How to Fold a Traditional Origami Frog
These instructions will show you how to make a traditional origami frog. This model is a little bit complicated, but if you take a moment to review our Beginnerโs Guide, you should be ok.
Traditional Origami Frog Step-by-Step Instructions
- Difficulty: Beginner Level 5
- Folding time: 15-20 minutes
- Model designer: Traditional
- Paper: Kami 15×15 cm
Step 1
Start with the white side of the paper facing up. Fold in half and unfold.
Step 2
Fold in half the other way and unfold. Flip the paper around.
Step 3
Fold and unfold along the diagonals.
Step 4
Rotate the paper and flip it around.
Step 5
Collapse along the dotted lines to create a Square Base.
Step 6
Squash fold one of the flaps.
Step 7
Flip the paper over and repeat step 6.
Step 8
Fold the top two flaps to the left to reveal another square. Repeat step 6. Turn over the paper and repeat this again.
Step 9
Fold and unfold to the center line.
Step 10
Petal fold the flap, using the folds from step 9.
Step 11
Flip around and repeat steps 9-10.
Step 12
Fold the top two flaps to the left and repeat steps 9-10. Turn over the paper and repeat this again.
Step 13
Fold the sides of the top layer to the center line. Turn around and repeat.
Step 14
Fold the top two flaps to the left and repeat step 13. Turn over the paper and repeat this again.
Step 15
Inside reverse fold the front pair of flaps to bring the legs up. Flip the model around.
Step 16
Inside reverse fold the pair of flaps to bring the legs outwards.
Step 17
Inside reverse fold the pairs of flaps.
Step 18
Inside reverse fold the tips of the flaps.
Step 19
Mountain fold the top part of the head down.
Alternative technique: Blow air into the bottom hole (between the legs) to make the frog puff up. You’ll get a 3D frog:
The Completed Origami Frog
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its nice :]
It’s gonna be useful to practice in my scout community.
Thank you
phoenix loves frogs. so its good