Insects are well known for their vibrant colors and shapes. On this page, you will find all of our origami insects models.
The most popular insect in the world of origami is the butterflies. We have seven basic butterfly for you and you can also try the busy bee, ladybug and Cidada.
Origami insect is the sub-collection of our origami animals, go ahead for other animal ideas.
1. Easy Origami Cicada
Folding time: 10 minutes
Paper: 15×15 cm
Difficulty: Easy, Beginner friendly
For our first origami project, let’s create an Easy Origami Cicada.
You’ll only need a 15×15cm square paper to get started on this fun creation. The beauty of this cicada is that it can be completed in just 10 steps, making it perfect for beginners or when you’re short on time.
Once you’ve folded your cicada, don’t forget to add eyes to bring it to life!
2. Easy Origami Bee
Folding time: 5 minutes
Paper: 15×15 cm
Difficulty: Easy, Beginner friendly
Next up is our Easy Origami Bee, the perfect representation of nature’s busy worker.
This delightful little pollinator can be created using a 15×15cm square paper just like our previous insect. The process involves 14 steps that flow naturally from one to the next.
Once you’ve completed the folding, add some personal touches by drawing eyes and the characteristic stripes on the body and wings.
The design strikes a nice balance between simplicity and detail, giving you a charming bee without requiring expert folding skills. This bee looks lovely displayed alongside the cicada, starting your collection of origami insects. Many folders like to make several bees in different sizes to create a small swarm for decoration.
3. Easy Origami Ladybug
Folding time: 5 minutes
Paper: 15×15 cm
Difficulty: Easy, Beginner friendly
The ladybug is one of the most beloved insects in gardens worldwide, and you can create your own paper version with this Easy Origami Ladybug tutorial.
Using a 15×15cm square paper (preferably red on one side and white on the other), you’ll be able to fold this cute creature in just 9 simple steps.
Once you’ve completed the folding process, add some personality to your ladybug by drawing eyes on the head portion and several black spots on the wings. This simple touch transforms your origami from a geometric shape into a recognizable ladybug.
4. Origami Butterfly
Butterflies are among the most popular origami insects, and for good reason – their symmetrical wings and delicate appearance translate beautifully into paper form.
Our Origami Butterfly collection offers a variety of designs suitable for folders of all skill levels. Whether you’re looking for a quick project or something more involved, you’ll find the perfect butterfly folding pattern here.
Conclusion
As you can see, the world of origami insects offers endless creative possibilities. From the speedy 5-minute projects like our ladybug and sticky note butterfly to more involved designs that produce stunning results, there’s something here for everyone.
The beauty of origami insects lies in their versatility. You can create them from virtually any paper you have on hand—traditional origami paper, sticky notes, dollar bills, or even gum wrappers! Each material gives your creation a unique character and finish.
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