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How to make a turtle out of paper: 5 steps for beginners (Master class)

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Turtles are one of the oldest living reptiles and among many peoples are often a symbol of a variety of qualities, from endurance to fertility. Origami TurtlesDIY folded is a great way to pay respect to these unique creatures. I must say that most of the origami models of this animal because of the shell are quite complex. But the sea paper turtle - An easy project for beginners.

Children aged six years and older will cope with the craft without much difficulty, you may need help for the youngest. In fact, it is very simple, just need five steps and one square sheet of paper. You can take a rectangular sheet, just cut to the desired size. If paper is painted on one side only, start on the colored side of the paper down.

Fold the sheet in half diagonally and unfold. Then cut in half along the other diagonal. The result should be a triangle, as in the photo. Lift the left and right sides of the triangle up to match the top point.
Fold the bottom flaps of the triangles down to touch the lowest point on the paper. Fold the top of the flaps. These will be the front legs of the turtle.
Carefully cut a straight line along the middle fold, starting from the top and ending in the middle of the sheet. If you are doing with a child, use protective scissors.
Fold the flaps you just cut in the same direction you folded the flaps in the previous step. This forms the hind legs of the turtle.
To make the shell, fold the left and right sides. Fold the bottom point up, then down, leaving a slight gap. A step forms the head of the turtle and completes the figure.

If you wish, you can decorate origami turtle felt-tip pens or colored pencils. This part is a great way to express your creativity to young children.

If you want to learn how to make a more complex model of a turtle or other animals from paper with your own hands, here is a large article "Origami paper animals. Step-by-step instructions + 800 photos» https://i.expert-h.com/en/iz-bumagi/zhivotnye-origamiwhere you will find the popular origami models of a lion, elephant, horse. Cute paper crafts bat, squirrel, exotic origami models of rhino and monkey. For every animal there is master class with step by step photos, make your own paper zoo with the children, it will be fun.