6 in square · 15.24 cm
Tools: Ruler and pencil · Optional pen · No cuts or glue
Illustrated + interactive guide
Preparation + 12 numbered steps

Fold a broad tapered pear body with a real upper-point neck pleat and beveled lower corners.

Full-Body Origami Rabbit — No-Cut Version: a complete folded torso, small tail and upright uncut head

Full-Body Origami Rabbit — No-Cut Version

Origami · Fold only

Paper: 6 × 6 in square · 15.24 cm
Tools: Ruler and pencil · Optional pen · No cuts or glue
Illustrated + interactive guide
Preparation + 13 numbered steps

Fold a complete rabbit body with a pleated tail and upright uncut head/ear section.

Origami Monkey Face: a folded border around a light face with inward side tabs

Origami Monkey Face

Origami · Fold only

Paper: 6 × 6 in square · 15.24 cm
Tools: Ruler and pencil · Optional pen · No cuts or glue
Illustrated + interactive guide
Preparation + 13 numbered steps

Four narrow edge bands frame a light monkey face with an inward forehead and paired side tabs.

Origami Strawberry: A pointed berry with three folded crown leaves

Origami Strawberry

Origami · Fold only

Paper: 6 × 6 in square · 15.24 cm
Tools: Ruler and pencil · Optional pen · No cuts or glue
Illustrated + interactive guide
Preparation + 17 numbered steps

Close a prepared square base, fold three crown leaves and taper the fruit shoulders above a pointed berry.

Origami Tiger Face: short pointed ears, straight cheeks and a folded nose

Origami Tiger Face

Origami · Fold only

Paper: 6 × 6 in square · 15.24 cm
Tools: Ruler and pencil · Optional black pen · No cuts or glue
Illustrated + interactive guide
Preparation + 15 numbered steps

Make short upright ears, straight cheek folds and a returned nose flap, then draw optional tiger markings.

Accordion Hand Fan: sixteen narrow pleats spread above a gathered, hand-held handle

Accordion Hand Fan

Origami · Fold only

Paper: 8 × 11 in rectangle · 20.32 × 27.94 cm
Tools: Prepared rectangle · Ruler and pencil · No glue
Illustrated + interactive guide
Preparation + 6 numbered steps

Spread sixteen accordion pleats above a genuinely gathered handle. Keep the lower grip pinched by hand.

Cut & fold (11)

Cut-and-fold Collared Shirt: a flat shirt decoration with a folded collar and sloping shoulders

Cut-and-fold Collared Shirt

Origami · Cut & fold

Paper: US Letter · 8.5 × 11 in portrait
Tools: Scissors, ruler and pencil · Optional pen
Illustrated + interactive guide
Preparation + 7 numbered steps

Cut two short slits, fold a doubled collar and shape the shoulders of a flat shirt decoration.

Cut-and-fold Origami Pineapple: A folded fruit body and four real paper crown points

Cut-and-fold Origami Pineapple

Origami · Cut & fold

Paper: 6 × 6 in square · 15.24 cm
Tools: Scissors, ruler and pencil · One slit · Optional pen · No glue
Illustrated + interactive guide
Preparation + 17 numbered steps

Cut one crown slit and fold four real leaf points above a broad flat pineapple body.

Flat Paper Seal: An upright seal with side flippers and two folded hind flippers

Flat Paper Seal

Origami · Cut & fold

Paper: 6 × 6 in square · 15.24 cm
Tools: Scissors for one short slit · Ruler and pencil · Optional pen · No glue
Illustrated + interactive guide
Preparation + 22 numbered steps

Make a flat upright seal with side flippers and two independently folded hind flippers. One short scissors slit is required.

Open greeting card with an attached rectangular pop-up step between its lower and upright halves

Pop-up Greeting Card

Origami · Cut & fold

Paper: 6 × 8 in rectangle · 15.24 × 20.32 cm
Tools: Scissors, ruler, pencil and blunt scoring tool · No glue
Illustrated + interactive guide
Preparation + 7 numbered steps

Cut two slits and form an attached rectangular step that rises inside an opening greeting card.

Fold-and-cut Paper Snowflake: an eight-point snowflake with square and diamond windows around one connected center

Fold-and-cut Paper Snowflake

Origami · Cut & fold

Paper: 8 × 8 in square · 20.32 cm
Tools: Scissors, ruler and pencil · No glue
Illustrated + interactive guide
Preparation + 10 numbered steps

Cut three original patterns through eight folded layers and unfold one connected eight-point decoration.

Connected Paper People Chain: four cut-out people joined by uncut hands from one accordion-folded strip

Connected Paper People Chain

Origami · Cut & fold

Paper: 8 × 3 in strip · 20.32 × 7.62 cm
Tools: Scissors, ruler and pencil · No glue
Illustrated + interactive guide
Preparation + 10 numbered steps

Cut an original person contour through four accordion layers, keeping three hand bridges intact, then unfold a connected chain.

Paper shark with pointed body, upright dorsal fin, paired pectoral fins and vertical forked tail

Cut-and-fold Paper Shark

Origami · Cut & fold

Paper: 8 × 4 in rectangle · 20.32 × 10.16 cm
Tools: Ruler, pencil, scissors and protractor
Illustrated + interactive guide
Preparation + 9 numbered steps

Make a connected shark net with a raised dorsal fin, paired pectoral fins and a vertical forked tail. No glue.

Cut-and-fold Paper Snail: an octagonal folded shell, long foot and two paper tentacles

Cut-and-fold Paper Snail

Origami · Cut & fold

Paper: 8 × 5 in rectangle · 20.32 × 12.7 cm
Tools: Ruler, pencil and scissors · No glue
Illustrated + interactive guide
Preparation + 7 numbered steps

Cut one connected blank, fold an octagonal shell and bend two paper tentacles above a long foot.

Diamond-shaped paper stingray with broad raised pectoral fins and a long integral pleated tail

Paper Stingray

Origami · Cut & fold

Paper: 8 × 10 in rectangle · 20.32 × 25.4 cm
Tools: Ruler, pencil, scissors · Optional protractor
Illustrated + interactive guide
Preparation + 7 numbered steps

Cut a broad diamond-shaped disc with an integral slender tail, then fold its snout, tail pleat and paired fins.

Cut-and-fold Paper Giraffe: a long-necked giraffe with a projecting muzzle, two horns, a tail and four folded legs

Cut-and-fold Paper Giraffe

Origami · Cut & fold

Paper: 6 × 9 in rectangle · 15.24 × 22.86 cm
Tools: Light card, ruler, pencil, scissors and protractor
Illustrated + interactive guide
Preparation + 8 numbered steps

Cut a measured long-necked giraffe and fold four attached leg tabs toward and away from its body. Standing untested.

Long-tailed Paper Dinosaur: a full-body cut-and-fold dinosaur with a low neck, blunt head, long tail and four legs

Long-tailed Paper Dinosaur

Origami · Cut & fold

Paper: 8 × 6 in rectangle · 20.32 × 15.24 cm
Tools: Ruler, pencil and scissors · No glue
Illustrated + interactive guide
Preparation + 8 numbered steps

Cut two folded layers into a connected long-tailed dinosaur, then open its body and four legs.

Cut, fold & assemble (6)

Folded Paper Crown: six folded points on an open hexagonal band, joined with a separate piece of tape

Folded Paper Crown

Origami · Cut, fold & assemble

Paper: 24 × 4 in strip · 60.96 × 10.16 cm
Tools: Ruler, pencil, scissors and paper tape
Illustrated + interactive guide
Preparation + 9 numbered steps

Cut five stopped slits, fold six points and join an open hexagonal crown band with tape.

Flat Paper Pinwheel: four cut-and-fold vanes held at the center with a tape patch

Flat Paper Pinwheel

Origami · Cut, fold & assemble

Paper: 6 in square · 15.24 cm
Tools: Scissors, ruler, pencil and a 1-inch tape patch
Illustrated + interactive guide
Preparation + 6 numbered steps

Four stopped diagonal cuts, alternate tip folds and a taped hub. Flat decoration without an axle.

Woven paper bookmark with eighteen alternating crossings and folded end hems

Woven Paper Bookmark

Origami · Cut, fold & assemble

Paper: 3 long strips + 6 cross strips · 1.5 × 6 in layout
Tools: Scissors, ruler, pencil and paper glue
Illustrated + interactive guide
Preparation + 11 numbered steps

Weave eighteen alternating crossings, flatten the weave and fold both ends of a long paper bookmark.

Eight-sided slit paper lantern with outward-folded walls and a separate handle

Cut-and-fold Paper Lantern

Origami · Cut, fold & assemble

Paper: 16 × 12 cm body + 1 × 14.83 cm handle
Tools: Scissors, ruler, pencil and tape · Two paper pieces
Illustrated + interactive guide
Preparation + 10 numbered steps

Cut eight attached slit walls, fold octagonal rims and tape a separate handle onto a decorative paper lantern. No heat or light fitting.

Folded Paper Wristwatch: an octagonal paper dial on a folded strap with a taped overlap closure

Folded Paper Wristwatch

Origami · Cut, fold & assemble

Paper: 8 × 2 in rectangle · 20.32 × 5.08 cm
Tools: Ruler, pencil, scissors, pen and removable tape
Illustrated + interactive guide
Preparation + 10 numbered steps

Prepare a cross net, fold an octagonal face and close a real strap loop. Drawn dial; no timekeeping mechanism.

Desktop Paper Pencil Stand: a floor-supported pencil holder with an attached perforated top bridge

Desktop Paper Pencil Stand

Origami · Cut, fold & assemble

Paper: 8 × 8 in cardstock square + 3 × 1 in bridge strip
Tools: Scissors, ruler, pencil and masking tape
Illustrated + interactive guide
Preparation + 22 numbered steps

Build an integral floor and attach a perforated top bridge to guide a pencil above it. Two card pieces and six tape joints; load capacity untested.

Fold & tape (1)

Standing Desk Name Card: a writable triangular display with a full floor panel and a taped closing seam

Standing Desk Name Card

Origami · Fold & tape

Paper: 6 × 9 in rectangle · 15.24 × 22.86 cm
Tools: Prepared rectangle · Ruler, pen and tape
Illustrated + interactive guide
Preparation + 8 numbered steps

Fold a triangular name display with a full floor and an explicitly taped seam.

Fold & glue (2)

Paper Wallet: a glued two-pocket bifold for bills folded in half

Paper Wallet

Origami · Fold & glue

Paper: 8 × 6.5 in rectangle · 20.32 × 16.51 cm
Tools: Prepared rectangle · Ruler, pencil and paper glue
Illustrated + interactive guide
Preparation + 8 numbered steps

Make two separate glued pockets and a book hinge for bills folded in half.

Two folded trapezoid paper bow wings joined by a doubled center band

Paper Bow Tie

Origami · Fold & glue

Paper: Two 3-inch squares + one 1-inch square
Tools: Prepared squares · Ruler, pencil and glue stick
Illustrated + interactive guide
Preparation + 11 numbered steps

Fold two broad wings and join them with a doubled glued center band. Flat decoration without a neck strap.

Fold & assemble (1)

Folded rectangular sled-kite sail with two spars, two-leg bridle, line and twin tails

Folded Paper Sled Kite

Origami · Fold & assemble

Paper: US Letter sail + two tissue strips
Tools: Two bamboo spars, cotton string, tape, ruler and scissors
Illustrated + interactive guide
Preparation + 9 numbered steps

Fold a rectangular sail and assemble a complete two-spar kite with a two-leg bridle and tails. Flight untested.

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