Introduction

This tutorial walks you through folding a yoshizawa butterflyfrom a single square sheet of paper. Follow each step in order, take your time with the creases, and you'll have a finished yoshizawa butterfly in about 5 min.

Step by Step

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   Step 1

   Start with the colored side of the paper facing up. Fold and unfold in half both horizontally and vertically.

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   Step 2

   Turn the paper over.

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   Step 3

   Fold and unfold both diagonals.

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   Step 4

   Collapse the paper as shown on the diagram using the existing creases, making the Waterbomb base.

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   Step 5

   Fold the top layer ́s corners up to meet the top corner.

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   Step 6

   Turn the model over.

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   Step 7

   Gently lift the bottom corner of the top layer up. Then, make a soft fold at the center without flattening the sides. Make sure the corner goes over the edge of the paper.

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   Step 8

   Fold the top corner tip down over the top edge and crease firmly. Then, turn the model over.

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   Step 9

   Gently fold the wings toward you to help shape the butterfly and lock the model in place.

Finished Model

Congratulations!You've completed this tutorial.