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Simple butterfly paper folding steps and instructions

A beautiful butterfly can attract kids' attention, below are simple butterfly folding step-by-step instructions for reference.

Cultural background on folding

The art of paper folding in China is old-school; it has a long history, and even the people of the land have shown remarkable wisdom, because they can fold things as perfect as possible with their cleverness.

Materials:

A square piece of paper

A pencil

A sketch pen

Steps:

1. Fold the paper along one side to the opposite side.

2. Draw half-shapes in a folded pattern on the other side.

3. Cut away the shadow area using scissors or a knife.

4. Color the butterfly and then unfold it into a happy butterfly image.

Step-by-step instructions for paper folding

A square sheet of paper is taken and folded along one side to the opposite side, creating a mountain fold on the other side.

Then, draw half-shapes from the folded edge towards the center in an hourglass shape using a pencil or sketch pen.

Use scissors or a knife to cut out the shadow area where the paper is not visible, revealing the wings of the butterfly!

The completed result will look like a bright and cheerful butterfly when unfolded.

Beautiful folding method

A square sheet of paper is taken and folded along one side to the opposite side, creating a mountain fold on the other side.

Then, draw half-shapes from the folded edge towards the center in an hourglass shape using a pencil or sketch pen.

Use scissors or a knife to cut out the shadow area where the paper is not visible, revealing the wings of the butterfly!

The completed result will look like a bright and cheerful butterfly when unfolded.