Otter Origami
Let's create some beautiful pieces while in quarantine! New designs will come on a regular basis. Be sure to tag us with your creations @osu_csumb on Instagram, or email admin@otterstudentunion.org and we will feature some on our social media sites!
Origami Dog Instructions
Step 1 - Fold the paper in half diagonally, making a triangle.
Step 2 - Fold the left and right sides in slightly to form the ears.
Step 3 - Fold the bottom point up to create the mouth.
Step 4 - Fold the back of the bottom point to meet the fold from step 3.
Step 5 - Draw in your dog's eyes and nose.
Step 6 - Take a photo of your creation and share it with us on social media using #CSUMBOtterOrigami and @osu_csumb and you're done! Admire your adorable origami dog and give them a name.
Origami Heart Instructions
Step 1 - Fold the paper in half diagonally both ways and then unfold.
Step 2 - Take the top corner of the paper and fold in to meet the center line created from the previous folds.
Step 3 - Take the bottom corner of the paper and fold to meet the top section.
Step 4 - Fold the left and right sides inwards until the sides touch, creating the top half of the heart.
Step 5 - Take the new left and right corners and fold them backwards, creating the curves of the heart.
Step 6 - Take the top points of your heart and fold them backwards, finishing the heart.
Step 7 - Take a photo of your creation and share it with us on social media using #CSUMBOtterOrigami and @osu_csumb and you're done!
Origami Fish Instructions
Step 1 - Fold the origami paper into quarters and unfold.
Step 2 - Take the top and bottom right corners and fold them inward, meeting the creases created in step 1.
Step 3 - Take the top and bottom left corners and fold them outward, meeting the back of the creases from step 1.
Step 4 - Fold the top point down.
Step 5 - Fold the top point you just had back up partially, creating the fold along the center line.
Step 6 - Fold the bottom point upwards.
Step 7 - Fold the bottom point you just had back up partially, creating the fold along the center line.
Step 8 - Turn your masterpiece around.
Step 9 - Take a photo of your creation and share it with us on social media using #CSUMBOtterOrigami and @osu_csumb and you're done!
Origami Turtle Instructions
Step 1 - Fold the paper in half diagonally forming a pyramid shape.
Step 2 - Fold the left and right corners up to the top middle point.
Step 3 - Fold the top of the left and right flaps down to the bottom.
Step 4 - Fold the bottom right and left flap outwards.
Step 5 - Cut the front layer from the bottom point to the very center.
Step 6 - Fold the newly created flaps outwards to match the flaps from step 4.
Step 7 - Fold the left and right points inwards, but not all the way to the middle.
Step 8 - Fold the top point down and fold the flap back up, leaving a little gap.
Step 9 - Turn your masterpiece around.
Step 10 - Take a photo of your creation and share it with us on social media using #CSUMBOtterOrigami and @osu_csumb and you're done!
Origami Otter Instructions
Step 1 - Fold the paper in half diagonally both ways and then unfold.
Step 2 - Fold the bottom corner to meet the center line, unfold and turn the paper 180 degrees.
Step 3 - Fold the bottom corner up so that it meets just above the fold created in step 2.
Step 4 - Fold the top section backwards along the fold from step 2.
Step 5 - Fold the right point inwards, creating the otter's feet.
Step 6 - Fold the left point inwards, creating the otter's head.
Step 7 - Fold the top section of the otter's head backward, creating the nose.
Step 8 - Fold the left section of the otter's head backwards.
Step 9 - Give your otter eyes and a nose.
Step 10 - Take a photo of your creation and share it with us on social media using #CSUMBOtterOrigami and @osu_csumb and you're done!
Origami Crane Instructions
Step 1 - Fold paper in half diagonally.
Step 2 - Fold in half diagonally again.
Step 3 - Lift the top flap up and open the pocket.
Step 4 - Push and fold the corner down.
Step 5 - Flip the piece over and repeat steps 3 and 4.
Step 6 - Fold the top corner down and then unfold.
Step 7 - Pull the bottom corner up.
Step 8 - Fold the sides in and down.
Step 9 - Flip the piece over and repeat steps 7 and 8.
Step 10 - Fold the bottom flaps out to create the neck and tail.
Step 11 - Fold the tip of the neck down to create the crane's head.
Step 12 - Fold the wings down.
Step 10 - Take a photo of your creation and share it with us on social media using #CSUMBOtterOrigami and @osu_csumb and you're done!