Q&A for How to Make Origami Animals

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.

Yes, you can make a square out of any piece of paper. For origami, it is best you use origami paper or printer paper.

It could be unbalanced if you folded it unevenly, but you could try flattening the feet and that might make it stand better.

Figures such as dolls or people can vary in complexity. Any origami organization will have numerous designs from which to choose. You will have to look to see at what level you are comfortable.

Card can be used for origami, but it is much more difficult to fold, especially if the model is complicated.

Take it slowly, and practice. Learning to do origami takes time, so rushing won't help. Keep trying again and again slowly, and you'll succeed. When you are unable to make the desired figure, look over where you went wrong before making another one. This will make it easier for you to do origami if you're a beginner.

No, it's easy. As long as you understand the steps properly, know what exactly you need to do and have some practice at making origami already, then it's really easy. If you're a beginner, you may find it a little hard at first, though. But don't worry, because as you practice, it'll become a lot easier.

Looking from the bottom of the origami piece, you will see two sections and the tail. Separate the two sections (not including the tail) and flatten.