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Finished origami teddy bear

How to Make an Origami Teddy Bear

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An easy teddy bear face with a light muzzle and two ears, in eight steps. Use paper with a lighter back so the muzzle shows.

You need: One square of paper. 15 cm (6 inch) origami paper is ideal; any square sheet works.

Step by step

  1. Step 1: Start with the white side up, turned like a diamond. Fold the top corner down to the bottom corner.
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    Start with the white side up, turned like a diamond. Fold the top corner down to the bottom corner.

  2. Step 2: Fold the bottom point of the front layer up. This is the muzzle.
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    Fold the bottom point of the front layer up. This is the muzzle.

  3. Step 3: Fold the bottom point that is left behind.
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    Fold the bottom point that is left behind.

  4. Step 4: Fold the right corner in, so the side of the face is straight.
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    Fold the right corner in, so the side of the face is straight.

  5. Step 5: Fold the same flap up and out, so its point sticks up above the head. This is an ear.
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    Fold the same flap up and out, so its point sticks up above the head. This is an ear.

  6. Step 6: Fold the left corner in the same way.
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    Fold the left corner in the same way.

  7. Step 7: Fold it up and out to make the other ear.
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    Fold it up and out to make the other ear.

  8. Step 8: Fold the tips of the ears down.
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    Fold the tips of the ears down.

  9. The finished origami teddy bear
    ✓

    Draw the eyes and nose. Your teddy bear is done.

Tips

  • Brown paper with a cream or white back gives the classic teddy look.
  • Fold one side and its ear before you start the other side: the two flaps overlap in the middle.

Questions

What paper do I need for an origami teddy bear?

One square of paper. 15 cm (6 inch) origami paper is ideal; any square sheet works.

How hard is it to fold?

It is rated easy and takes 8 steps. It is one of the simpler models on the site.

Can I print the instructions?

Yes. The printable PDF has every diagram and step on 1 page.

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