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How to Make an Origami Whale
Origami is always fun to make! You can make animals, shapes and more. This article will show you how to make a whale. It's simple, fun, and brings a rush of creativity.
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Steps
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1Lay the paper straight up and down.Ad -
2Take the left corner and line it up with the other side. You have to make sure that the edge is lined up perfectly. -
3Make a crease. Leave the paper folded. -
4Cut along the edge of the triangle. If your paper is already a square you will not need to cut it. Discard the small rectangle scrap paper. -
5Lay your paper where the crease runs up and down. -
6Fold the left and right sides of paper to the crease. It should have a kite shape. -
7Fold the top tip of the paper to the middle. -
8Fold the paper in half. -
9Unfold the paper. -
10Fold the end of the whale upwards to make the tail. If you like you can tuck it into the body.- You can staple the tail which will help stop the whale from falling apart.
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11Decorate your whale. You can draw eyes, fins or add a pattern.Ad
Tips
- Making a tail may be tricky, but you will get it.
Warnings
- Be careful not to get a paper cut.
- Use caution and keep small children away when handling sharp and dangerous objects/tools.
Things You'll Need
- Paper
- Scissors
- Stapler
- Pencil
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Reviewed by: Savas Papasokratis
wikiHow Crafts Team
This version of Make an Origami Whale was reviewed by Savas Papasokratis on February 7, 2015. Savas made an awesome origami whale by following these instructions.