How to Fold an Easy Origami Elephant
The elephant is an iconic origami animal model. There is even an origami paper called “elephant hide” tailored to create this majestic animal.
The old model has been around for a very long time, showing that Japanese origami artists were already intrigued by this distant and exotic creature.
I love how simple this origami elephant is. It’s perfect for beginners and for practicing inside reverse folds.
Follow our easy step-by-step instructions to fold this model in less than 5 minutes.
Origami Elephant Step-by-Step Instructions
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Folding time: Less than 5 minutes
- Model designer: Kunihiro Kasahara
- Recommended paper: Grey kami 15×15 cm
Well done on completing your first paper elephant!
This model is a great start in your origami journey that can bring you into folding very complex origami elephants. A long but rewarding journey.
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Download the Full Origami Elephant Printable PDF Instructions
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