How to fold an origami cat face: easy steps for kids

Pointy ears, a little nose, and a face you get to draw yourself. It's one of the easiest animals in origami.

Difficulty (estimate)

Easy

Time (estimate)

under 5 minutes

Materials

One square of paper, 15 × 15 cm (6 × 6 in), plus a marker for the face.

1. 1. Fold the square in half corner to corner to make a triangle.

2. 2. Fold the left and right corners down to the bottom corner.

   Tip: Now you have a smaller diamond.

3. 3. Fold the two top flaps up and out to make the ears.

4. 4. Fold the top corner down.

5. 5. Turn it over and fold the bottom layer up.

6. 6. Fold the tip of the top layer down to make the nose.

7. 7. Tuck the bottom corner inside the model.

   Tip: Fold it at the same height as the crease from step 4.

8. 8. Draw on the eyes and whiskers.

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