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How to Make an Origami Butterfly

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Learn how to fold a beautiful butterfly with our easy, step-by-step instructions and helpful images.

This origami butterfly is lovely and looks even better with nice origami paper. The wings spread out nicely and the body comes up a little to give it a more realistic look. The head adds another dimension of realism and if you like, you can make and attach some antennas for a more complete look.

This origami butterfly is best when hung from the ceiling, but it is also elegant as wall art, mobile phone decorations, additional room decorations, gift cards, or appreciation gift wraps.

It is perfect to use each butterfly with a small magnet on the back to hang on the magnetic bulletin board above your desk or as a refrigerator magnet. They significantly contribute to making your room brighter and fresher.

These easy origami butterflies are an ideal springtime pastime for children and adults. You can also make this butterfly origami in whatever size you desire. It is simple to construct and fold. You’ll be folding these adorable paper butterflies in no time if you follow the step-by-step directions for origami butterflies.

Step 1
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Start with a square piece of 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.

Step 2
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If you are using a two color sided origami paper then face the lighter side upwards.

Step 3
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Fold the paper in half by folding the upper left corner to the lower right corner.

Step 4
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Unfold. You now have a diagonal crease where the dotted gray line goes.

Step 5
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Fold in half again by folding the upper right corner to the lower left.

Step 6
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Unfold.

Step 7
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Fold in half again by folding the top half back.

Step 8
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Unfold.

Step 9
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Bring the left and right creases together to form this triangle.

Step 10
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Fold the left and right corner of the top layer to the top corner of the triangle.

Step 11
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Turn the model over.

Step 12
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Fold the bottom part of the triangle up with a portion of the top corner showing, like in the picture.

Step 13
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Turn the model over.

Step 14
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Pull down the left flap of the triangle and the side will be forced to bend in. Fold and flatten the side down.

Step 15
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Like before, pull down the right flap and fold in the side.

Step 16
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Turn the model over.

Step 17
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Fold down the top triangle.

Step 18
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Fold a good portion of the triangle back up, but leave some parts folded down.

Step 19
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Slightly pust the flaps together and now you have a very cute origami butterfly ready to fly. Just kidding!

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