This is a super cute finger penguin. It’s a little bit complex, but the result is great and lovely. The finished 3D penguin can stand on a table or be worn on your fingers.

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.

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  • Folding time: 15 minutes
  • Paper: 15ร—15 cm
  • Difficulty: Easy, Beginner friendly

Material

Get a 15*15 cm origami square paper, with one blue and one white side, and you will get a 5.7*4cm mini penguin. You can also use square paper with one black and one white side to get a classic penguin.

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Easy Origami 3D Penguin Video

Step by Step Tutorials

Step 1

Start with the white side of the paper facing up and fold it in half diagonally.

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Step 2

Fold the left corner to the right diagonally, crease it well then unfold it.

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Step 3

Fold both left and right corners to meet the bottom corner.

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Step 4

Then fold them up along the black dotted line respectively.

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Step 5

Fold the bottom corner of the top layer up along the black dotted line.

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Step 6

Then fold the left and right corners that you just folded to the center.

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Step 7

Fold the top corner down a little along the black dotted line, crease it well then unfold it.

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Step 8

Repeat this from the right side.

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Step 9

Pinch the top little corner, and press it down along the existing creases on both sides.

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Step 10

Flip it over.

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Step 11

Fold both left and right edges to meet the central crease.

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Step 12

Fold the bottom corner up along the dotted line.

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Step 13

Flip the paper over again.

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Step 14

Open it from the bottom slightly.

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Step 15

Fold the midpoint of the bottom edge of its belly inward a little bit. Now you can wear it on your finger from the bottom hole.

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