Origami Turkey – Folding Instructions

Instructions to fold an origami turkey using paper. This is a simple model which kids can do as a Thanksgiving day project. Many such turkeys can be made in different colors and strung like a banner – easy Thanksgiving decor!

How to fold an Origami Turkey:

Step 1:

Start with a square sheet of paper. I have used origami paper with both sides colored. If you are using origami paper with one side colored, start with colored side down.

Step 2:

Fold it in half along one diagonal. Make a crease and unfold.

Step 3:

Fold inwards to meet the center crease as shown.

Step 4:

Insert the flap behind the top folds.

Step 5:

Along the lines shown, fold the two corners.

… like this.

Step 6:

Make creases and unfold.

Step 7:

Open up along the creases and make squash folds.

Step 8:

Lift up the bottom part of the squash folds and press.

Step 9:

Step 10:

Fold inwards in half.

Step 11:

Step 12:

Step 13:

Step 14:

Make a fold as shown – press to make crease and unfold.

Step 15:

Along the crease made in step 14, make an outward fold.

Completed paper turkey model.

Category: Simple Origami, Thanksgiving