Origami Squid/jellyfish

The origami squid/jellyfish has similar steps as to making an origami crane. It’s a easy one to make!

- square sheet of paper, color of your choice

- scissors

- coloring supplies (this is optional)

If the paper is not a square, you won’t be able to do this.

open up the top two layers and flatten it.

Flip the paper over and repeat step 3 on the other side. Once you did that, you should have a square base.

Your paper should be facing you the same way as the picture for the last step. Take the top two layers and fold the left and right to the crease in the middle of the diamond. If you are confused, take a look at the image.

Take the top triangle (includes all layers) and fold it down as shown in the picture.

Unfold all the folds we have made in steps 5 through 6.

Flip the paper and repeat steps 5 through 8.

Repeat on both sides.

Flip your paper to the side. Cut it along the crease in the middle. Do the same on the other side.

Now you have made a origami squid! To make a jellyfish, keep scrolling.

Squids have 8 tentacles, while jellyfish have up to 15. If you want your jellyfish eight tentacles, then you don’t need to cut anymore. But if you want more tentacles, you may cut more. Open up the top fold both points at the top down, but fold it inside. If you like, you may try to separate the tentacles, but try not to rip the paper. You can also curl the tips of the tentacles.

You can use markers or any supply to make a face for your little sea creature. I used a marker for mine.

Now you have made a origami squid/jellyfish! :)