Complete illustrated tutorial on squid origami for children

Complete illustrated tutorial on squid origami for children

What animal is the most mysterious in the ocean? Maybe the first thing many children think of is the squid. It is indeed the case. Just from this origami illustration, we can feel the hidden meaning behind the squid’s strange body shape. A sense of mystery. However, although the squid itself is relatively mysterious, making this origami squid is not very complicated and is also full of fun, so you might as well give it a try!

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1. Fold the diagonal line of the square paper and two vertical horizontal lines in half, and then unfold it to leave six creases.

2. Then fold the upper right edge toward the middle.

3. Then fold the left oblique edge toward the middle, and then restore it, leaving a crease.

4. At this time, follow the white thick arrow to open the folded edge in the second step, and still fold the left oblique edge toward the middle as shown in the third step.

5. After pressing and flattening, fold the top triangle to the left according to the white rough cut.

6. Fold the right part of the top quadrilateral to the left.

7. Then fold the right corner to the left.

8. Continue to fold the right corner of the origami model to the left.

9. Then restore the previous right part of the top quadrilateral.

10. Then repeat steps six to nine.

11. Then fold the bottom corner of the origami model upward.

12. Make another turn and noteIt is important to control the amplitude of the retracement.

13. Use scissors to cut the bottom to form a tassel shape.

14. At this time, use your hands to make some adjustments to the cut paper strips.

15. Turn the origami model over again.

16. After drawing the eyes, a very interesting origami squid for children is ready!