Origami Whale Craft
In this post, learn to make an origami whale! Discover step-by-step images, with instructions, to create your own origami whale or teach your children how to do origami.
In this post, we will walk through the step-by-step process of creating an adorable origami whale, with photos included. So, clear a space and gather your homeschool class, and let’s get started!
List of Supplies for Origami Whale Craft
- VALUE PACK OF 500 WITH 20 VIBRANT COLORS: The bulk pack of 500 drawing paper is a premium yet value for money option. You get a great collection of 20 vivid colors including three metallic colors. The ideal oragaminpaper having size of 6 x 6 inches is perfect for every origami project.
- NO TEARING & EASY TO FOLD: Made of high quality 70 gsm papers, our kraft paper won’t tear, rip, or curl on the sides. Despite its durability. Colored copy paper is flexible enough to hold the crease and shape very well, making it great for mini crafts. Double-sided oragami color paper means you can use it for any DIY job!
Instructions for the Origami Whale Craft
Step 1
Select light-weight blue craft paper for the origami whale base and a light blue, gray, or white paper for the belly part. Prepare the colored craft paper by cutting it into a square, approx. 15 cm x 15 cm.
Step 2
Place the square paper on a flat surface. Fold the square papers in half, vertically.
Step 3
Hold a closed corner of the folded paper and fold it up, by aligning half of the closed side along the middle of the current pattern.
Step 4
Unfold the last 2 folds.
Step 5
Make mountain folds along the diagonal creases and half of the vertical crease from the outer point of the triangle creases. Make a valley fold along the remaining vertical crease.
Step 6
Flatten the pattern along the folds.
Step 7
Place the current pattern on a flat surface with the wide side facing the top.
Step 8
Leaving 1/3 part at the closed side of the diagonal edge, fold the rest of it by 35 degrees inside the pattern.
Step 9
Fold out 1 cm of the top pointy end by a cm. This is the tail fin of the origami whale.
Step 10
Draw the top layer of the tail fin below the other part of the fin.
Step 11
Unfold the current top part of the tail fin.
Step 12
Fold the tail fin end inwards.
Step 13
Fold the open corner of the top layer and align it with the closed side of the current pattern.
Step 14
Unfold the last fold.
Step 15
Fold the open side on the left side of the crease and align it with the diagonal crease.
Step 16
Unfold the back layer of the last fold.
Step 17
Turn the current pattern to the other side.
Step 18
Hold the closed corner on the opposite side of the crease and join it to the crease by creating a fold parallel to the crease.
Step 19
Make a fold along the crease.
Step 20
Turn the current pattern to the other side.
Step 21
Make a fold along the yellow marked line.
Step 22
Unfold the top folds on the right side of the current pattern.
Step 23
Fold in the closed side along the crease.
Step 24
Make a fold along the marked yellow line.
Step 25
Now, make a fold along the diagonal crease on the bottom.
Step 26
Turn the current pattern to the other side. Attach a white paper cutout to the top trapezoid-like part. Use a Sharpie to draw the eye and mouth of the origami whale.
More Origami and Paper Crafts
Here are some other paper crafts you might want to try with your homeschool class, including some simple origami projects for younger children.
- Origami Bird Craft
- Intricate Origami Leaf
- Endangered Animal Paper Bookmarks
- Easy Origami for Kids
- Creative 3D Paper Art
- Polar Bear Paper Bookmark
