This origami squid is perfect for kids and beginners. With easy folds and optional decoration, it’s a fun way to explore ocean-themed paper crafts. You’ll learn how to shape the squid’s body and cut tentacles to give it a lifelike appearance. Add googly eyes for a playful touch!
Follow detailed visual guides with clear images showing each fold, crease, and technique to create beautiful origami models
Place your paper in a diamond shape. Fold it from top to bottom and unfold, then fold from left to right and unfold again to make diagonal creases.
Place your paper in a diamond shape. Fold it from top to bottom and unfold, then fold from left to right and unfold again to make diagonal creases.
Fold the top, left, and right corners inward so their tips touch the center point.
Fold the top, left, and right corners inward so their tips touch the center point.
Fold the top-left and top-right corners inward to the center and unfold to leave crease marks for later.
Fold the top-left and top-right corners inward to the center and unfold to leave crease marks for later.
Fold the top-right section inward using the left crease as a guide, not all the way to the center.
Fold the top-right section inward using the left crease as a guide, not all the way to the center.
Now fold that same flap back outward to the right, aligning it with the center line.
Now fold that same flap back outward to the right, aligning it with the center line.
Now do the same as before, but with the top-left flap—fold it toward the right guiding mark.
Now do the same as before, but with the top-left flap—fold it toward the right guiding mark.
Fold that same left flap back outward to the left along the center fold line.
Fold that same left flap back outward to the left along the center fold line.
Bring the bottom corner all the way up to meet the top corner along the horizontal middle line.
Bring the bottom corner all the way up to meet the top corner along the horizontal middle line.
Now fold the top point downward to lock the folds in place.
Now fold the top point downward to lock the folds in place.
Fold both lower edges inward so they meet in the center, covering all the white area.
Fold both lower edges inward so they meet in the center, covering all the white area.
Flip the model over and use scissors to cut upward and form the tentacles. Be creative!
Flip the model over and use scissors to cut upward and form the tentacles. Be creative!
Decorate with googly eyes or draw your own to give your squid a face!
Decorate with googly eyes or draw your own to give your squid a 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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