How to Make an Easy Origami Skull

This origami skull by Sébastien Limet is a simple, clean design with an enjoyable folding sequence that’s easy to follow.

It’s perfect for beginners or anyone looking for a Halloween origami that’s both simple and striking.

It’s also a great introduction to shaping with the eyes and nose that reveal the color underneath, adding depth and character to your skull.

And if you’re curious, this model is actually the base of a more advanced origami skull (the one on the featured image) available inside our Origami Circle.

Origami Skull Step-by-Step Instructions

• Difficulty: Easy – Beginner Level 5
• Folding time: 10 minutes

Step 1

Start with the colored side of the paper facing up. Fold and unfold the paper in half vertically and horizontally.

Step 2

Fold and unfold each edge to meet the centerline.

Step 3

Fold and unfold each corner to the center point.

Step 4

Turn the paper over.

Step 5

Fold and unfold both diagonals.

Step 6

Collapse the paper along the existing creases to form a Waterbomb base.

Step 7

Fold the bottom edge of the top layer upward along the existing crease. Then, fold the bottom edges to the centerline and flatten along the existing creases.

Step 8

Swivel fold the corner upward along the dashed lines.

Step 9

Squash fold the flap created in Step 8 to the left.

Step 10

Repeat Steps 8 and 9 on the right side.

Step 11

Turn the model over from top to bottom.

Step 12

On the left side, lift the top layer.

Step 13

Fold the left edge to the centerline.

Step 14

Fold the layer back down.

Step 15

Repeat Steps 12 to 14 on the right side.

Step 16

Fold the top edge of the top layer down to the horizontal centerline. Make a small pinch mark, then unfold.

Step 17

Fold the top left and right corners inward to the pinch you just made.

Step 18

Fold the top edge down to meet the circled points.

Step 19

Turn the model over.

Step 20

Gently open the top layers around the skull’s eyes and nose to reveal the color change.

💀 Folding tip: Shape them however you like, but be careful, the paper can tear easily here!

The Completed Origami Skull

If you liked folding this easy origami skull, don’t miss the more complex version inside our Origami Circle, where we share exclusive models, diagrams, and workshops each month.

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