Locust

There is a special kind of satisfaction in folding a tiny creature that actually looks alive. The origami locust — really a grasshopper-style insect — is one of those models that seems to pop into shape almost on its own, once you have made a few simple folds.

If you are newer to animal origami, this is a friendly place to start: no tricky bases, just clear steps guided by the photos, and a result you can be proud to set on a shelf. Let's fold one and watch it come together.

Step 1

Fold the paper in half.

Step 2

Fold it up along the line shown in the photo.

Step 3

Fold it up along the line shown in the photo.

Step 4

Turn the paper over.

Step 5

Fold it in half.

Step 6

Turn the model around.

Step 7

Fold it up along the line shown in the photo.

Step 8

Fold the back side in the same way.

Done!

Your locust is complete.