Paper Capybara

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.

1. 1

   Crease the square into four equal vertical strips. Fold the left and right edges to the center.

2. 2

   Fold the rectangle in half downward, then unfold this last fold.

3. 3

   Open the lower half. Fold the bottom edge upward to the middle crease, then unfold.

4. 4

   Bring the bottom edge to the new lower crease to make a narrower fold.

5. 5

   Open the narrow fold. Bring the two bottom corners toward the marked crease, then fold the lower section upward along the guide.

6. 6

   Turn the model over.

7. 7

   Fold the two lower edges inward toward the center. Open and squash the small triangular pockets.

8. 8

   Bring each side inward along the line between the marked points, repeating on both sides.

9. 9

   Tuck the small excess flaps between the layers. Fold the upper section downward along the guide.

10. 10

    Turn the paper over and fold all four indicated corners inward.

11. 11

    Fold the small corner sections outward along the dotted guides to create the feet.

12. 12

    Bring the side sections toward the middle and fold the entire model in half.

13. 13

    Fold a little of the snout inward, unfold, and reverse that fold between the layers.

14. 14

    Make small inward folds at the indicated corners to soften the front and rear outline.

15. 15

    Open the rear corner folds and tuck them inside along their creases.

16. 16

    Near the head, fold the indicated layer to the left and open the small flap to form the ear. Add a short eye mark and a nose.

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.