To make this figure, take a thick sheet of colored paper. A horse made of thin paper will not stand for long – its legs will move in different directions.
Origami – the traditional Japanese art of paper folding, has captivated hearts and minds around the world for centuries. Among the countless shapes and forms that can be created through origami, the origami horse stands out as a symbol of grace, strength, and beauty. In this article, we’ll explore the art of folding an origami horse, a delightful and rewarding paper-craft project that allows you to transform a simple sheet of paper into a miniature equine masterpiece.
How to make an origami horse, step-by-step instructions
1) First, make a square from a standard rectangular sheet by bending the sheet diagonally and cutting off the excess.
2) Now bend along the second diagonal and unfold.
3) Fold the sheet of paper in half horizontally. Immediately fold it straight so that there is no distortion later.
4) Unfold the sheet and fold it vertically. You have a piece of paper with marked lines.
5) Now fold the vertical and horizontal folds that are next to each other together to the center. The diagonal fold between them should be inside the craft. Do the same on the opposite side. You have a square.
6) Fold both sides towards the middle.
7) Fold the top triangle down.
8) Unfold. Take scissors and cut the top sheet from the bottom to the fold exactly in the center.
9) Bend the resulting triangles upward as far as possible.
10) You have two elongated rhombuses. Fold each one in half towards the center.
11) Turn the craft over to the other side. There, bend the edges of the workpiece towards the middle, unfold them, and cut the sheet in the center to the top fold.
12) Bend the resulting triangles upward.
13) Fold them in half too.
14) Turn the craft over so that its cut part is at the top.
15) Bend the corner of the triangle upward.
16) Spread the sheets of the folded figure slightly apart in the area of the folded corner. From the outlined lines you will see a square there.
17) Fold it in half horizontally, folding the sides towards the middle.
This is the belly of the future horse. Iron the folds. If you want it to be like the blue horse’s, then you don’t need to bend the corner. And immediately move on to the next stage of work.
18) Bend the upper right triangle to the side so that its lower part is strictly horizontal.
19) Spread both parts of this triangle from the outside and bend the part inward along the resulting fold. Now the bent part will not protrude.
20) Bend the upper left triangle by one third.
21) This is the head of a horse. Bend the sides of the part so that the fold is on the inside.
22) The horse’s muzzle turned out to be very sharp. Bend the very tip of the muzzle inward. To prevent the legs from being too sharp, their edges can also be slightly bent inward.
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