These diagrams will show you how to make an easy origami platypus. If you’re new to paper folding we recommend that you take a quick look at our Beginner’s Guide which will teach you all the basic skills and techniques.
Step 1) Fold and unfold the paper in half both ways.
Step 2) Fold the bottom of the paper up along the dotted line.
Step 3) Fold both sides in along the dotted lines.
Step 4) Fold the the corners of the top layer of paper down along the dotted lines.
Step 5) Turn the paper over.
Step 6) Fold both sides in along the dotted lines.
Step 7) Fold the top layer of paper down along the dotted line. Repeat on the other side.
Step 8) Fold both sides out along the dotted lines.
Step 9) Fold both corners down along the dotted lines.
Step 10) Fold both sides up along the dotted lines.
Step 11) Fold both sides in along the dotted lines.
Step 12) Turn the paper over.
Step 13) Fold the model in half and then unfold it. This will give the platypus a bit of a 3D shape.
The complete platypus
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