Make Paper Reindeer: Easy Origami Reindeer Instructions

Difficulty: Easy
It's almost Christmas, so now's the perfect time to make an origami reindeer designed by myself! Simply follow these easy instructions to learn how to make one right now. The origami reindeer is best made with square origami paper colored on one side. It's okay to use plain white paper, but you can also print a colored, square paper from the Printable Origami Paper page if you like.
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Step 1: Start with a square piece of origami paper, color side up. If you only have regular 8.5x11 paper, follow these instructions to make a square sheet. You can also use these colorful Printable Origami Paper. |
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Step 2: Fold the left half to the right, then unfold. |
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Step 3: Fold the bottom half to the top. |
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Step 4: Fold the top triangle corner to the bottom edge. Make sure the tip of the corner lines up with the vertical crease in the center. |
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Step 5: Turn the paper over. |
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Step 6: Again, fold the top corner to the bottom edge. |
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Step 7: Fold the left and right sides up diagonally towards the center. |
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Step 8: Fold the top left and right edges to the center. |
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Step 9: Fold the antlers back diagonally like you see in the picture. |
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Step 10: Fold a small part of the antlers upward. |
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Step 11: Turn the reindeer over and draw the face. Now check out the other Christmas origami. Click "Like" if you like this easy origami Reindeer! |