The origami whale calf is a fun and simple folding project ideal for young crafters, classrooms, or sea-themed activities. Using only one sheet of paper, you’ll create an adorable baby whale with playful fins and a smiling face. This step-by-step guide is designed for beginners and makes learning origami enjoyable and easy.
Follow detailed visual guides with clear images showing each fold, crease, and technique to create beautiful origami models
Start with the paper in a square position. Fold the top-right corner to the bottom-left to form a triangle. Crease firmly and keep it folded.
Start with the paper in a square position. Fold the top-right corner to the bottom-left to form a triangle. Crease firmly and keep it folded.
Take the top-left corner and fold it to the bottom-right corner to make a smaller triangle.
Take the top-left corner and fold it to the bottom-right corner to make a smaller triangle.
Fold only the top layer’s bottom-right corner upward along the dotted line to start forming the tail.
Fold only the top layer’s bottom-right corner upward along the dotted line to start forming the tail.
Fold the top point back along the red dotted line. You can flip the model over to make the fold easier, then flip it back.
Fold the top point back along the red dotted line. You can flip the model over to make the fold easier, then flip it back.
Fold the back corner (left side) behind the model along the red dotted line to create the fin.
Fold the back corner (left side) behind the model along the red dotted line to create the fin.
Fold the tip of the nose back slightly along the vertical line to round the head.
Fold the tip of the nose back slightly along the vertical line to round the head.
Stick on a googly eye or draw one, and add a small smile to finish your adorable whale calf.
Stick on a googly eye or draw one, and add a small smile to finish your adorable whale calf.
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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