How to Make an Origami Reindeer

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This origami reindeer is a simple design, and can be attempted by a paper folder of any level. It's great for using up unwanted murky brown origami paper, and it can make for a creative Christmas decoration!

Edit Steps1Start with a circular sheet of paper.

2Fold it across one diagonal.

3Unfold it again.

4Fold one side of the square to meet the line made by the diagonal fold.

5Repeat this for the adjacent side of the square.

6Repeat the previous two steps for the remaining sides of the square without unfolding anything.

7Fold it in half, from point to point, as shown, and then unfold it.

8Put your finger in one of the flaps.

9Pull out the point, using the previous fold as a template, and press it down.

10Repeat the previous two steps for the other flap.

11Fold it in half along its length as shown.

12Pull the point that the flaps point towards back into the middle in a reverse fold. Flatten it down to construct the neck.

13Fold both of the flaps back as shown. These are your reindeer's front legs.

14Make a reverse fold at the top of the neck, beginning the formation of the head.

15Unfold the head as shown.

16Fold the point underneath to make the nose more flat.

17Fold the top of the head in half over to the opposite side as shown.

18Make a reverse fold and flatten as shown to create the beginnings of the hind legs.

19Make another reverse fold about half way down the hind legs and flatten it to see the fully formed hind legs.

20Cut up the back of the neck as shown, without actually completely cutting off any part of the reindeer.

21Split the middle of this flap right up the back of the reindeer's neck. You'll end up with four little prongs.

22Fold the prongs upwards to form antlers and complete the reindeer.

23Done.

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Edit TipsUse specialised origami paper for a professional look, with brown on one side and white on the other.If you are making this during the Christmas season, perhaps you could think about adding a red nose and making Rudolph.

Edit WarningsBe careful with scissors, and if you are a child, get parental supervision.

Edit Things You'll NeedA square sheet of paperScissors

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