Make an Origami Mouse

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The ancient art of paper folding did not leave mice out of the equation. You can make a paper version of those cute (or gross) little rodents, perhaps to go with an origami cat.

Steps

  1. Begin with a square of paper. If you are using dual-colored paper, place the color side up.
  2. Fold the paper in half down the center, bringing the left corner across to the right corner.
  3. Fold the left and right corners down to the bottom corner. You'll end up with a square with 2 flaps.
  4. Fold the two loose corners at the bottom, up to the top corner.
  5. There are two layers at the bottom corner,fold back the top layer only, just a little way.
  6. Fold the same top layer up halfway.
  7. Turn the paper over.
  8. Fold the left and right sides to the center line. It will look like a kite.
    • Much of the length of each fold is through only one layer of paper, but towards the top end, the paper becomes very thick and has to be folded flat.
  9. Turn the paper over.
  10. Mountain fold in half down the center line.
  11. Fold the tail forward up halfway and back about a {{safesubst:#invoke:convert|convert}}. Unfold.
  12. Open up to a kite again and fold the tail on the creases made in the previous step.
  13. Mountain fold in half again. The tail should look more distinct now.
  14. Using your finger, curl the tail backwards.
  15. At the other end, fold back the two triangles on both sides to form the mouse ears.
  16. Finished.

Video

Tips

  • Look ahead to the next step for a clue if you are not sure what to do in a certain step.
  • Avoid using paper that is too thick or else it may become harder to fold.

Things You'll Need

  • Paper. Origami or just regular copy paper will do.

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