Easy Dollar Bill Origami Dog Instruction

Who says money can only sit in your wallet? With a few simple folds, I can transform an ordinary dollar bill into an adorable origami dog!

I discovered this charming creation while experimenting with traditional origami dog designs. The secret technique is surprisingly straightforward: first, I fold the dollar bill into a perfect square, then follow the classic origami dog method. The result is beautifully geometric yet undeniably cute, featuring a small triangular tail, rectangular body, and trapezoidal head.

The design might look slightly abstract, but it captures the honest charm of a friendly pup. Those clean, sharp lines always remind me of a West Highland Terrier!

If you are new to origami, start here from our beginner guide to know the basics and how to read the step-by-step instructions.

Folding time: 5 minutes
Paper: A Dollar Bill
Total Steps: 12
Difficulty: Easy

Material

Prepare a piece of a dollar bill to create a lovely origami shirt. A slightly new and crisp bill would create a better effect.

Step by Step Instructions

Step 1

Place the money with the numbers facing up to begin folding. Fold the left edge to align with the top edge, then fold the left triangular layer to the right side along its right edge.

Step 2

Fold the right edge along the dotted line, leaving a crease, and unfold it.

Step 3

Expand the bill completely.

Step 4

Fold the left and right edges along the existing vertical creases.

Step 5

Fold the bill in half diagonally from bottom left to top right, leaving a crease, and unfold it.

Step 6

Fold the bill in half diagonally from top left to bottom right, leaving a crease, and unfold it.

Step 7

Fold the four corners to meet the center intersection point formed by creases, and then rotate it 45 degrees clockwise.

Step 8

Fold the left to the left side along its left edge and fold the left corner of the right triangle to the right side along the blue dotted line. Next, fold the left corner of the left triangle to meet the midpoint of its right edge.

Step 9

Unfold the top and bottom triangles, and fold the left flap back to the right side along its right edge. Then, fold the bill in half horizontally from top to bottom.

Step 10

Fold the bottom corner of the top layer along the blue dotted line, then fold it back to the bottom side along the existing diagonal crease.

Step 11

Flip the bill from left to right, and repeat the previous step.

Fold the bottom corner along the blue dotted line, then fold it back to the bottom side along the existing diagonal crease.

Step 12

Rotate the paper 90 degrees from back to front and slightly expand the bill to take out the tucked layer, flatten the fold, and rotate it back.

What’s Next

Our origami puppy resembles a dollar bill origami dog, with one key difference: this puppy has two ears, making it even cuter. You can also draw eyes and a nose for it yourself. Best of all, it’s simple to make!

How about making an origami dog bookmark, It has a large nose and mouth, with small eyes and ears, giving this dog a cute and silly appearance, combining cuteness and practicality.