Two-Tone Paper Paw Print

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 both diagonals and both midlines. Turn the paper over and bring all four corners to the center.

2. 2

   Open the corners. Fold each corner to the crease made by its previous fold.

3. 3

   Open the indicated section and fold one edge behind. Bring the marked vertical fold toward the center line.

4. 4

   Repeat the side fold on the right. Fold the circled top section downward.

5. 5

   Tuck the small triangle behind, then fold upward along the indicated guides.

6. 6

   Raise the top section again. Open the left flap and align it with the dotted guide.

7. 7

   Repeat on the right, opening the layers carefully without flattening away the earlier creases.

8. 8

   Pull out the indicated inner layer and open the left pocket. Squash it flat along its creases.

9. 9

   Repeat on the right to make the two sides match.

10. 10

    Fold the front layer upward, then turn the model over and fold the corresponding layer downward.

11. 11

    Fold the whole model in half to the right.

12. 12

    Lift the upper layers and fold the extra pointed section downward along its crease.

13. 13

    Fold it down again toward the lower crease, leaving the small gap shown.

14. 14

    Open the top section and refold it downward along the new creases. Repeat on the other layers behind it.

15. 15

    Fold the indicated section to the left and repeat on the back.

16. 16

    Push the extra triangular part inside to the left so it disappears between the layers.

17. 17

    Open the two sides and fold the central section to the right.

18. 18

    Open the middle section. Fold the circled group of layers upward together.

19. 19

    Turn the model over and fold its lower half upward.

20. 20

    Open the small triangular toe pockets and squash them into squares.

21. 21

    Fold the lower section upward and then fold the indicated part down. Tuck a small corner behind on each side.

22. 22

    Fold both side edges behind along their guides. Fold the lower corners behind to soften the outline.

23. 23

    Make the remaining small corner folds and flatten the paw print gently.

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.