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    What advice do you have for someone who's trying to get started doing origami as a beginner?
    Robert Homayoon
    Origami Expert
    Robert Homayoon is an Origami Expert known for his engaging YouTube videos and accessible instructions. He has been teaching origami on YouTube since 2009. His channel has a following of over 676,000 subscribers, and his videos have garnered over 211 million views. Robert uses his channel to highlight his passion for teaching people origami, crafts, and how to solve puzzles. He graduated from SUNY Albany in 2007 and earned his D.M.D degree from Temple University Dental School in 2013.
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    Get a couple of simple books that teach you the basic folds, valley folds, and mountain folds. Work on your hand coordination skills and being precise. Try to be as accurate as possible with the instructions. I find watching videos is a little bit better than reading books. But it's sometimes a good idea to watch videos and read books.
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    What size paper did you use for the pig?
    Community Answer
    Any square paper is okay. It depends on how big you want the pig to be.
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    Is there an origami pig that I could make with more complexity or detail?
    Community Answer
    Look up Jo Nakashima's origami tutorials on YouTube. He does some pretty complicated things, and I'm pretty sure he's done a pig before.
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    Can I make a curly tail?
    Community Answer
    You would have to get rid of the folded tail, make your own, and then attach it to your pig.
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    Do the folds have to be even?
    Community Answer
    Yes you will get the best results if keep the folds even. When you fold, take your time by adjusting the folds before you make a crease, so you can keep them neat.
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    Why doesn't it look like a pig?
    Elizabeth Bolster
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    It doesn't always turn out like it should on the first few tries. It can also look like something else for different people, since everyone has a different perspective.
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    Can I make a thicker pig?
    Community Answer
    You can try using thicker paper to make it, but it will be difficult, because the thicker the paper is, the harder it will be to fold.
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    Is it possible to make the face more distinct?
    Fredwina
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    You could draw eyes or other facial features, but other than that, there isn't really a way to fold it more distinctly.
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    How do I make the tail longer?
    Butterfly
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    To make the pig's tail longer, take another small sheet of paper (preferably, of the same colour) and cut it to the length of the tail you want. Then, simply stick it onto the actual tail, which it already has (the one you would call "short").
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