Origami Unicorn
Learn how to make an origami unicorn.
Pattern by Perry Bailey, illustrated by Hayley Romansky ’21 (Graphic Design)
Step 1
Fold the paper in half diagonally.
![Step 1: Fold the paper in half diagonally.](/sites/default/files/unicorn_origami_steps_1.jpg)
Step 2
Fold the opposite corners inwards, meeting at the previously folded diagonal line.
![Fold the opposite corners inwards, meeting at the previously folded diagonal line.](/sites/default/files/unicorn_origami_steps_2.jpg)
Step 3
Rabbit ear fold both sides as shown. Learn how to do a basic rabbit ear fold.
![Rabbit ear fold both sides as shown.](/sites/default/files/unicorn_origami_steps_3.jpg)
Step 4
Your origami should now look like the shape shown. Proceed to step five.
![Your origami should now look like the shape shown. Proceed to step five.](/sites/default/files/unicorn_origami_steps_4.jpg)
Step 5
Rabbit ear fold both flaps as shown. These will be the unicorn's front legs. Then fold the model in half along the crease so the front legs are facing outwards.
![Rabbit ear fold both flaps as shown.](/sites/default/files/unicorn_origami_steps_5.jpg)
Step 6
Turn the model over. Reverse fold the shorter end as shown. Learn how to do a basic inside reverse fold.
![Turn the model over. Reverse fold the shorter end as shown.](/sites/default/files/unicorn_origami_steps_6.jpg)
Step 7
Reverse fold again. This will become the unicorn’s back legs.
![Reverse fold again. This will become the unicorn's back legs.](/sites/default/files/unicorn_origami_steps_7.jpg)
Step 8
Reverse fold the longer end as shown.
![Reverse fold the longer end as shown.](/sites/default/files/unicorn_origami_steps_8.jpg)
Step 9
Reverse fold again as shown.
![Reverse fold again as shown.](/sites/default/files/unicorn_origami_steps_9.jpg)
Step 10
Reverse fold two times as shown, to make the unicorn’s head and horn.
![Reverse fold two times as shown to make the unicorn's head and horn.](/sites/default/files/unicorn_origami_steps_10.jpg)
Step 11
Your unicorn is now complete!
![Your unicorn is now complete!](/sites/default/files/unicorn_origami_steps_11.jpg)