Let’s make a stag beetle with origami! A collection of simple folding ideas that kids and adults can enjoy

Surprisingly easy! How to fold a rhinoceros beetle (origami)NEW!

[Origami] Rhinoceros Beetle – origami beetle

Many origami rhinoceros beetles have a single straight horn, but the one introduced here features the commonly seen Y-shaped horn.

Bug enthusiasts will love how realistic this beetle looks.

Because it’s a serious origami model that involves careful folding and making small cuts with scissors, it may be best suited for upper elementary school students.

To make it look realistic, key points are bending the legs diagonally and firmly folding the joint areas.

The showcase feature—the horns—requires fine, detailed work, so take your time and fold with focus.

King of insects! Origami rhinoceros beetleNEW!

King of insects!! Origami rhinoceros beetle [origami] Easy to make! Parent-child origami! The stag beetle’s rival!!

Some families may do origami together with their children.

If you’re going to do it, you’ll want to fold something that’s easy for kids, right? There are beetle designs—king of the insects—that are simple to fold.

Even though they’re easy for kids, the wings and body are clearly separated like a real rhinoceros beetle.

It even has a long, impressive horn that gives it that authentic beetle presence.

It’s also a great idea to make a watermelon or a tree out of construction paper or origami and display them together with the beetle.

How about making lots of beetles and putting them on display?

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How to fold an origami rhinoceros beetle with legsNEW!

[Summer Origami] How to fold a beetle with legs, with voice commentary ☆ How to make a beetle with legs out of paper / Tatsukuri

Many origami stag beetles you see out there often don’t have legs.

Adding legs makes them look much more like real beetles, so this legged beetle is highly recommended.

You make the body and the leg parts separately and attach them afterward.

For the body, you first form a diamond shape by following the initial steps of folding an origami crane, then work from there on the left and right… There are quite a few steps, so it’s more suited to advanced folders.

You can also adapt this method for rhinoceros beetles, so once you learn it, your origami repertoire will expand significantly.

A cool and realistic Hercules beetleNEW!

Cool and realistic folding method for a Hercules beetle -Hercules Beetle origami-

The Hercules beetle, renowned as the king of rhinoceros beetles.

If you fold it with black and gold origami paper, the result will look so realistic you’ll wonder, “Is it real?” This will definitely thrill not only small children but also middle and high schoolers! First, use the black paper to fold the head and horn.

You can start with the method for folding an origami crane.

Sharply fold the crane’s wings and shape them into the horn.

You’ll also make the legs from the same sheet; the trick to making it look more realistic is to fold sharply and firmly.

For the gold paper, start by folding it into a square and then fold it diagonally as well, so later steps are easier.

Have fun folding while picturing the finished piece!

How to fold a Hercules beetle (origami)NEW!

Hercules beetle

The Hercules beetle, whose name was cemented by the smash hit “New Beetle Champion Mushiking,” is said to be the largest in the world, with the biggest specimens reaching 180 mm.

At that size, it’s not just cool—it’s a little scary, right? Let’s try making a Hercules beetle that’s hugely popular with kids.

Prepare two sheets of paper: one gray and one yellow.

Fold along the diagonal, then fold both sides inward to meet the center line.

Next, fold that section diagonally… this part will be the head.

Take the yellow paper, fold it in half and then in half again to make a square, and from there fold a section diagonally to form the tail.

Finally, attach the body and the head to complete it.

Even without using large paper, it’ll still have an impressive presence.

Kids will love it! Easy origami stag beetleNEW!

Insect Origami! Easy Stag Beetle/Kabuto Beetle Folding Method [With Voice Commentary]

Introducing a versatile rhinoceros beetle that can be used in many ways—as a wall decoration piece or as an eye-catching touch on portfolio covers and the like.

It doesn’t have detailed legs or a cool horn, but it’s easy to fold, so it’s recommended even for small children.

For a beetle model, the unusually few folding steps are also noteworthy.

Add some round, beady eyes and it transforms into an adorable beetle.

Fold the paper along the center line created by a diagonal fold.

Match the tip of the folded section to the opposite corner.

Then fold back the part you just folded once… Written out, it may sound complicated, but it’s actually very simple.

Give it a try!

How to fold a small rhinoceros beetleNEW!

[Origami] How to Make a Small Rhinoceros Beetle

Introducing an adorably tiny origami rhinoceros beetle.

It’s so small it fits not only in a child’s palm but even in a baby’s.

It looks great as a letter decoration or a pop accent on a postcard.

Just note that the paper you fold is quite small, so take your time and enjoy the process without getting impatient.

You’ll use two 3.5 cm squares of paper.

You’ll make the horn piece, the body piece, and the leg piece separately, then glue them together at the end.

Scissors are also used, so it should be suitable for upper-elementary school students and older.

Once you make one, you’ll want to make more—such a cute mini-mini beetle!