Marie Tizzard, Grades 7-12, Science
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• Whale origami variations sheets PDF
• Whale origami instruction sheet (with diagram instructions)    PDF

ORIGAMI WHALE

1. Make a square sheet of paper by cutting off the directions.
2. Fold on the lines indicated for your assigned whale type.

Use the picture guide instructions to assist you.

Wild type—Follow all instructions
Type 2—Follow all instructions.
Type 3—Do NOT make fold B.
Type 4—Do NOT make fold D.
Type 5—Do NOT make the short cut through the end of the fold in the tail.

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Fold two opposite side so that
they meet at the fold.

Fold to the center fold.

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Fold the tip over to just
meet the other folds.

 

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Fold the piece in half along the
central axis.

 

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Fold the tail up.

 

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Make a short cut through the end of
the fold in the tail. Fold the edges of
the tail outwards.

 

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Draw eyes, fins, and any other patterns
you like, and enjoy your whale.

 

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Image to overlay on paper, Use.pdf for proportions (8.5"square)