How to Make an Origami Bunny

Co-authored by Robert Homayoon

Last Updated: May 16, 2024

These origami bunnies are cute and fun. You can draw on your bunny, you can make families, and you can even make your bunny hop! While Method 1 doesn't hop like Method 2, it does look more like your standard bunny. See Step 1 below (of either method) to get started!

Method 1

Method 1 of 2:

Making a Stationary Bunny

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Small works, too -- it's just a bit harder to fold.
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You should now have what looks like the beginning of a paper airplane. It also sort of looks like an ice cream cone -- the cone will be the patterned bit and the underside (the blank side) will jut out on top in a triangle shape.
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Fold the exposed underside over the patterned side. In other words, you know the ice cream cone shape you just had? Fold the "ice cream" bit over the "cone" bit. If you're using patterned paper, every bit should be showing you the patterned side.
- You should be looking at a smaller triangle on top of a larger triangle. The paper, as a whole, is one giant, perfect triangle.
You should be creating a small triangle going the opposite direction; the triangle is the underside (non-patterned) of your sheet. This will eventually be your tail.
Starting at the thinnest point in your big triangle, cut 1/3 of the way down the middle crease. This will create your head and ears.
Fold them up on both sides. That's the head and ears, there's the body in the middle, and that little triangle you made a few steps ago? That's the tail!
Even just two little dots will bring the little fella to life. Now make another bunny so he has a friend!

Method 2

Method 2 of 2:

Making a Hopping Bunny

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Grab an index card or other rectangular paper like origami paper . Anything will work, so long as it isn't square. You can use other things like business cards, a dollar bill, or a whole piece of paper. Do note that a small paper will be more likely to hop, but a bigger paper will be easier to fold.
- Origami paper is best, especially because it comes with neat patterns. Two differently colored sides can sometimes make mistakes easier to see.
Then fold the top left corner to the opposite side, just as before.
You should see two creases making an X.
This will create a rectangle at the edge of your paper.
You should see an X with a line through it and several small triangles emerging. Got it?
They should pop in towards the center. This is what's going to give your bunny its bounce.
Right now it should look like a house. Rectangular on one end, triangular on the other.
The sides will go under the points of the triangle on top. It's fine to leave a small space in between the edges. Now the "house" should look like an arrow.
The point of the "arrow" should still be showing.
Make a solid crease with your finger.
Then, fold both points of the triangle into the center. See the ears?
Now that you see where the face should go, feel free to draw one on!
Then, let go! How much air can your bunny get?

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Does standard A3 paper work to make a bigger bunny? Will it hop?

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The bunny will be larger, but it might not hop if the paper isn't stiff enough.

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Why doesn't mine hop (I used A4)?

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A4 paper is usually too thick to make origami creations. It is best to use authentic origami paper for the best results.

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Can you explain step 9 more clearly?

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Take the right edge of the bottom rectangle and fold the edge to the center underneath the top triangle piece.

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If you want it to be a frog instead, simply fold over the "back legs" in the opposite direction, and the bunny ears become the front legs of the frog!

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Reverse the 'jumping' folds to make a frog with feet.

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Consider using recycled paper; it's better for the environment.

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