The Origami Whale is one of the most popular crafting activities for children. Origami, the Japanese art of paper folding, promotes the development of fine motor skills and activates both sides of the brain. Both children and adults equally benefit from this creative activity. Our instructions are child-friendly - with videos and photos for each individual step. Don't be afraid to start! We test each instruction with a 10-year-old child. If the child succeeds, you will too!

An Origami whale brings the underwater world directly to your table. Children love this figure because they can recreate stories from the sea with it. The folded whale can float as decoration in the children's room or can be used in play with other sea creatures.

While folding, you train patience, concentration, and precision. You also learn that each step must be executed precisely. If a mistake happens, you simply start over. Origami folding helps to hone your endurance and discipline.

Origami Whale: Folding Instructions with Video and Images

Before you begin folding your whale, watch the video once or twice. For your Origami project, we recommend special Origami paper. You can find it in almost any stationery store. The packs contain square sheets in various colors. Origami paper is thinner than regular paper and easier to fold.

Origami Whale: Folding instructions with video and pictures. Step 1 — **Step 1:** First, fold two diagonal lines in your square. Then, place the paper with a point upwards and fold the two side corners towards the center.

Origami Whale: Folding instructions with video and pictures. Step 2 — **Step 2:** Turn the paper and fold the bottom pointed corner upwards. Turn it over again and pull the two inner corners downwards. Now comes the fun part: Your whale is doing the splits! Spread the "legs" apart and fold the short corners to the same side. Turn your whale over and fold one corner in half. This fold must be on the same side as the short corners.

Origami Whale: Folding instructions with video and pictures. Step 3 — **Step 3:** Fold the whale in half and tuck the two blunt corners inside, leaving a small distance of 5-7 mm. Now come the fins: Fold them to the opposite side. If the pictures are not clear enough, watch our video. There, we demonstrate each step in slow motion and with all details.

Origami Whale: Folding instructions with video and pictures. Step 4 — **Step 4:** For the finishing touch, you'll need scissors. Simply cut the tail of the whale in the middle to form two tail fins.

Origami whale for kids - Step by step video tutorial for folding — **Step 5:** Grab felt-tip pens, markers, or colored pencils and give your whale a cheerful face. You can also draw patterns on its body.

Tip: Follow our steps at your own pace. You can pause the video at any time to replicate the fold accurately.

Origami Whale: Closing Notes

Thank you for taking the time for this project! We are delighted that you decided to fold an Origami whale. It's especially beautiful when you have spent this time with your child. Children grow up quickly, and crafting together creates valuable memories. You promote their development and spend quality time with them at the same time.

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Are you eager for more Origami adventures? Check out our other instructions! Especially exciting for children are the paper airplanes - they can play and experiment outdoors with those. Or do you want to creatively gift money? With our creative money Origami instructions, you can fold amazing gifts from banknotes. From simple hearts to more complex designs, there is something for everyone. Explore our colorful Origami world now!

Origami Whale for Kids - Step-by-step video tutorial for folding

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Published on November 18, 2024 by Vitalii Shynakov

Published on: November 18, 2024
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