The Origami Squirrel is an enchanting figure that fascinates children and adults alike. Origami, the Japanese art of paper folding, is more than just a pastime. It promotes fine motor skills, which are closely linked to brain development. Folding small paper figures is extremely beneficial for both children and seniors. Our instructions are designed to be easily understandable at every step. Each guide includes a video and numerous photos for each step. The beginning may seem daunting, but we assure you: You can do it! We test each guide with a 10-year-old child. If they can do it, so can you.
An Origami Squirrel evokes associations with nature and forest animals in children. They love folding this cute figure because it allows them to create their own little animal world. With the folded squirrel, children can invent stories, use it as decoration, or integrate it into their toy ensemble.
Paper folding promotes patience, concentration, and care. However, the most important lesson is that a wrong step means having to start over. It teaches us to work slowly and thoroughly. Essentially, through origami, we train our endurance to learn new things and our discipline.
Origami Squirrel: Folding with Video Guide and Illustrations
Before you start folding the Origami Squirrel, we recommend watching the video once or twice. For a better result, you can use special origami paper. This paper is available in almost every stationery store. A pack usually contains square sheets in different colors. The advantage of origami paper is its thinner thickness, which makes folding easier.
Step 1: First fold the sheet along one diagonal, then along the other.Step 2: Pull the upper corner to the center and fold it. Then pull it to the new fold and fold again. We will now mark our sheet with folding lines.Step 3: Turn the sheet 180 degrees and repeat the steps.Step 4: Now we need to fold one of the edges inwards. Do it as shown in the illustration.Step 5: Now fold the upper corner so that it touches the folded sides on the left and right. Turn the sheet 180 degrees and repeat the process. Then turn our sheet over.Step 6: Make a new fold. We need to bring the last fold line to the diagonal fold, so to the center of the side. Then we do the same on the other side, but now we need to make an additional fold in the opposite direction.Step 7: Turn the sheet over. Fold the left corner down and then up, aligning one side at the outermost fold line.Step 8: Turn the model over, take the corner you have been working with in your hand, and fold it. There should be a small corner of the sheet left in the hand, which you must push to the right. Repeat this symmetrically on the opposite side.Step 9: Make sure the folded corners are pointing in the same direction.Step 10: A tricky step: you must tuck the corners inwards from both sides. It's hard to see in the photo. Watch the video with this moment in the second minute.Step 11: The hardest part is behind you. Fold the sheet in half to get another fold line.Step 12: Fold the side parts. A concertina of three layers should be created on both sides. Pay attention to how you have to fold the corner at the folding line.Step 13: Then fold the sheet in zigzag. If you are not successful, watch the video again. The squirrel is one of the most difficult origami figures made of paper.Step 14: As you press the sides together, you must fold the newly created corners upwards symmetrically from both sides.Step 15: Turn the model around and fold two sides inwards again.Step 16: Fold it in half now. The body of the squirrel is finished.Step 17: Separate the corners that will become paws to start shaping the head.Step 18: Now shape the head of the squirrel.Step 19: Focus on the hind legs of the squirrel.Step 20: Fold the tail upwards.Step 21: Spread the tail out to make it more voluminous. After all, it's a squirrel and not a rat.Step 22: Make a fold inside the tail to make the end of the tail thinner.Step 23: Return to the head. Make a fold here as well and tuck the corner inside so that the squirrel's head is not square-shaped.Step 24: Fold the corners at the head to create ears.Step 25: Align the muzzle of the squirrel.Step 26: Press the creases in the middle of the body and then fold the paws.Step 27: Done! Admire what you have accomplished. I am proud of you, it was difficult, but you did it.
Origami Squirrel: Afterword and Address to the Reader
Thank you for taking the time to read this guide. We wholeheartedly support your endeavor to fold an origami squirrel. We are especially pleased if you did this together with your child and were successful. Children only grow up once, and it is a gift when we have the time and opportunity to dedicate ourselves to them and create something together. It is both time well spent and an encouragement of their abilities.
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If you feel like diving further into origami, we invite you to check out our section with all crafting instructions and choose a new guide. Each folded origami is a small work of art and a new experience. We wish you much joy in further exploring the fascinating world of origami!
Origami Squirrel: Instructions with photos and video
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