[Origami Horse] A Collection of Folding Ideas to Enjoy with Elementary School Children
How about trying to fold a horse with origami? Among animals, horses have distinctive three-dimensional forms, and there are many different approaches to folding them.
The options range from simple steps that an elementary school child can fold on their own to slightly more challenging three-dimensional designs that depict the mane and all four legs.
Here, we introduce videos and guides that will be helpful when folding an origami horse.
Find a favorite horse that matches your child’s interests and preferences!
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[Origami Horses] A Collection of Folding Ideas to Enjoy with Elementary School Kids (11–20)
Meisho Doto from Uma Musume
How about making a horse that appears in Uma Musume, which is popular in anime and games? This time, let’s make the fan-favorite Meisho Doto out of origami.
You’ll need brown-toned origami paper and blue-toned origami paper.
Combining sheets as you fold requires some ingenuity, but the key is to pause the video and proceed carefully step by step.
As you take your time, you’ll likely develop concentration and observation skills.
Once finished, it’ll look great displayed on a shelf at home.
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This origami idea is all about enjoying how it looks once it’s finished.
Making just one figure is charming, but lining up several highlights the differences in expressions and colors, creating a lively atmosphere.
The parts—such as horns, ears, and mane—are composed simply, giving a cohesive feel when displayed together.
Changing the color scheme alters the impression: focusing on soft hues creates unity, while scattering colors gives a pop finish.
Even with the same method, individuality emerges through the choice of expressions and colors, expanding the fun of comparing creations.
It’s an idea that’s enjoyable not only to make, but also to spend time displaying the pieces and showing them to each other.
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A unicorn made with two sheets of origami paper looks extra cute when you use pastel colors.
The gentle hues match the unicorn’s aesthetic, and the finished figure seems as if it leapt straight out of a fantasy world.
The key step is making a slit with scissors and inserting the mane into it.
By inserting rather than gluing, you create depth and a sense of movement.
The mood changes dramatically depending on the color combination: soft tones give a fluffy, delicate feel, while strong contrasts result in a bold, eye-catching piece.
It’s an origami idea that lets you enjoy the making process and be satisfied with how it looks when finished.
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Let’s combine colorful origami to make a cute unicorn.
Use one sheet of origami for the unicorn’s head and one for the body.
Make the unicorn’s mane and horn with the same origami paper, but finish them colorfully by pasting your favorite colors of origami on top or by coloring them.
Draw the face to complete the unicorn’s head.
Shape the unicorn’s body so it looks like a sitting dog.
After folding, color in the hooves.
Finally, attach the head and body to finish! Try making unicorns with manes in all sorts of colors and display them.
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This unicorn origami, featuring a softly rounded, gentle design, is an idea that lets you enjoy the very process of shaping its adorable look.
Prepare two sheets of the same color: use one for the head and the other for the body.
Folding by parts makes the differences in shape easy to see.
Since the head and body are made separately, you can also enjoy the step of combining them while checking the balance.
It pairs well with soft colors, and another charm is that the impression changes depending on how you fold it.
By drawing the facial expression and features with a pen, you’ll complete a one-of-a-kind unicorn that’s uniquely yours.
Give it a try!