How to Make an Origami Turtle Parent and Baby: Easy Step-by-Step Guide
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πTraditional Washi or Kami Paper
π¬Video Tutorial
πStep-by-Step Diagram
π Folding Steps
- Step 1: Fold the paper in half vertically and horizontally, crease well, then unfold.
- Step 2: Fold the top and bottom edges to the center crease, following the dashed lines.
- Step 3: Fold both side edges to the center to create creases, then unfold.
- Step 4: Fold the top-left and bottom-left corners diagonally inwards to create creases, then unfold.
- Step 5: From the top, open the layers of paper and flatten (squash fold) to form the head.
- Step 6: Fold both side edges of the head inwards along the dashed lines.
- Step 7: Reverse fold the tip (snout) inwards along the dashed lines.
- Step 8: Flip the paper over.
- Step 9: Reverse fold the back corners to shape the hind legs/tail along the dashed lines.
- Step 10: Curve fold the corners of the legs to create a more defined shape along the dashed lines.
- Step 11: Fold the upper body down in half along the dashed lines.
- Step 12: Fold the corners of the legs diagonally inwards to create creases, then unfold.
- Step 13: Perform an inside reverse fold for the leg corners along the dashed lines.
- Step 14: Make a small fold in the middle of the head to create a curve.
- Step 15: Draw the eyes and complete your masterpiece.
