Introduction

This tutorial walks you through folding a giraffefrom a single square sheet of paper. Follow each step in order, take your time with the creases, and you'll have a finished giraffe in about 10 min.

Step by Step

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   Step 1

   Start with the colored side facing up in a diamond position. Fold along the vertical diagonal, then unfold.

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   Step 2

   Fold the bottom left and right edges to the centerline.

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   Step 3

   Turn the paper over.

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   Step 4

   Fold the two creases from Step 2 to the centerline.

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   Step 5

   Fold the top corner down along the dotted line where the white and colored sides meet. Then, unfold.

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   Step 6

   Repeat on the left side. Then, turn the model over.

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   Step 7

   Fold the top left corner down to meet the bottom right edge. The edges on both sides of the corner should align. Only crease from the top corner to the centerline.

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   Step 8

   Repeat on the left side.

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   Step 9

   Fold the top corner down along the dotted line from the left to the right corner. Then, unfold.

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    Step 10

    Turn the model over.

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    Step 11

    Fold the bottom left edge up (top layer only) to the nearest line. Only crease from the corner to the centerline.

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    Step 12

    Now fold that same edge to the centerline, but only crease from the Step 11 crease to the bottom corner.

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    Step 13

    Repeat Steps 11 and 12 on the right side.

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    Step 14

    Fold the bottom corner up and collapse the model along the creases made in Steps 11 to 13.

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    Step 15

    Flip the model over, top to bottom.

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    Step 16

    Bring the back flap up and fold along the existing creases. It won’t lie flat—don’t force it.

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    Step 17

    Fold the right side of the model to the back.

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    Step 18

    Rotate the model 90° counterclockwise.

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    Step 19

    Open the left flaps and bring them up making an outside reverse fold.

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    Step 20

    Fold down along the dotted line to pre-crease the head. Crease well, then unfold.

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    Step 21

    Open the outer flaps and make an outside reverse fold to form the head. The outer layers will form the bottom of the head.

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    Step 22

    Inside reverse fold the tip of the head.

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    Step 23

    Bring the right corner inside the model and make a crimp fold along the existing creases.

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    Step 24

    Fold the tail along the dotted line where the two layers meet. Then, unfold.

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    Finished Giraffe

    Crimp fold the tail using the crease from Step 24. Adjust the angle to your liking.

Finished Model

Congratulations!You've completed this tutorial.