How to Make an Origami Puppet

Last Updated: June 1, 2018

Do you like puppets? Here is an origami finger project you can try. It is best to avoid really thin origami paper for this project as the puppet can be liable to tear if not handled carefully.

Steps

1
Fold the 6 by 6 sized origami paper in half.
2
Fold the first half in half again.

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3
Unfold the paper.
4
Fold the left side to the crease, then fold the right side to the crease and after you done that, do it again.
5
Fold the squares to the middle point using all four sides of the folded paper.
6
For all of the triangles on all sides, fold the top to the bottom of the triangle.
7
Fold all of the triangle folds to the crease in the middle. Then it will make a diamond in the middle.Also,once you do this the triangles will turn into trapezoids.
8
Make a diamond fold with every trapezoid at the top.
9
Arrange the folds so the diamonds stick up.
10
On the left and right sides only make a triangles by fold to the right to the crease and to the left with the crease.
11
Where you see the diamonds fold the up to down.
12
Use the finger puppet to "talk" and have fun playing with your origami finger puppet.

Community Q&A

Question

What do I do for Step 4, again?

Community Answer

You fold the left side to the crease, then fold the right side to the crease, then repeat.
Question

Can I use other kinds of paper?

Community Answer

Yes, but it might be a little difficult to fold.