Make an Origami Cat Face
Some origami projects are more approachable than others. If you don't have the patience to fiddle with an eight point star or a flying bird, that doesn't mean you can't enjoy origami. These kid-friendly "cat face" instructions are easy to follow, and the end product can be personalized to make it unique.
Contents
Steps
- Start with a square piece of paper.
- Fold the piece of paper in half diagonally (corner to corner).
- Fold one corner of the triangle down as shown.
- Repeat with the other corner.
- Fold down the remaining point at the center.
- Turn the paper over to the other side and draw the cat's face! This includes the eyes, the nose, ears and don't forget the whiskers. Feel free to add colour.
- Finished.
Tips
- Try using construction paper or newsprint advertisements for a more colorful cat.
- If you don't want to draw eyes, you can glue googly eyes to it -- most craft stores sell googly eyes. Pipe cleaners make for bold whiskers, and felt ears really stand out.
- You can use these instructions to make a creative cat-lover's birthday card. Try taping some candy to it!
- Consider using recycled paper; it's better for the environment.
- Draw carefully on the dots for the whiskers.
- Use coloured paper.
Warnings
- Don't get a paper cut.
