How to Make a Paper Whale

Difficulty: Medium
Learn how to make a paper whale by following the step by step instructions below. The steps are very easy to follow and you should be able to fold a paper whale in just a few minutes! These instructions were requested by Arkive, an online image library dedicated to endangered species. Visit Arkive to see videos and images of the many cool wildlife plants and animals.
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Step 1: Begin with a square piece of origami paper. If you only have regular 8.5x11 paper, follow these instructions to make a square sheet. |
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Step 2: Fold the paper in half by folding the left corner to the right corner, then unfold. |
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Step 3: Fold the lower left and right edges to the center, then unfold. |
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Step 4: Now fold the upper left and right edges to the center, then unfold. |
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Step 5: Fold the top corner to the bottom corner, then unfold. Go to Next page to continue learning how to make a paper whale. |