Boxy Paper Whale

Use this finished example to compare the shape and proportions of your model.

1. 1

   Crease the square horizontally and vertically. Fold all four corners to the center.

2. 2

   Turn the folded square over and crease it into thirds in both directions.

3. 3

   Turn it back and open the lower triangular flap downward.

4. 4

   Fold the lower tip upward, then fold the lower edge upward again along the next guide.

5. 5

   Fold the lower section upward once more and bring both side sections inward along their diagonal guides.

6. 6

   Fold the central section upward. Crease the two sloping lines indicated on the upper section.

7. 7

   Fold the upper point behind, then reinforce the indicated guide creases.

8. 8

   Turn the paper over and mark the horizontal fold near the top. Fold the small upper point upward.

9. 9

   Mark both long sloping creases, then return to the front.

10. 10

    Fold down along the marked creases while bringing the side sections inward.

11. 11

    Begin flattening from one side, keeping the colored outer layer and pale belly aligned as shown.

12. 12

    Fold the indicated layer to the right, lower it to the left, and return the next layer to the right.

13. 13

    Fold back to the left and then fold the small section in half along its guide.

14. 14

    Fold the small triangle behind. Fold the adjacent layer to the right and repeat on the other face.

15. 15

    Lift the indicated edge upward along its crease, then view the model from above.

16. 16

    Fold the two sides inward along the long creases. Mark the two crossing diagonals near the tail end.

17. 17

    Collapse that end along the mountain and valley folds shown to bring out the two tail points.

18. 18

    Fold both tail-side edges inward. Repeat the side adjustment on the other face.

19. 19

    Fold the upper body edge behind along the guide and return to the top view.

20. 20

    Fold both rear sections downward along the long diagonal guides.

21. 21

    From the side, adjust the fold at the tail base so the tail points upward and the box-shaped body stays open.

Use this finished example to compare the shape and proportions of your model.

Use this finished example to compare the shape and proportions of your model.