The Butterfly 2 is a charming origami model that can be folded in just a few minutes using a waterbomb base. With only five straightforward steps, it’s an ideal craft for Valentine's Day. The result is a delicate paper butterfly with symmetrical wings that can be used for decoration, greeting cards, or creative projects.
This model requires a base. Expand to view the steps and follow the instructions to fold the base.
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Start with a waterbomb base already folded. Carefully rotate the model 180 degrees so that the pointed tip at the top is now facing downward. This will set the correct orientation for shaping the butterfly.
Start with a waterbomb base already folded. Carefully rotate the model 180 degrees so that the pointed tip at the top is now facing downward. This will set the correct orientation for shaping the butterfly.
With the waterbomb base pointing down, take the lower tip and fold it upward along the horizontal dashed line until it meets the upper edge. This movement starts defining the main body of the butterfly.
With the waterbomb base pointing down, take the lower tip and fold it upward along the horizontal dashed line until it meets the upper edge. This movement starts defining the main body of the butterfly.
Take the two upper corners and fold them downwards following the diagonal dashed lines, bringing each tip toward the bottom edge. This step starts forming the wings of the butterfly.
Take the two upper corners and fold them downwards following the diagonal dashed lines, bringing each tip toward the bottom edge. This step starts forming the wings of the butterfly.
Turn over each of the marked tips by folding them backward along the red dashed lines. This smooths the wing edges and shapes the bottom part of the butterfly.
Turn over each of the marked tips by folding them backward along the red dashed lines. This smooths the wing edges and shapes the bottom part of the butterfly.
Your origami butterfly is now complete. Adjust the folds gently if needed to make the wings symmetrical and give the model a more natural look.
Your origami butterfly is now complete. Adjust the folds gently if needed to make the wings symmetrical and give the model a more natural look.
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