Heart-Center Butterfly

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 rectangle into four equal sections in both directions. Open it and place the long side horizontally.

2. 2

   Turn the paper over. Fold the left section to the right along the first guide, then fold again along the next guide.

3. 3

   Fold the two small indicated corners inward.

4. 4

   Open the lower pocket upward and flatten it. Repeat the corresponding fold on the layer behind.

5. 5

   Fold the upper section behind in the same way, then fold the protruding flap to the right.

6. 6

   Open the flap to the left and flatten it along the crease.

7. 7

   Fold the indicated flap to the right, then fold it to the right once more along the next guide.

8. 8

   Fold the small corners inward on both sides, then fold the indicated layer behind.

9. 9

   Open the small side pockets toward the center. Repeat on the other side.

10. 10

    Fold the small flap to the right, then open its side layers.

11. 11

    Open and flatten the small square at the center. Rotate the paper so this section sits at the top.

12. 12

    Fold the small upper corners behind to round the heart lobes.

13. 13

    Fold the broad lower section diagonally in each direction and unfold to mark two crossing creases.

14. 14

    Push the side sections inward along the diagonal creases and flatten into a triangle.

15. 15

    Fold the two front triangular flaps downward, then turn the butterfly over.

16. 16

    Fold the lower point upward and turn back to the front.

17. 17

    Tuck the excess small tip behind the heart and gently spread the wings.

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.