Origami Lion Printable Instructions

This origami lion, designed by Sébastien Limet, has a simple, geometric look that’s really satisfying to fold. Most of the model is quite accessible with a little folding experience. The tail section is where it gets a bit more technical, but still very doable. The model is full of thoughtful details: the front legs are shaped from two small hidden flaps, the mane is large and angular, giving this origami lion a proud, upright posture, and the curved tail wraps around slightly, ending in a small white tip if you use duo-colored paper. The design cleverly reveals a bit of white at the nose, echoing the lighter fur around a lion’s muzzle and giving the model a lifelike expression.

• Designed by Sebastien Limet (Mister Paperfold)
• Diagrams by Peter Buchan-Symons
• Difficulty: Easy
• Number of steps: 31
• Number of pages: 4
• Recommended paper: 6 x 6 in (15 x 15 cm) origami paper (Kami)
• Folding time: 15 minutes

Full step-by-step tutorial with video