Origami Fox
Turn a diamond into a broad fox face with two pointed ears.
Step-by-step origami lessons
Choose a model, follow the 3D guide and see how each fold changes the paper.
Origami Pico turns paper folding into a short activity for beginners, children, students and adults. Each lesson has written instructions and an interactive version where you move the paper yourself. You can undo a fold and rotate the finished model to inspect it.
New to origami? Start here
Try the fox or sailboat for a short introduction. The times below are the app's guide estimates; allow extra time to read, explore or work with real paper.
Origami Sailboat
Fold a traditional sailboat with two open sails and a neat little hull.
Paper Airplane
A center crease, a pointed nose, a folded body, and two real wings.
Choose your next model
Paper Fortune Teller
Fold the classic four-pocket paper fortune teller.
Origami Frog
Fold the frog from your six-picture guide, starting with one square.
Origami Bat
Fold a triangular head and three diagonal creases in each wing, then open the bat for flight.
Origami Fish
Fold a broad little sunfish with a split tail and two pointed fins.
Origami Crab
Make a triangle base, lift two legs, and fold a broad shell with pointed pincers.
Origami Crow
Make a bird base, fold two perch feet, lower the wings and reverse the beak.
Origami Crane
Fold a traditional bird base, narrow its points, reverse the neck and beak, and spread both wings.
Origami Samurai Hat
Fold a traditional samurai helmet with outward horns and a two-tone brim.
Paper Glider
An easy first glider with a narrow body and two broad wings.
Locking Paper Airplane
Fold a compact cruiser with a locking nose tab and broad wings.
Make it your own activity
Teachers can use the guide for a shared demonstration. Families can take turns reading the instructions and moving the paper. Adult learners can work slowly, explore the paper sounds or collect models in different papers.
Plan a short classroom activity · Fold together at home · Explore sounds and collecting