How to Make a Paper Easter Bunny

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   Step 1: Fold the Origami Paper in Half and Bring Both Edges to the Centre

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   Lay your square of origami paper coloured side down. Fold it in half, press a crisp crease, then open it up again. Fold the bottom edge up to meet that centre crease and press it flat. Turn the paper around and fold the other edge to the centre too. You now have a long strip with two flaps that meet in the middle. Folders call this a cupboard fold.

   Tip:

   Sharp creases matter in origami. Run a fingernail along every fold before you move on.

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   Step 2: Fold the Corners of the Paper Strip Into the Centre Line

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   Take one corner at the end of the strip and fold it in so its edge lies along the centre line. Fold the corner beside it in the same way, so that end of the strip comes to a point. Turn the strip around and fold the two corners at the other end. Both ends now have points, and the strip looks like a long six-sided shape.

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   Line the corner up with the centre line before you press. Small slips add up later.

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   Step 3: Fold the Ends of the Origami Strip In to Meet in the Middle

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   Open the four corners back out so you see their diagonal creases. Fold one short end of the strip in toward the middle, lining it up with the point where the diagonal crease meets the side. Do the other end the same way so the two ends meet in the middle. If you want a guide, fold the strip in half and pinch only the edges.

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   A pinch at the edges gives you a marker without leaving a crease through the middle.

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   Step 4: Squash Fold the Corners Into Triangles to Make Two Diamonds

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   Open the folded ends part way, back to where they were before. Lift one corner, open the pocket underneath, and press it flat into a small triangle. This is a squash fold. Repeat on every corner, flipping the paper when you need to. When you finish you should see two diamond shapes side by side. Go slowly and open each pocket only as far as the existing creases allow.

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   If a corner opens too far, fold it back and try again. The creases from step 2 show you where.

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   Step 5: Fold the Points of the Diamonds to the Middle of the Bunny Base

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   Turn the model over. Take the point on one side and fold it in to the middle of the paper. As you do, let the flaps hiding on the back swing out to the front. Press it flat. Do the same with the point on the other side. This shape is the base for the bunny's ears, head and body, so smooth every fold well.

   Tip:

   Do not force the back flaps. If they stick, ease them out with a fingertip before you crease.

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   Step 6: Fold the Bunny Ears From the Corner to the Middle Crease

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   Turn the model back over and fold it in half for a moment, pinching only the outer corners as a guide. Open it again. Fold one flap from the corner down to that middle pinch, so the flap narrows into a long point. The fold does not reach the centre. Rob draws a pencil line to show where it goes. Flip the model and fold the matching ear on the back.

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   Drawing a light pencil line first helps if a child is folding the ears.

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   Step 7: Fold the Bunny Head Back and Fold the Model in Half

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   Turn the model over so the ears are behind and the little head point faces you. Fold the head back as far as it will go, all the way to where it is joined, and crease it hard. The head now sits behind the ears. Fold the whole bunny in half along its length so the ears lie together on one side.

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   The fold for the head goes only as far as the paper allows. Do not tear it by pushing past the join.

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   Step 8: Pull Up the Bunny Head and Ears, Then Flatten the Nose

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   Pinch the two ears together and pull the head up to the angle you like. High makes ears that stand up tall. Lower makes a bunny with ears leaning back. Squeeze the crease at the neck so it stays. For the nose, fold the sharp point behind the head, then open it and push it back inside on that crease. The bunny now has a flat nose.

   Tip:

   Hold the ears with one hand and the body with the other while you squeeze the neck crease.

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   Step 9: Tuck the Bunny Feet Inside and Round Off the Tail

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   Fold the back end of the bunny behind its body so the little feet poke out along the bottom. Crease it, then unfold. Open the layers slightly and push that section inside on the creases you made. This is a reverse fold. Do the same with the pointed back corner so the tail is rounder. Check both sides match.

   Tip:

   Unfold and try again as often as you need. Reverse folds follow the creases you already made.

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    Step 10: Open the Paper Bunny Ears and Stand Your Easter Bunny Up

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    The ears are flat and pointed for now. Slide a fingernail into each ear and gently open it, so the white inside shows. Squeeze the head with your other hand while you do this, so it does not come open. Shape both ears the same way. Set the bunny down and it stands on its feet. Add eyes and a nose if you like.

    Tip:

    Small self-adhesive googly eyes stick well to origami paper and need no glue.

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