Wide-Wing Heart 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

   Fold the rectangle in half across its length and unfold. Fold the marked corners together to crease both diagonals of each half.

2. 2

   Fold the lower and upper edges to the middle and unfold. Fold the lower edge to its new nearby crease.

3. 3

   Repeat the narrow fold at the top. Fold the lower section diagonally to the right and then to the left, opening each fold.

4. 4

   Open the rectangle and press the middle crease inward.

5. 5

   Bring both sides inward and flatten. Lift the front section upward, then fold its sides inward along the existing creases.

6. 6

   Bring the two marked upper points together. Fold the side layers together, flatten the narrow raised section, and lay it to the left.

7. 7

   Repeat the same folds on the back. Fold the indicated layer to the right. Lift one flap and fold it upward.

8. 8

   Return the flap to the left. Fold it upward along the diagonal guide, then return it to the right.

9. 9

   Fold the next layer to the right, raise it along the diagonal guide, and return it to the left.

10. 10

    Bring the indicated point to the marked crease. Fold upward again along the white dotted guide.

11. 11

    Bring the next point to its crease and lift the small triangular corner.

12. 12

    Open the layers and hide the small folded tip inside. Fold the layer to the left and tuck the next corner between the layers. Repeat on the left.

13. 13

    Turn the butterfly over. Lower the central flap and fold one layer to the left. Mark the downward folds on both sides.

14. 14

    Open each wing and push its folded section inward along the crease. Repeat on both sides.

15. 15

    Lower the central section and fold its two small corners upward. Bring both sides toward the middle, then lift the section to reveal the heart.

16. 16

    Gently pinch and curve the wing tips, then spread the wings evenly around the heart.

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