How to Make an Origami Dove

Difficulty: Intermediate

Learn how to fold an Origami dove, symbol of peace and love, with our beginner-friendly tutorial. Easy, calming, and perfect for meaningful decorations!

This origami dove is a graceful take on the classic peace dove, often depicted carrying an olive branch. Symbolizing hope and harmony, the dove holds a special place in Jewish and Christian traditions, making this origami design a meaningful choice for holidays, weddings, or any occasion that celebrates peace and faith.

Some of the folds can be a bit tricky, but don’t worry, just follow the steps carefully and you’ll be able to create your own elegant origami dove in no time.

Step 1

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

Rotate the paper into a diamond.

Step 3

Fold the bottom corner to meet the top corner.

Step 4

Fold in half again by folding the left corner to the right corner.

Step 5

Unfold.

Step 6

Fold the right corner to the top corner.

Step 7

Fold the left corner to the top corner.

Step 8

Take the left flap and fold it in half by folding its top corner to the bottom corner.

Step 9

Take the right flap and fold it in half by folding its top corner to the bottom corner.

Step 10

Unfold.

Step 11

Fold the left corner to meet at the center.

Step 12

Fold the right corners to meet at the center.

Step 13

Unfold.

Step 14

Open the left flap.

Step 15

Do an inverted fold by denting the corner in, using the creases you made.

Step 16

Fold the left corner to the top corner.

Step 17

Flatten the fold well.

Step 18

Unfold the right flap.

Step 19

Do an inverted fold on right side too.

Step 20

Fold in half.

Step 21

Fold the top flap diagonally down to the left.

Step 22

Turn the model over.

Step 23

Fold the top flap diagonally down to the right.

Step 24

Fold the wing diagonally down to the right. The crease must run from the upper right corner to the corner where the wing and body meets.

Step 25

After step 24, you’ll see a diagonal crease (as shown). Fold it back. I just wanted to show you diagonal crease.

Step 26

Turn the model over.

Step 27

Now we’ll repeat the fold on this side. Again, fold the crease diagonally just as you see in the picture.

Step 28

Fold the top piece (which is the tail) to the right, along the lines you created with the wing.

Step 29

Unfold the tail.

Step 30

Take the right side of the figure and open it up to the left.

Step 31

Using the creases as guide, do an inside reverse fold on the tail.

Step 32

Once the tail is tucked inside, fold the dove back together.

Step 33

Take the top wing and fold it diagonally left.

Step 34

Turn the model over.

Step 35

Fold the left wing diagonally to the right.

Step 36

Rotate the model so the head is on the top.

Step 37

Now on to the head. Take a small portion of the corner at the bottom of the figure and fold it just as you see in the picture.

Step 38

Unfold again.

Step 39

Open the figure. Now invert the corner so it’s tucked inside the other way. Crease the left and right sides so the head remains that way.

Step 40

That’s it. You’re done!

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How to Make an Origami Dove

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