This easy origami Little Penguin is perfect for beginners and kids. With only 13 simple steps, you can create an adorable penguin that will brighten your day. Follow our clear and detailed instructions, complete with images, to bring your penguin to life!
Follow detailed visual guides with clear images showing each fold, crease, and technique to create beautiful origami models
Start with your paper in a diamond position. Fold it vertically from left to right and crease well, then unfold.
Start with your paper in a diamond position. Fold it vertically from left to right and crease well, then unfold.
Fold the right half over to meet the left side along the crease you made.
Fold the right half over to meet the left side along the crease you made.
Bring the bottom corner up toward the top corner, folding it in half horizontally.
Bring the bottom corner up toward the top corner, folding it in half horizontally.
Fold the small top triangle downward to shape the penguin’s head.
Fold the small top triangle downward to shape the penguin’s head.
Carefully flip the model to the other side.
Carefully flip the model to the other side.
Fold the right corner inward to start shaping the body.
Fold the right corner inward to start shaping the body.
Now fold the left corner inward, mirroring the right side.
Now fold the left corner inward, mirroring the right side.
Fold the bottom left tip inward to round out the body.
Fold the bottom left tip inward to round out the body.
Fold the bottom right tip inward to complete the body shape.
Fold the bottom right tip inward to complete the body shape.
Fold the top point down along the dashed line to create a small head.
Fold the top point down along the dashed line to create a small head.
Flip your model over to the back side.
Flip your model over to the back side.
Gently pull the sides outward to puff up the body.
Gently pull the sides outward to puff up the body.
Draw two big eyes or stick googly eyes on the face.
Draw two big eyes or stick googly eyes on the face.
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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