Penguin

A penguin with a white belly. The head uses an outside reverse fold.

Why this level: Mostly easy folds, with one outside reverse fold for the head.

You need: 1 sheet of origami paper

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Steps at a glance

1. Crease the diagonal
Colored side up as a diamond. Fold the left corner to the right corner and unfold.
2. Turn over
Turn over so the white side is up.
3. Fold the sides in (belly)
From the top point, fold both sides toward the center, leaving a V-shaped gap for the white belly.
4. Turn over
Turn the model over again.
5. Fold the side corners in
Fold the side points in a little. These become the flippers.
6. Fold the bottom point up
Fold the bottom point up to make a flat base.
7. Fold in half
Fold the left half over onto the right half.
8. Head: outside reverse fold
Pre-crease the top point at an angle, then wrap it down around the outside to form the head and beak.
9. Stand it up
Open the body slightly so it stands. Your penguin is done!