How to Fold an Easy Origami Giraffe

Traditional Origami Giraffe Step-by-Step Instructions


Step: 01

Fold paper in half.

Step: 02

Fold the paper in half again.

Step: 03

Open the top flap of paper over to the right.

Step: 04

Squash fold this flap flat.

Step: 05

Turn the paper over.

Step: 06

Open the top flap of paper over to the left and Squash Fold it flat.

Step: 07

Fold and unfold the paper along the dotted lines. You’ll use these creases in the next step.

Step: 08

Lift the paper up along the crease from the previous step.

Step: 09

Fold in the sides along the existing creases into a Petal Fold.

Step: 10

Turn the paper over.

Step: 11

Make a Petal Fold on this side like you did on the other side.

Step: 12

Fold the top down a bit on each side, opening up the paper a little bit.

Step: 13

Close the paper back up, folding it on the dotted lines.

Step: 14

Finish closing the model back up.

Step: 15

Fold both sides in along the dotted lines.

Step: 16

Fold the tip of the top flap of paper down along the dotted line.

Step: 17

Fold the paper in half.

Step: 18

Pull the long section of paper on the right down along the dotted line, making an Inside Reverse Fold.

Step: 19

Make an Outside Reverse Fold along the dotted line.

The Completed Origami Giraffe