How to Make an Origami Elephant

Let’s bring the elephant in the room! You all might hear this English idiom! Today’s craft is related to this idiom. You all might guess it right! We are going to learn how to make an origami elephant. Children love this animal so much for its calm and friendly nature. They love to see elephants at zoos. In Hindu, culture elephants are worshiped as Lord Ganesha. So, We all kind of realize the impact this kind of creature has. So, let’s grab your stationaries and bring life to your new friend.

How to Make an Origami Elephant

 Materials:

• A 20*20 c.m color paper.
• Two 5*5 c.m white papers.
• P.S-  These papers are going to be used for elephants’ teeth, so you can use any type of paper like pages of a normal copy white paper, notebook, or from writing pads.
• A scissor.
• A glue stick.
• Coloring markers. ( For highlighting the elephant)
• A black marker pen.

Procedure:

• Take a 20*20 c.m. paper, place it like a diamond shape on the desk then fold the paper sidewise in a triangle shape. There should be a fold line exactly in the middle of it.
• Fold the paper up-down wise in a triangle shape, unfold it. Then make a fold on the top of it in a triangle shape that goes from up to the middle of the paper.
• Fold the sides of the paper leaving the middle fold line in an arrow-like triangle shape sidewise.
• Roll the top of both fold sides in a triangle shape. It should leave the middle converse triangle and leave some little space under it.
• Remember the one side’s triangle fold should be under the other fold.
•  Fold the top two sharp edges of the paper by making two little triangles conversely.
• Turn the paper, roll the left and right edges of the sides by making two little triangles.
• Use the black marker to draw cute round eyes on the center of the paper and highlight its ears and trunk with colors and markers.
• Then roll the bottom of your elephant’s trunk a little like in a triangle shape.
• Take the two 5*5 c.m papers cut them sidewise, It should look like two narrow triangles. Then, take the glue stick and attach the papers to the middle of your elephant’s mouth, It should be put under it.

Your friend is ready for a piggyback ride! This process is so easy that any should easily make them, by going through this process. You should use your own creativity and add some extra to this origami elephant.  So, let’s hurry up make these cute friends and decorate your room, dairy, and stuff.

FAQ’s on How to Make an Origami Elephant

1. What is origami?

Origami is the traditional art of paper folding. It originated in Japan and can be used to make a wide variety of figures, from animals to complex geometric shapes.

2. What type of paper should I use for origami?

Traditionally, origami is done using thin, lightweight Japanese paper known as ‘washi’. You can also use regular copy paper or origami paper.

3. How do I make an origami elephant?

Fold an origami square or rectangular sheet into a triangle. Then make two small mountain folds on the side of the triangle and fold the sides inwards. Now you have the body of the elephant.

4. How do I make the elephant’s legs?

Fold the bottom corner of the triangle up towards the middle to create the elephant’s legs. Then fold the sides inwards to create the feet.

5. How do I make the elephant’s trunk?

Fold the top corner of the triangle down towards the middle to create the trunk. Then make two small mountain folds on the side of the trunk and fold the sides inwards.

6. How do I make the elephant’s ears?

Fold the two sides of the triangle inwards to form the ears.

7. How do I make the elephant’s eyes?

Fold the top corners of the triangle down towards the middle and make two small mountain folds. Then fold the sides inwards to create the eyes.

8. How do I make the elephant’s tail?

Fold the bottom corner of the triangle up towards the middle to create the tail.

9. How do I finish the origami elephant?

Fold the sides of the triangle inwards to form the feet and tail. Then make two small mountain folds on the side of the trunk and fold the sides inwards.

10. What other animals can I make using origami?

You can make a wide variety of animals using origami, including cats, birds, rabbits, and even dinosaurs.

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