How to make an origami Penguin
Designed by Jo Nakashima (April 27, 2011)
Difficulty Level: low intermediate
Paper: 15cm x 15cm kraft paper
Dedicated to Heloísa Lie Iyama.
This origami penguin is one of my old creations, but I still like it a lot. It makes a good use of both colors of the paper and its 3D body will keep in shape.
If you like Penguins and books, see also the instructions for the bookmark version.
Origami Penguin diagrams
Update (2023/08/26): New diagrams available with a better folding sequence. Added some reference points to make the wings easier for beginners. You can also find the old diagram here [PDF].
Gotham
My penguin has appeared in the first episode of the third season of Gotham TV series. In the scene, Edward Nygma folds this model from a piece of wrapping paper while talking to Oswald Cobblepot (the Penguin).
The full episode is available on Netflix, but you can watch this scene on YouTube:
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