How to Make a Origami Pig Step by Step

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   Start off with a square piece of paper.

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   Fold the top and bottom to the center line.

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   Fold all four corners to the center line.

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   Reverse the corner folds you've just made to crease, then return to the original fold.

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   Fold the 2 triangular ends toward the center (you'll end up with a rectangle) to crease, then unfold.

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   Flatten out the corner triangles.

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   Repeat for the other three corners.

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   Fold the model in half vertically with the triangles on the outside.

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   Fold the inside of the triangle in half so it points down to create the feet.

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    Repeat for all four triangles, front and back.

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    Fold the left triangular end on itself (to the edge of the foot) and unfold.

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    Then open it up and turn your last fold inside out.

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    Get the point from inside this fold and fold it back out again.

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    Fold the point at the other end, not to the edge but slightly above it.

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    Unfold, open it out, and then reverse the crease.

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    Stand the pig up. All done.

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• Question

  What size paper did you use for the pig?

  

  Any square paper is okay. It depends on how big you want the pig to be.

• Question

  Is there an origami pig that I could make with more complexity or detail?

  

  Look up Jo Nakashima's origami tutorials on YouTube. He does some pretty complicated things, and I'm pretty sure he's done a pig before.

• Question

  Can I make a curly tail?

  

  You would have to get rid of the folded tail, make your own, and then attach it to your pig.

• Question

  Do the folds have to be even?

  

  Yes you will get the best results if keep the folds even. When you fold, take your time by adjusting the folds before you make a crease, so you can keep them neat.

• Question

  Why doesn't it look like a pig?

  

  Elizabeth Bolster

  Community Answer

  It doesn't always turn out like it should on the first few tries. It can also look like something else for different people, since everyone has a different perspective.

• Question

  Can I make a thicker pig?

  

  You can try using thicker paper to make it, but it will be difficult, because the thicker the paper is, the harder it will be to fold.

• Question

  Is it possible to make the face more distinct?

  

  Fredwina

  Community Answer

  You could draw eyes or other facial features, but other than that, there isn't really a way to fold it more distinctly.

• Question

  How do I make the tail longer?

  

  Butterfly

  Community Answer

  To make the pig's tail longer, take another small sheet of paper (preferably, of the same colour) and cut it to the length of the tail you want. Then, simply stick it onto the actual tail, which it already has (the one you would call "short").

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• Crease your folds well. Your pig will stand better.

• Consider using recycled paper; it's better for the environment.

• This is a great starter origami piece for children. Make a barnyard's worth and put them on display in class.

• You can make pigs from brown, black or mottled paper colours as well if desired.

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Things You'll Need

• Piece of square origami paper (of any colour).

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