A finished Penguin in 3D, drawn by the folding engine

How to fold a Penguin

Difficulty
Easy
Steps
8 steps
Paper
One square sheet

With the colored side out, the white triangle you fold up becomes the belly. Draw the eyes and beak to finish.

Steps to fold a Penguin (8 steps)

  1. How to fold a Penguin: diagram for step 1

    Step 1Start with the colored side up and turn the paper so a corner points toward you.

  2. How to fold a Penguin: diagram for step 2

    Step 2Fold the left corner to the right corner and unfold, to make a vertical center crease.

  3. How to fold a Penguin: diagram for step 3

    Step 3Fold the bottom corner up past the center. The white triangle becomes the penguin's belly.

  4. How to fold a Penguin: diagram for step 4

    Step 4Mountain-fold the left corner behind along a vertical line.

  5. How to fold a Penguin: diagram for step 5

    Step 5Mountain-fold the right corner behind the same way, so both sides match.

  6. How to fold a Penguin: diagram for step 6

    Step 6Mountain-fold the tip of the top corner a little to flatten the head.

  7. How to fold a Penguin: diagram for step 7

    Step 7Draw white eyes with black pupils on the head.

  8. How to fold a Penguin: diagram for step 8

    Step 8Draw the beak and feet in orange. The penguin is finished.

  9. Diagram of the finished Penguin

    Finished