DLTK's Crafts for Kids
Origami Camel Craft

origami camelAs you embark on this origami adventure, remember that patience and perseverance are key. Each fold brings you closer to the final result, allowing you to witness the transformation of a flat sheet of paper into a three-dimensional masterpiece. Take your time, enjoy the process, and let your imagination unfold as you create your very own origami camel.

So, gather your square paper, clear a quiet space, and let's dive into the captivating realm of origami as we embark on the journey to create a delightful camel. Get ready to be amazed by your own creative prowess and embark on a rewarding artistic endeavor that will leave you with a whimsical masterpiece to cherish.

 

  1. Fold the Top Corner Downward: Start with a square piece of paper and fold the top corner down to meet the bottom corner, forming a triangle. Press firmly to create a sharp crease.
  2. Fold and Unfold the Triangle: Take the triangle and fold it in half from right to left. Press the fold firmly, then unfold it to reveal a central crease.
  3. Squash Fold the Right Corner: Open up the right corner of the triangle and flatten it down using the existing creases as a guide. This is called a squash fold.
  4. Flip the Paper Over: Carefully flip the paper over, ensuring all the folds and creases remain intact.
  5. Squash Fold the Corner Flap: Open up the corner flap and fold it down, aligning the edges and pressing firmly to create a sharp crease.
  6. Fold and Unfold Along Dotted Lines: Fold the paper along the indicated dotted lines, as shown in the reference image. Then, unfold all the folds to create creases that will guide future steps.
  7. Open and Fold the Top Layer: Pull the top layer of the paper upwards, using the creases from the previous step as a guide. Flatten the paper along these creases.
  8. Complete a Petal Fold: Fold both sides of the paper inward along the creases created earlier to complete a petal fold. Press the folds firmly to create sharp creases.
  9. Turn the Paper Over: Carefully turn the paper over, ensuring all the folds and creases remain intact.
  10. Repeat Folds on the Opposite Side: Repeat all the folds you made on the other side, mirroring them on this side.
  11. Fold Both Sides Along Dotted Lines: Fold over the dotted lines on both sides of the paper.
  12. Perform Inside Reverse Folds: Push the paper inward along the creases created in the previous step to perform an inside reverse fold on both sides of the paper.
  13. Create the Camel's Back Legs: Shape the camel's back legs by using a reverse fold on the back side of the paper, following the creases and guidelines in the reference image.
  14. Fold Front Legs on Both Sides: Fold the top flap down along the dotted lines on both sides of the paper to create the camel's front legs. Press the folds firmly to create sharp creases.
  15. Reverse Fold the Camel's Head: Perform a reverse fold on the tip of the front flap to create the camel's head, using the creases and guidelines provided.
  16. Inside Reverse Fold the Head: Perform an inside reverse fold on the tip of the camel's head to give it shape, following the creases and guidelines from the reference image.
  17. Shape the Camel's Legs: Fold the back of the camel's legs inward on both sides, pressing firmly to create sharp creases and give the camel its proper shape.