Folding a forward-jumping origami snake is a great project for crafters of all ages, big and small! Origami, the Japanese art of paper folding, becomes especially exciting when the folded figures can also move. On our platform, you will find over 100 different origami tutorials for every taste. Each tutorial is equipped with a self-made video, step-by-step photos, and a detailed text description.

This version of the paper snake is particularly exciting because it can jump forward. With some practice, you can let the snake slide across the table or aim for targets. This makes it an exciting toy for skill games. You can even set up a course and see how far your snake can jump!

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Origami promotes concentration, patience, and precision. When folding, children learn that care pays off - a wrongly folded step usually means starting over. This experience strengthens endurance and discipline. Origami is also ideal for seniors: it trains fine motor skills, keeps fingers agile, and sharpens the mind through spatial thinking.

Folding Forward-Jumping Snake: Instructions with Images

For this variant of the jumping snake, we have prepared detailed photos and a textual description. The images show you every single step, so you can see exactly how the folds should look. With our tutorial, you will succeed in folding the forward-jumping snake guaranteed!

Fold forward-jumping snake: Instructions. The picture 1
Step 1: Place the sheet in front of you and fold it diagonally. These initial creases will help you orient yourself for the further steps.
Fold forward jumping snake: Instructions. The picture 2
Step 2: Now fold two opposite corners towards the center, and then make another fold on both sides.
Fold forward-jumping snake: Instructions. Image 3
Step 3: Thin out your snake once more. Then unfold the paper again.
Fold forward jumping snake: Instructions. The picture 4
Step 4: Turn the sheet 90 degrees and fold the edges back towards the center. Repeat this two more times.
Fold forward jumping snake: Instructions. The picture 5
Step 5: Shape the edges. Watch closely in the video how I do this. Then fold the middle of the snake like an accordion.
Folding forward jumping snake: Instructions. The picture 6
Step 6: Color your snake brightly - and you're done!

Forward-Jumping Snake: Afterword and Greetings to You

Thank you for taking the time to follow our instructions! We are delighted that you want to fold a forward-jumping origami snake and hope that you had a lot of fun folding and playing - especially if you tried out different jumping techniques with your child. Want to discover more? Check out our tutorials on napkin folding for festive tables or try our origami figures. For the little ones, we have a special section on origami for kids with particularly simple folding instructions.

Folding jumping origami snake: Instructions with video and photos - Variant 2

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