How to make an origami scorpion (simplified version)
Designed by Jo Nakashima (06/2022)
Level: complex

In this video you will learn how to fold the simplified version of my origami scorpion. The structure is very similar to the original version, but it’s based on a 24×24 grid (instead of the 32×32). The legs and tail are shorter, but now it has fewer layers and even 15cm x 15cm standard origami paper works. If you have thinner paper it’s even better: the first scorpion shown in the video (compared to a coin) was made from 9cm x 9cm Kraft Alios paper!

Crease Pattern

Here you can see and compare the crease patterns of the simplified and the original version:

Origami Scorpion by Jo Nakashima (24x24 version)
24×24 version
Origami Scorpion by Jo Nakashima (32x32 version)
32×32 version

Diagrams

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Original version

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