How to make an origami cat face
Origami Cat Face: try all 6 steps in the 3D player. Turn and replay every move. Print the complete diagram sheet or save it as PDF.
A traditional triangle cat head with two pointed ears and a straight forehead.
- You need
- One square of origami paper and a pen for the face. No glue or scissors.
- Start
- Start white side up, with one corner pointing up. The colored side will show on the face.
- Tips
- Match the two ear angles before pressing firmly.
- Draw the face after all the folding is done.
Draw the cat’s face
Press the folds flat. Draw two dot eyes, a small nose, a smile and two short whiskers on each cheek. The finished cat face, with its ears pointing up and its smooth colored front.
Step-by-step diagrams
- 1
Make a triangle
Fold the bottom corner up to the top corner.
- 2
Mark the middle
Fold the right corner to the left corner, press lightly, and open.
- 3
Flatten the forehead
Fold the top point down a little, taking both layers with it.
- 4
Raise the left ear
Fold the left corner upward along the slanted line, leaving its tip to the left of the forehead.
- 5
Raise the right ear
Fold the right corner upward to match the first ear.
- 6
Turn over
Turn the head over so the ear and forehead flaps are behind the face.
- ✓
Finish
Press the folds flat. Draw two dot eyes, a small nose, a smile and two short whiskers on each cheek. The finished cat face, with its ears pointing up and its smooth colored front.
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