How to Make an Origami Dove

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Origami dove final
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
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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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Rotate the paper into a diamond.

Step 3
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Fold the bottom corner to meet the top corner.

Step 4
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Fold in half again by folding the left corner to the right corner.

Step 5
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Unfold.

Step 6
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Fold the right corner to the top corner.

Step 7
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Fold the left corner to the top corner.

Step 8
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Take the left flap and fold it in half by folding its top corner to the bottom corner.

Step 9
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Take the right flap and fold it in half by folding its top corner to the bottom corner.

Step 10
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Unfold.

Step 11
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Fold the left corner to meet at the center.

Step 12
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Fold the right corners to meet at the center.

Step 13
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Unfold.

Step 14
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Open the left flap.

Step 15
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Do an inverted fold by denting the corner in, using the creases you made.

Step 16
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Fold the left corner to the top corner.

Step 17
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Flatten the fold well.

Step 18
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Unfold the right flap.

Step 19
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Do an inverted fold on right side too.

Step 20
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Fold in half.

Step 21
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Fold the top flap diagonally down to the left.

Step 22
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Turn the model over.

Step 23
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Fold the top flap diagonally down to the right.

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

Step 26
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Turn the model over.

Step 27
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Now we’ll repeat the fold on this side. Again, fold the crease diagonally just as you see in the picture.

Step 28
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Fold the top piece (which is the tail) to the right, along the lines you created with the wing.

Step 29
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Unfold the tail.

Step 30
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Take the right side of the figure and open it up to the left.

Step 31
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Using the creases as guide, do an inside reverse fold on the tail.

Step 32
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Once the tail is tucked inside, fold the dove back together.

Step 33
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Take the top wing and fold it diagonally left.

Step 34
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Turn the model over.

Step 35
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Fold the left wing diagonally to the right.

Step 36
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Rotate the model so the head is on the top.

Step 37
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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
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Unfold again.

Step 39
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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
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That’s it. You’re done!

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