Origami Mouse Printable Instructions
Let’s learn how to fold a cute origami mouse designed by Mister Paperfold (Sébastien Limet). It’s a small model with a lot of character and a nice balance between structure and shaping. The finished mouse has a compact body, a pointed snout, and a long tail that can be curved or left straight. The ears and head can be adjusted to change the posture, which gives the model a surprising range of expressions. As you can see, the same base can lead to very different results depending on how much shaping you add, from a clean, geometric form to a more realistic mouse with a slightly rounded body, a lowered head, and a gently curved tail. This model is suitable for beginners with a bit of experience. The folds themselves are not too complex, but it’s a great opportunity to practice crimp folds and especially shaping. Take your time with the last steps and try a few variations. You can keep it simple and geometric, or push the shaping further to create a more lifelike mouse.
- Designed by Sebastien Limet (Mister Paperfold)
- Diagrams by Peter Buchan-Symons
- Difficulty: Easy
- Number of steps: 21
- Number of pages: 3
- Recommended paper: 6 x 6 in (15 x 15 cm) origami paper (Kami)
- Folding time: 10-15 minutes