The cutest Easter surprise awaits! This adorable origami chick in egg is perfect for celebrating spring – imagine a sweet little chick peeking out from its cracked eggshell, ready to explore the world. Super beginner-friendly, taking just 5 minutes to complete.
For the best results, try using paper that has different colors on each side – this creates beautiful contrast between the chick and its shell, making your little one truly come to life!
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: 15×15 cm
- Total Steps: 9
- Difficulty: Easy
Material
Prepare a piece of 15×15 cm square paper with different colors on each side to create a cute 11×9 cm origami chicken in egg.
Step by Step Instructions
Step 1
Fold the paper in half vertically, leave a crease, and unfold it.
Step 2
Fold the bottom corner upward along the black dotted line.
Step 3
Fold the left and right corners along the black dotted lines, making the bottom left and right edges align with the center vertical crease.
Step 4
Flip the paper from left to right.
Step 5
Fold the top left and right edges to align with the vertical crease.
Step 6
Fold the top corner along the black dotted line toward the bottom left side, then fold it upward to form a zigzag shape.
Step 7
Flip the paper from left to right.
Step 8
Fold these two corners along the two diagonal black dotted lines, leave two creases, and unfold them.
Step 9
Fold these two corners backward along the creases you just made, flatten the fold, and draw an eye for this chicken.
What’s Next
Now you have finished your little chicken. These sweet chicks make perfect spring decorations, gift toppers, or fun activities with kids. Don’t miss our other Easter favorites to complete your collection, the Easy Easter Egg for simple elegance, and our three-dimensional Origami Chick that stands beautifully on its own. Happy folding and welcome spring!
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