Origami Bat

by origamikomachi

This Origami Bat is modeled after a flying bat. It can be used as a wall decoration, party favor, and more. This is a traditional Japanese origami design.

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Step-by-Step Instructions

Fold it in half.

Fold it in half again.

Open the pouch-like area marked with the arrow and fold it flat, pressing it down.

This is an intermediate step.

You now have one triangle.

Flip it over. Open the pouch-like area in the same way, and fold it flat, pressing it down.

Make a cut with scissors along the solid line.

Fold at the dotted line, aligning it with the center crease.

Fold as if turning a page.

Flip it over. Fold at the dotted line, aligning it with the center crease.

Fold as if turning a page.

Fold down at the dotted line.

It’s complete.

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