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Origami Pteroplane

November 9, 2023 by Origami Admin

Difficulty: Easy

Origami Pteroplane Completed

Just look at this for a sleek origami paper plane design! Named after the amazing prehistoric flying reptile, the pterodactyl, this little stunt plane is great fun! You will need a pair of scissors for this origami creation.

Origami Pteroplane Step 1

Step 1: Start with a rectangular piece of A4 paper – in your choice of colour

Origami Pteroplane Step 2

Step 2: Fold the paper in half vertically

Origami Pteroplane Step 4

Step 3: Open up the paper and fold the top corners in to meet the centre vertical crease line.

Origami Pteroplane Step 5

Step 4: Fold the tip of the paper down, creasing along the horizontal line at the bottom of the point

Origami Pteroplane Step 6

Step 5: Fold the bottom of the paper up towards the top, folding at the point of the inner paper – this should leave a gap as shown

Origami Pteroplane Step 7

Step 6: Unfold your paper

Origami Pteroplane Step 8

Step 7: Cut along the hortiztontal fold line. Don’t throw away the piece of paper you cut off! You’ll need this for the Pteroplane’s tail!

Origami Pteroplane Step 9

Step 8: Your paper should now look like this and will form the Pteroplane’s wings

Origami Pteroplane Step 10

Step 9: Fold the tip of the point upwards so it meets the top of the paper

Origami Pteroplane Step 11

Step 10: Unfold the last crease

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