How to Fold an Origami Yoda

ByFlorent Fabre

Designer: Francesco Mancini

Let’s fold this origami Yoda designed by Francesco Mancini. Even with a relatively simple folding sequence, this model captures the character surprisingly well and is instantly recognizable.

The large pointed ears, wide head, and crossed robe give the figure a strong silhouette. The layered folds also create a nice sense of depth, with the head sitting slightly forward and the overlapping clothes casting a small shadow in the center.

Difficulty: Easy – Beginner level 2
Folding time: 10 minutes

Early Access for Origami Friends

Want to fold this model today? It’s available right now for Origami Friends before it’s released to everyone.

Support Origami.me and get instant access, plus the full PDF library, early releases, partner discounts, and an ad-free site.

Unlock early access with Origami Friends

$2/month · cancel anytime

Author Florent Fabre

Hi, I’m Flo, and I’m the hands behind Origami.me.

After spending more than five years immersed in Japanese culture, I slowly fell in love with origami and the quiet focus that comes with folding paper. What started as simple curiosity became a real passion, not only for the art itself, but also for the calm, creativity, and mindfulness it brings to everyday life.

Today, I create tutorials, work with origami artists from around the world, and help beginners discover that anyone can learn origami, one fold at a time.

Designer Francesco Mancini

Francesco Mancini is an Italian origami designer whose work ranges from modular stars and polyhedra to animals, boxes, and tessellations. Playful yet precise, his folds turn geometry into art.

Diagrammer Nick Robinson

Nick Robinson is a British origami artist, author of over 100 books, and former president of the British Origami Society. He’s been teaching paper folding for more than 40 years in schools, galleries, and online. His work focuses on clarity and simplicity, and when he’s not folding, he tours with his bands.