Make an Origami Reindeer
This origami reindeer is a simple design, and can be attempted by a paper folder of any level. It's great for using up unwanted murky brown origami paper, and it can make for a creative Christmas decoration!
Steps
- Start with a square sheet of paper.
- Fold it across one diagonal, and unfold it again.
- Fold one side of the square to meet the line made by the diagonal fold. Repeat this for the adjacent side of the square.
- Repeat the previous two steps for the remaining sides of the square without unfolding anything.
- Fold it in half, from point to point, as shown, and then unfold it.
- Put your finger in one of the flaps and pull out the point, using the previous fold as a template, and press it down.
- Repeat the previous two steps for the other flap.
- Fold it in half along its length as shown.
- Pull the point that the flaps point towards back into the middle in a reverse fold. Flatten it down to construct the neck.
- Fold both of the flaps back as shown. These are your reindeer's front legs.
- Make a reverse fold at the top of the neck, beginning the formation of the head.
- Unfold the head as shown.
- Fold the point underneath to make the nose more flat.
- Fold the top of the head in half over to the opposite side as shown.
- Make a reverse fold and flatten as shown to create the beginnings of the hind legs.
- Make another reverse fold about halfway down the hind legs and flatten it to see the fully formed hind legs.
- Cut up the back of the neck as shown, without actually completely cutting off any part of the reindeer.
- Split the middle of this flap right up the back of the reindeer's neck. You'll end up with four little prongs.
- Fold the prongs upwards to form antlers and complete the reindeer.
- Done.
Tips
- If you are making this during the Christmas season, perhaps you could think about adding a red nose and making Rudolph.
- Use specialised origami paper for a professional look, with brown on one side and white on the other.
Warnings
- Be careful with scissors, and if you are a child, get parental supervision.
