How to Fold a Very Easy Origami Fox
Follow these instructions to create a traditional origami fox inspired by the mystical kitsune of Japanese folklore.
In Japanese culture, the fox symbolizes wisdom, transformation, and protection. This design is perfect for beginners and easy to follow.
Let’s bring this magical creature to life with some simple paper folds!
Traditional Origami Fox Step-by-Step Instructions
- Difficulty: Super Easy – Beginner Level 1
- Folding time: 3 minutes
- Model designer: Traditional
- Paper: Kami 15×15 cm
Step 1
Start with the white side of the paper facing up. Fold in half diagonally and unfold.
Step 2
Fold in half diagonally the other way.
Step 3
Fold both bottom edges up to meet the center crease.
Step 4
Fold the left side behind the model.
Step 5
Rotate the model.
Step 6
Fold the top flap’s top corner to the left along the dotted line to form one of the origami fox’s ears.
🦊 Folding tip: If you use double-sided origami paper, you’ll see thin colored lines from the head to the leg, making it easier to tell these body parts apart and adding a nice aesthetic touch.
Step 7
Open the middle flap and flatten it to the center to create the fox’s head.
Step 8
Fold the left corner inward along the dotted lines to shape the fox’s tail.
The Completed Origami Fox 🦊
The model should be able to stand on its own.
What did you think about crafting your own origami fox? Share your thoughts and pictures in the comments!
Remember, in Japanese culture, the kitsune symbolizes wisdom and transformation, so you’re not just folded paper but also connected with a rich tradition.
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Hi everyone! I just wanted to let you know that we’ve added some images, gifs, and videos to make this traditional origami fox a lot easier for you. Enjoy 🦊
can u add plane tutorials
We are actually working on it 🙂
how do you make the fold in step 6, mr fabre
Hello Mirko, you can bring the top flap’s corner from right to left, folding the top flap along the dotted line (see the diagram). We’ll soon publish a video tutorial for this one. It should help 🙂
I agree
I totally agree with Jocelyn!
OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is so fantastic! And the head is real easy. The fox is very good!!! For those of u who don’t know how to do the head, just press it down hard. Try a few times. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes. I tried a few times and now it works like a dream. I just started doing origami and this will be my very first paper folding. I love this!!!
Please i want you to explain the head.
Oh My Goodness, this is so easy and so fun! I made lots of it, like, I used all of the square papers in my house and I have to buy a new bag of them. It has become something like the paper crane for me, but it’s much easier. Thanks a lot for posting this!
I think in step 5, the small highlight inside the circle is wrong. I watched a video and the way to actually fold the face from the middle segment looked very different from that illustration.
That highlighted circle is not the whole head! It’s just a ear.
Omg thank you this was so easy to do. it took me a bit to figure out how to do the diamond head but i still did it
it is very nice
Can you please explain this a bit better with the head? I made my own version of it because I couldn’t do it the way you said.