Origami Squid/jellyfish
Introduction: Origami Squid/jellyfish
One day, I wanted to make a origami octopus, but the instructions were too difficult to understand, so I thought, why not make my own sea creature? And that’s was I did. The origami squid/jellyfish has similar steps as to making an origami crane. It’s a easy one to make!
Supplies
- square sheet of paper, color of your choice
- scissors
- coloring supplies (this is optional)
Step 1: Fold Paper in Half Into a Triangle
If the paper is not a square, you won’t be able to do this.
Step 2: Repeat Step 1 Again
Step 3: Squash Fold One Side
open up the top two layers and flatten it.
Step 4: Repeat on the Other Side
Flip the paper over and repeat step 3 on the other side. Once you did that, you should have a square base.
Step 5: Squash Fold Start
Your paper should be facing you the same way as the picture for the last step. Take the top two layers and fold the left and right to the crease in the middle of the diamond. If you are confused, take a look at the image.
Step 6: Fold the Top Down
Take the top triangle (includes all layers) and fold it down as shown in the picture.
Step 7: Unfold
Unfold all the folds we have made in steps 5 through 6.
Step 8: Flip Paper Up and Squash Fold
Step 9: Flip and Repeat
Flip the paper and repeat steps 5 through 8.
Step 10: Make a Tiny Fold on Both Sides
Repeat on both sides.
Step 11: Cut 4 Tentacles
Flip your paper to the side. Cut it along the crease in the middle. 966
Do the same on the other side.
Step 12: Cut Through the Middle ( All Layers) on the Left and Right to the Horizontal Crease in the Middle.
Now you have made a origami squid! To make a jellyfish, keep scrolling.
Step 13: Make the Jellyfish
Squids have 8 tentacles, while jellyfish have up to 15. If you want your jellyfish eight tentacles, then you don’t need to cut anymore. But if you want more tentacles, you may cut more. Open up the top fold both points at the top down, but fold it inside. If you like, you may try to separate the tentacles, but try not to rip the paper. You can also curl the tips of the tentacles.
Step 14: Add a Face (optional)
You can use markers or any supply to make a face for your little sea creature. I used a marker for mine.
Step 15: Done!
Now you have made a origami squid/jellyfish! Make sure to post a picture of you finished results :) 879