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Animal origami
Fold cats, dogs, cranes and fish with 3D instructions. Compare finished models and step counts, from animal faces to wings and legs.
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Try a dog, cat or fox for an animal face. Choose a crane or butterfly to spread paper wings, or a jumping frog to play with after folding. The bat requires scissors; check the materials on its model page.
15 models to explore
41 STEPS · 3D INSTRUCTIONS
Crane
Flatten the pockets, raise the neck and tail inside, then spread the wings.
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10 STEPS · 3D INSTRUCTIONS
Pigeon
Reverse-fold the beak, then fold both wings back to finish.
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10 STEPS · 3D INSTRUCTIONS
Ladybug
Fold down both wings, pleat the head on the back, and tuck in the side corners.
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12 STEPS · 3D INSTRUCTIONS
Bat
Make a U-shaped snip for the ears, fold the wings, then turn down the head. Scissors are required.
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9 STEPS · 3D INSTRUCTIONS
Pig face
Raise both lower layers, then fold down only the front snout tip.
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12 STEPS · 3D INSTRUCTIONS
Bear face
Fold the ears outward and lift the front layer to form the white muzzle.
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6 STEPS · 3D INSTRUCTIONS
Dog face
Lower the sides of a triangle into ears, then fold the forehead and chin behind.
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9 STEPS · 3D INSTRUCTIONS
Cat face
Fold the side corners diagonally up for ears, then shape the chin and cheeks.
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8 STEPS · 3D INSTRUCTIONS
Rabbit face
Fold a narrow bottom strip to form long ears, then fold the forehead and chin behind.
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6 STEPS · 3D INSTRUCTIONS
Fox face
Lower the top corner, lift both side corners, then turn over to reveal the face.
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11 STEPS · 3D INSTRUCTIONS
Cicada
Spread the wings and fold the overlapping top corners separately to shape the body.
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20 STEPS · 3D INSTRUCTIONS
Jumping frog
Open a boat-shaped base for the legs, then fold up and back down to make the spring.
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7 STEPS · 3D INSTRUCTIONS
Whale
Fold the body in half, turn it sideways, and raise the narrow tail.
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6 STEPS · 3D INSTRUCTIONS
Fish
Fold in the mouth corner, layer the paper, and fold the tail upward at an angle.
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15 STEPS · 3D INSTRUCTIONS
Butterfly
Narrow the lower wings, then pinch the center body and spread all four wings.
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