Origami Chick In Egg: Step-by-Step Instructions

Learn how to fold a cute Easter surprise with these origami chick in egg: step by step instructions. Craft this fun project in minutes!

This adorable model features a sweet little chick peeking out from its cracked eggshell. It is super beginner friendly, taking just 5 minutes to complete with one single sheet of paper.

For the best results, use paper that has different colors on each side. This creates a beautiful contrast between the chick and its shell, making your creation 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!