Easy Origami Butterfly Printable Instructions
Easy Origami Butterfly Printable Instructions
If you’re in the mood for a gentle, timeless fold, this is a lovely model to start with. In this post, you’ll learn to fold this origami butterfly, a traditional design that’s simple, elegant, and still very expressive. Butterflies are often associated in Japan with change and transformation, which makes them a natural subject for origami. This model doesn’t rely on complexity. A few clean folds are enough to give it a soft, balanced shape that works just as well as a small decoration as it does as a gift. It also happens to be a great match for patterned paper. Smaller chiyogami sheets, around 2×2 in or 3×3 in, really shine here and give each butterfly its own personality. All you need is a square sheet of paper and a few quiet minutes to end up with a delicate butterfly that’s easy to display, gift, or keep nearby. A quick visual reference to see how big the butterfly will be after folding. Traditional Origami Butterfly
- Designed by a traditional design
- Diagrams by Nick Robinson
- Difficulty: Easy
- Number of steps: 15
- Number of pages: 3
- Recommended paper: 6 x 6 in (15 x 15 cm) origami paper (Kami)
- Folding time: 5-10 minutes