How to Make an Easy Origami Panda
Here’s a model that’s guaranteed to make you smile. It’s a super charming origami panda designed by Adriano Mariani.
Adriano actually calls it “Kung Fu Panda,” and once you fold it, you understand why. With its wide stance, chubby belly, and little white paws peeking out, it looks like it’s ready to bust a move.
It’s also a great model for beginners: fun to fold, with no tricky steps, and the color change works beautifully to bring the panda to life.
Origami Panda Step-by-Step Instructions
- Difficulty: Easy – Beginner Level 3
- Folding time: 5-10 minutes
- Model designer: Adriano Mariani (@adrymagic)
- Paper: Dual-colored (black and white) 15×15 cm (6×6 in) Kami
Step 9
Fold the top corner down along the dotted line. There is no reference point. However, the crease should be located before the bottom corners of the top triangle.
🐼 Folding tip: For Steps 9, 10, 11, and 13, try to keep your folds as horizontal as possible for a cleaner look. Use the center line as a reference.
Step 14
Slightly lift the bottom flap and pleat along the dotted lines. Use nearby corners and edges as reference points.
🐼 Folding tip: Try this step in two parts:
- First, fold the top part backward along the existing crease.
- Then, fold the top edge down to where the body and arms intersect.
👉 Note: The panda’s head flap should now sit on top of the belly flap.
It’s a simple and satisfying model, and thanks to Adriano’s clever design, it really pops with just one sheet of dual-colored paper.
I hope you had a good time folding it.
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