This simple origami penguin is a fun and easy paper craft that anyone can fold. Designed especially for kids and beginners, the model uses basic folds to transform a square sheet of paper into an adorable penguin figure. Perfect for school projects, winter decorations, or just some indoor fun, follow our step-by-step visual guide to bring this charming arctic animal to life.
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Place the paper in a diamond shape and fold it in half vertically from left to right. Unfold.
Place the paper in a diamond shape and fold it in half vertically from left to right. Unfold.
Fold the top layer diagonally using the existing crease line to form a triangle.
Fold the top layer diagonally using the existing crease line to form a triangle.
Lift the bottom triangle corner upward along the crease line.
Lift the bottom triangle corner upward along the crease line.
Fold the left side back to the right along the crease line.
Fold the left side back to the right along the crease line.
Fold only the top layer over to the right side.
Fold only the top layer over to the right side.
Fold the bottom flap upward to begin forming the belly.
Fold the bottom flap upward to begin forming the belly.
Flip the entire model over to the other side.
Flip the entire model over to the other side.
Fold the top corner down to shape the penguin's beak.
Fold the top corner down to shape the penguin's beak.
Fold the model in half lengthwise along the dashed center line.
Fold the model in half lengthwise along the dashed center line.
Hold the body and lift the top flap up to form the head. Use the red dot as a guide.
Hold the body and lift the top flap up to form the head. Use the red dot as a guide.
Admire your finished origami penguin. Add eyes or a smile for a final touch!
Admire your finished origami penguin. Add eyes or a smile for a final touch!
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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