Origami Bat Printable Instructions

Here’s a fun little project that I really enjoyed: an origami bat designed by Sébastien Limet. What makes this model interesting is how it starts with a wrong diagonal fold that feels a bit unexpected. It’s actually a clever trick to shape the bat’s ears right from the beginning. The whole model comes together in just a few minutes, and it’s accessible even if you have little folding experience. The final model is sharp, clean, and full of personality. If you’re using paper with a white side, just a heads-up: part of the white will show through because of the wrong diagonal fold. For the best result, I recommend using double-sided paper in the same color. Origami Bat

• Designed by Sebastien Limet (Mister Paperfold)
• Diagrams by Jimena Candia
• Difficulty: Easy
• Number of steps: 12
• Number of pages: 2
• Recommended paper: 6 x 6 in (15 x 15 cm) Tant origami paper
• Folding time: Less than 5 minutes

Full step-by-step tutorial with video