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Finished origami finger claws

How to Make an Origami Finger Claws

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Paper claws for your fingertips: a narrow cone from a small square, in five steps. Fold ten for a full set of monster claws.

You need: Small squares of paper, about 7.5 cm (3 inches), one per finger. Sticky notes work well.

Step by step

  1. Step 1: Use a small square, about 7.5 cm (3 inches). Start with the white side up, turned like a diamond. Fold the top corner down to the bottom corner.
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    Use a small square, about 7.5 cm (3 inches). Start with the white side up, turned like a diamond. Fold the top corner down to the bottom corner.

  2. Step 2: Fold the left corner across, on a line from the bottom point, so it covers a third of the triangle.
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    Fold the left corner across, on a line from the bottom point, so it covers a third of the triangle.

  3. Step 3: Fold the right corner across over it the same way. You now have a narrow cone.
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    Fold the right corner across over it the same way. You now have a narrow cone.

  4. Step 4: Fold the top point of the front flap down, and fold the other point behind. Tuck them in so the cone stays closed.
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    Fold the top point of the front flap down, and fold the other point behind. Tuck them in so the cone stays closed.

  5. Step 5: Push a fingertip into the wide, open end to round the cone. Make one for each finger.
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    Push a fingertip into the wide, open end to round the cone. Make one for each finger.

  6. The finished origami finger claws
    ✓

    Your finger claws are done. Make ten in different colours for a full set.

Tips

  • Red or black paper looks most like claws or long nails.
  • If the cone slips off, fold it from a slightly smaller square.

Questions

What paper do I need for an origami finger claws?

Small squares of paper, about 7.5 cm (3 inches), one per finger. Sticky notes work well.

How hard is it to fold?

It is rated easy and takes 5 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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