Folding Origami

How to Fold an Easy Origami Catamaran

peterByPeter Saydak

These instructions will show you how to fold an easy origami catamaran. If you’ve never folded anything before we recommend you take a moment to check out our Beginner’s Guide which will teach you all the basics.

Catamaran Step 1

Step 1) Fold the paper in half and the unfold it.

Catamaran Step 2

Step 2) Fold both sides of the paper in towards the centre.

Catamaran Step 3

Step 3) Fold the top and bottom parts of the paper towards the centre.

Catamaran Step 4

Step 4) Unfold both of these two folds.

Catamaran Step 5

Step 5) Open up the bottom part of the paper along the dotted lines.

Catamaran Step 6

Step 6) Squash Fold the paper down.

Catamaran Step 7

Step 7) Open up the paper at the top just like you did on the bottom and then Squash Fold it flat.

Catamaran Step 8

Step 8) Fold the model in half opening up the two sections of the boat to the top.

Catamaran Step 9

The completed catamaran

What did you think about this origami catamaran? Let us know in the comments!

peter

I've been into origami for quite some time now, and I've been teaching it here on Origami.me for over 13 years. My other hobbies include martial arts, travel, video games and Go. I'm also the author of Everyone Can Learn Origami. You should definitely check it out!

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