Fold 10 Origami Animals

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90 minutes

5 steps

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After 90 min: Ten completed origami animals displayed as a finished collection

What you need

origami paperinstructionsflat workspaceoptional: glue

The 90-Minute Plan

Basics0–15 min

Learn valley and mountain folds, understand diagram notation

Simple15–35 min

Complete three simple projects like paper airplane or jumping frog

Intermediate35–55 min

Fold five moderately complex animals like crane, butterfly, or fish

Refine55–75 min

Perfect folds and make creases sharp for polished appearance

Display75–90 min

Arrange completed origami pieces in composition and photograph

Pro Tip

Start with squares of colorful origami paper—it's sized specifically for folding

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After 90 min: Complex origami models with detailed features and intricate folds

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After 90 min: You'll fold recognizable origami from simple designs to complex sculptural pieces.

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After 90 min: A complete portrait with accurate proportions and shading

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After 90 min: Five detailed hand sketches showing different poses and angles

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