Printable origami cat
A cat face with two pointed ears, made with four folds and one turn. Then just draw the eyes, the nose and the whiskers.
Preview of the printable sheet: Origami cat
In the print window, set the paper to A4 or Letter and the scale to 100%.
- 1 sheet of paper for the template and 1 for the step-by-step guide
- Safety scissors to cut out the square
How do you make an easy origami cat?
Fold a square on the diagonal, bringing the bottom corner up to the top one: you get a triangle pointing up. Mark the center. Fold the two side corners up at an angle to make the ears. Fold the middle point down and turn the paper over. Draw the eyes, the nose and the whiskers of the cat.
How to make it
- Cut out the square along the solid line. Start with the printed side down.
- Printed side down, one corner pointing at you. Fold the bottom corner up to the top corner.
- Fold in half sideways and unfold, just to mark the center.
- Fold the two side corners up at an angle: these are the ears.
- Fold the top point down, middle part only, in front of the ears.
- Turn the paper over.
- Done! Draw the eyes, the nose and the whiskers.
How to read the lines on the sheet
- A dashed line is a valley fold: the paper rises on both sides and the line sits at the bottom of the fold.
- A dash-and-dot line is a mountain fold: fold it away from you, and the line stays on the ridge, on the outside.
- A solid line is for cutting.
- The number on each line shows the step where you fold it. Some folds have no line because they are hidden; the second sheet shows them all.
Tips for a clean fold
- Both ear folds start at the middle of the base of the triangle.
- In step 4, fold only the two middle layers. The ears stay up.
- After turning, the smooth side is the face: draw there.
- Slanted eyes and a triangle nose make the cat look like a cat.
Ways to play
- Make a family of cats with squares of different sizes.
- Glue the cat to a card and write a note.
- Pair it with the origami dog and make up a story.
Frequently asked questions
How is it different from the origami dog?
In the dog the triangle points down and the ears hang. In the cat the triangle points up and the ears stand.
Do I need origami paper?
No. The square cut from the printed sheet works. Thinner origami paper works too.
Does the cat stand up?
It is a flat face. To make it stand, glue a folded paper strip or a stick to the back.
How do I print it at the right size?
In the print window, choose A4 paper and set the scale to 100%. Plain copy paper is the best choice for folding.
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