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.
- Folding time: 15 minutes
- Paper: 15×15 cm
- Total steps: 15
- 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.
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.
Step 2
Fold the left corner to the right diagonally, crease it well then unfold it.
Step 3
Fold both left and right corners to meet the bottom corner.
Step 4
Then fold them up along the black dotted line respectively.
Step 5
Fold the bottom corner of the top layer up along the black dotted line.
Step 6
Then fold the left and right corners that you just folded to the center.
Step 7
Fold the top corner down a little along the black dotted line, crease it well then unfold it.
Step 8
Repeat this from the right side.
Step 9
Pinch the top little corner, and press it down along the existing creases on both sides.
Step 10
Flip it over.
Step 11
Fold both left and right edges to meet the central crease.
Step 12
Fold the bottom corner up along the dotted line.
Step 13
Flip the paper over again.
Step 14
Open it from the bottom slightly.
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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It’s so cute~
I made a sword for mine using your sword tutorial and named him Sir Phineas the Warrior Penguin XD
Hi Xiaoran,
That’s adorable! Sir Phineas the Warrior Penguin is such a perfect name, and I love that you combined the penguin with the sword tutorial to create your own unique character. That’s really creative!
Thanks for sharing this with me. It made my day! 🐧⚔️
ayo yesh its cool no offence!
Thanks for the response I really like your origamis and i want to make more XD
You are very welcome, Xiaoran! Knowing you enjoy them makes my day. Have fun folding, and feel free to ask if you have any questions!
I agree with this comment and I appreciate the response, but I did not write this comment lol
Do I just have amnesia
It’s so adorable!
I made this and it turned out so good! It’s so cool!
Great Origami! I hope you make more!!!!
That’s awesome, Alex! I’m so glad it turned out well for you. The 3D penguin is definitely a favorite. I will definitely be posting more tutorials soon, so stay tuned!
It’s a bit tricky. How do i make this???? Please Respond
Hi Alex! I know 3D origami can be a bit challenging at first. Could you tell me which specific step is giving you trouble? I’d be happy to help explain it further!