This easy origami duck is perfect for kids and beginners. With just a single sheet of paper and 14 clear folds, you'll create a charming paper duck with a detailed head, body, and tail. Ideal for craft time or classroom activities.
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Fold the paper in half diagonally and unfold to create a vertical crease.
Fold the paper in half diagonally and unfold to create a vertical crease.
Fold the left and right corners to the center vertical crease.
Fold the left and right corners to the center vertical crease.
Fold the top triangle down and unfold to mark a crease for later steps.
Fold the top triangle down and unfold to mark a crease for later steps.
Use the previous mark to fold the bottom triangle up.
Use the previous mark to fold the bottom triangle up.
Fold the inner flaps down along the dashed lines using the top mark as a reference.
Fold the inner flaps down along the dashed lines using the top mark as a reference.
Fold the center triangle upwards toward the top point.
Fold the center triangle upwards toward the top point.
Now fold the tip of the triangle back down along the dotted line.
Now fold the tip of the triangle back down along the dotted line.
Fold the entire model in half, bringing the left side behind to the right.
Fold the entire model in half, bringing the left side behind to the right.
Hold the red dot and lift the folded section upward to form the duck’s neck.
Hold the red dot and lift the folded section upward to form the duck’s neck.
Now lift the head at the top using the red dot as a hinge.
Now lift the head at the top using the red dot as a hinge.
Fold and unfold the tail area using the dotted line as a guide.
Fold and unfold the tail area using the dotted line as a guide.
Fold the tail the same way on the other side.
Fold the tail the same way on the other side.
Open the tail and carefully push it inside along the creases (sink fold).
Open the tail and carefully push it inside along the creases (sink fold).
Your origami duck is complete! Admire your work and display it proudly.
Your origami duck is complete! Admire your work and display it proudly.
Follow along with our detailed video tutorial to learn how to fold your origami. This step-by-step guide makes each fold easy to understand and fun to follow!
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