How to Make an Origami Tomato
Make an origami tomato with just one sheet of paper and a few simple steps. Tomato lovers won’t want to miss this tutorial.
![origami tomato | Origami Ok](https://origamiok.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/6月3日成品-224-拷贝.webp)
We provide step-by-step diagram instructions and beginner-friendly videos. Check both for quicker learning.
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
- Difficulty: Easy, Beginner friendly
Material
Get a 15*15 cm origami paper, one yellow and one white side, and you will get a 9*10 cm chicken face. Other sizes of square paper will be also available.
![origami tomato | Origami Ok](https://origamiok.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/origami-tomato.webp)
Easy Origami Tomato Video
Step by Step Instructions
Step 1
Start with the white side of the paper facing up, fold the bottom right edge to the top left, crease it well then unfold.
![origami tomato | Origami Ok](https://origamiok.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/origami-tomato-01.webp)
Step 2
Fold the bottom left to the top right, crease it well then unfold.
![origami tomato | Origami Ok](https://origamiok.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/origami-tomato-02.webp)
Step 3
Flip it over.
![origami tomato | Origami Ok](https://origamiok.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/origami-tomato-03.webp)
Step 4
Fold it in half horizontally, crease it well then unfold.
![origami tomato | Origami Ok](https://origamiok.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/origami-tomato-04.webp)
Step 5
Then fold it in half vertically, crease it well then unfold, now we get four intersected creases.
![origami tomato | Origami Ok](https://origamiok.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/origami-tomato-05.webp)
Step 6
Flip it over again.
![origami tomato | Origami Ok](https://origamiok.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/origami-tomato-06.webp)
Step 7
Now we are going to make a water bomb fold.
Use both hands to pinch the two creases on the right and left. Then push them down to make these two creases and the top crease meets the bottom edge.
Flatten the fold, getting a smaller square.
![origami tomato | Origami Ok](https://origamiok.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/origami-tomato-07.webp)
Step 8
Rotate it 180 degrees clockwise, make the opening up.
![origami tomato | Origami Ok](https://origamiok.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/origami-tomato-08.webp)
Step 9
Switch viewpoints and look down from the top.
![origami tomato | Origami Ok](https://origamiok.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/origami-tomato-09.webp)
Step 10
Fold the bottom layer inward a little.
![origami tomato | Origami Ok](https://origamiok.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/origami-tomato-10.webp)
Step 11
Similarly, fold the top layer inward a little.
![origami tomato | Origami Ok](https://origamiok.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/origami-tomato-11.webp)
Step 12
Lay it down flat.
![origami tomato | Origami Ok](https://origamiok.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/origami-tomato-12.webp)
Step 13
Fold the top corners of the two small triangles at the top down diagonally.
![origami tomato | Origami Ok](https://origamiok.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/origami-tomato-13.webp)
Step 14
Fold the left, right, and bottom corners a little towards the center.
![origami tomato | Origami Ok](https://origamiok.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/origami-tomato-14.webp)
Step 15
Flip it the paper over again.
![origami tomato | Origami Ok](https://origamiok.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/origami-tomato-15.webp)
Step 16
Paint green leaves and highlights for this lovely tomato.
![origami tomato | Origami Ok](https://origamiok.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/origami-tomato-16.webp)
What’s Next
Such a cute origami tomato is done, now you can check our other easy origami fruits, enjoy folding!
Other easy origami fruit ideas
![origami tomato | Origami Ok](https://origamiok.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/6月3日成品-225-拷贝.webp)