Make a Paper Lion: Easy Origami Lion Instructions

Easy Origami LionLearn how to make an origami paper lion with instructions below.
Difficulty: Easy!

Learn how to make this ferocious, simple origami lion with just a few simple folds.

Easy Origami Lion Step 1 Step 1: Start with a square sheet of origami paper, color side down. If you only have regular rectangular paper, follow instructions on how to make origami paper.
Easy Origami Lion Step 2-1Easy Origami Lion Step 2-2 Step 2: Fold the left half to the right, corner to corner, then unfold.
Easy Origami Lion Step 3-1Easy Origami Lion Step 3-2 Step 3: Fold the top half down, then unfold again.
Easy Origami Lion Step 4 Step 4: Fold a part of the bottom corner up as shown in the picture.
Easy Origami Lion Step 5 Step 5: Fold the left and right corners in above the horizontal crease like in the picture.
Easy Origami Lion Step 6 Step 6: Turn the paper over horizontally.
Easy Origami Lion Step 7-1Easy Origami Lion Step 7-2 Step 7: Fold down the top part, beginning at slightly below the halfway crease.
Easy Origami Lion Step 8 Step 8: Turn the figure over.
Easy Origami Lion Step 9 Step 9: Draw on the face.