Folding an origami penguin is a fascinating activity that appeals to children and adults alike. Origami, the traditional Japanese art of paper folding, promotes fine motor skills and stimulates the brain. While folding, you train your concentration and patience. Our instructions are easy to understand, with videos and many photos for each step. Don't worry if it seems difficult at first - you can do it! Each instruction is tested by a 10-year-old child. If they can do it, so can you!

The origami penguin sparks children's imagination. They can reenact Antarctic adventures with it or use it as a cute decoration. Folding this cute animal teaches endurance and precision. You learn that it's worth working carefully and starting over from the beginning when mistakes happen. This way, you practice patience and perseverance - important life skills.

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Origami Penguin: Step-by-Step Guide with Video and Images

Before you start folding the origami penguin, watch the video once or twice. For optimal results, you can use special origami paper. You can find it in almost any stationery store, usually as a package of colorful, square sheets. Origami paper is thinner than regular paper, making folding easier.

Step-by-step instructions on how to fold an origami penguin out of paper. Step 1
Step 1: We start with something simple. Fold the square diagonally. Then fold it in half. Then fold 2 corners towards the center.
Step-by-step instructions on how to fold an origami penguin out of paper. Step 2
Step 2: After these steps, our preparation piece should consist of squares on two sides and have a protruding corner on one side.
Step-by-step instructions on how to fold an origami penguin out of paper. Step 3
Step 3: Make bends and fold the corner inwards. Do everything as shown in the picture.
Step-by-step guide on how to fold an origami penguin out of paper. Step 4
Step 4: After folding the corner inwards, smooth the crafting piece and gently run your finger over all the creases. The basic shape is done. The pointed part will be the head, the opposite side of the pointed corner will become the tail and feet.
Step-by-step guide on how to fold an origami penguin out of paper. Step 5
Step 5: Create a new folding line and fold the corner inwards along this line. Shape the tail.
Step-by-step instructions on how to fold an origami penguin out of paper. Step 6
Step 6: Now we start folding the corners that will become the feet.
Step-by-step instructions on how to fold an origami penguin out of paper. Step 7
Step 7: After shaping the feet, we move on to folding the paper to create the wings.
Step-by-step instructions on how to fold an origami penguin from paper. Step 8
Step 8: We make a few more folds to complete the work on the penguin's feet, then move on to the body and wings.
Step-by-step instructions on how to fold an origami penguin out of paper. Step 9
Step 9: Shape new folding lines along which we will fold the wings.
Step-by-step instructions on how to fold an origami penguin out of paper. Step 10
Step 10: Fold the paper so that you fold the penguin's wings inwards.
Step-by-step instructions on how to fold an origami penguin out of paper. Step 11
Step 11: Now we start folding the paper to shape the neck. Remember, we're folding a penguin, not a giraffe.
Step-by-step instructions on how to fold an origami penguin out of paper. Step 12
Step 12: First, bend the head backwards to shape the neck, then forwards to shape the head.
Step-by-step instructions on how to fold an origami penguin out of paper. Step 13
Step 13: Shorten the penguin's beak.
Step-by-step instructions on how to fold an origami penguin out of paper. Step 14
Step 14: There is still some work to be done on the penguin's chest, we need to make it straighter.
Step-by-step instructions on how to fold an origami paper penguin. Step 15
Step 15: Done! Yes, it wasn't easy, but you made it. Congratulations, a great penguin has emerged!

Folding an Origami Penguin simply from paper: Epilogue and thanks to you

Thank you for taking the time to fold an Origami Penguin simply from paper. We appreciate your interest in this creative activity. Especially beautiful is if you folded the penguin together with your child. Children grow up so quickly, and such shared moments are valuable. Crafting not only enhances their skills, but also creates beautiful memories. If you are interested in more Origami projects, feel free to check out our other tutorials. You will surely find more exciting figures to fold!

Simply fold a penguin out of paper: Origami instructions

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