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How to Make an Origami Whale

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A simple whale for beginners: a kite fold, a fold in half and a tail flipped up. Five steps.

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

Print instructions (PDF) Fold-on-the-lines sheet See the steps Printable paper

Step by step

1
Start with the white side up, turned like a diamond. Fold in half from top to bottom, then unfold.
2
Fold the top and bottom edges on the left in to the centre crease.
3
Fold the right point over to the left.
4
Fold the top half behind.
5
Fold the thin point up to make the tail.
✓
Draw an eye near the front. Your whale is done.

Tips

Use blue or grey paper and draw an eye near the front.

Questions

What paper do I need for an origami whale?

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 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. There is also a sheet with the fold lines printed on the paper, numbered in folding order.