How to Fold an Origami Frog

Co-authored by Robert Homayoon

Last Updated: December 27, 2023

This is a fun, easy origami project for making paper frogs. You can make big and small frogs, and if you gently press the back they'll jump! Read on to learn how to fold an origami frog.

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Fold it into a triangle by bringing one corner to meet the opposite corner.
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Then unfold this part.

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Let the corners come out from behind.
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This will make the frog jump.
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What advice do you have for someone who's trying to get started doing origami as a beginner?

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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. They teach you the basic folds, valley folds, mountain folds, working on your hand coordination skills, and being precise. Take your time and try to be as accurate as possible with the instructions. It does require a certain precision, an artistic touch, and a lot of practice.

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There should be a pentagon on your frog, it should look somewhat like a house. Press down on the bottom of that "house" and then release.

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If your frog does not jump, check if you made enough folds in its butt. If you view it from the side (nose up), it should look like a W. Once done, put the feet down and nose up on the table. Press down on the butt (it should compress like a spring) and let your finger slide off to the back. Boing!
If your paper is colored or has a design on one side, start with the color side down if you want the frog to be colorful.
This craft doesn't work with sticky notes. Make sure to use plain paper.

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