Paper Elephant

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

1. 1

   Crease both diagonals and both midlines. Bring the sides inward along the creases and flatten into a layered square.

2. 2

   Fold the two front side edges to the center. Fold the top triangle downward to mark a horizontal crease.

3. 3

   Open those folds and lift the lower front point upward.

4. 4

   Bring the sides inward along the creases and flatten the raised flap. Repeat on the back.

5. 5

   Fold the lower side edges toward the center to mark the next creases, then open and raise the indicated flap. Flatten its sides inward as pictured.

6. 6

   Lower the raised flap and turn back to the front face.

7. 7

   Fold the indicated side sections to the center line, open them, and squash each pocket into a diamond.

8. 8

   Finish the diamond folds on both sides. Bring the indicated side tip to the center.

9. 9

   Fold the upper and lower small sections along the guides, repeating on the opposite side to make matching tabs.

10. 10

    Turn the model over and fold the small central triangle to the right.

11. 11

    Turn it over again and fold the corresponding triangle to the left.

12. 12

    Fold the model in half from top to bottom. Fold the indicated rear section along the guide.

13. 13

    Bring that section upward to align with the front leg, crease it, and unfold the last two folds.

14. 14

    Open the rear section and fold it downward along the diagonal crease. Fold it upward again along the next crease.

15. 15

    Flatten the side layers together to establish the body and hind leg.

16. 16

    Open the rear layers and bring a small inner point outward to form the tail. Close the layers again.

17. 17

    Fold the long front point downward along the indicated line to begin the trunk.

18. 18

    Unfold the trunk crease, open that section, and reverse it downward along the crease.

19. 19

    Viewed from the front, bring both trunk edges inward toward the middle.

20. 20

    Return to the side view. Fold the trunk upward, fold a short section downward, then fold its tip upward again.

21. 21

    Press the folds gently and add a small eye with a marker.

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.

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