Crawl into a fun new paper-folding project with this origami beetle! With a series of clever folds, a simple square of paper transforms into a little beetle with its distinctive body and insect shape. It’s a fun project for bug lovers, nature fans, and anyone looking to add a new creature to their origami collection.
How to Make an Easy Origami Beetle
Difficulty:
Easy
Learn how to make an easy origami beetle with clear step-by-step instructions that make every fold simple to follow.
Step 1
1
Start with a square sheet of an origami paper. I am using an 7×7 inches origami paper.
If you only have regular paper, follow these instructions on how to make a square origami paper.
If you only have regular paper, follow these instructions on how to make a square origami paper.
Step 2
2
Fold in half, diagonally.
Step 3
3
Unfold. We just needed a crease line.
Step 4
4
Fold in half, diagonally from the other side.
Step 5
5
Rotate the model as shown.
Step 6
6
Fold the bottom corner upward to meet the top edge.
Step 7
7
Unfold. We just needed a crease line.
Step 8
8
Fold the top edge to meet the mid crease.
Step 9
9
Turn the model over.
Step 10
10
Fold the bottom left edge upward to meet the top edge.
Step 11
11
Unfold. We just needed a crease line.
Step 12
12
Fold the bottom right edge upward to meet the top edge and then unfold.
Step 13
13
Fold the left side diagonally to the right in such a way that the flap corner matches the diagonal crease end.
Step 14
14
Repeat the same step on the left side too.
Step 15
15
Turn the model over and Voila!
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