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Origami Cat Face

An easy origami cat face. Print the sheet, cut out the square and fold on the numbered lines. The side corners fold up into pointed ears, the point folds up into a white chin, and the stripes, green eyes and whiskers are printed in the right places.

The finished origami cat face, folded from the printed sheet
The origami cat face printable sheet: the square to cut out with numbered fold lines, and step pictures Free printable sheet (PDF) Download PDF

How to fold it

The fold lines and their numbers are printed on the sheet. Each picture shows the paper after that step.

  1. Origami Cat Face step 1: Cut out the square on the solid line.Step 1Cut out the square on the solid line.
  2. Origami Cat Face step 2: Turn it so a corner points up. Fold back on line 1: a triangle, point down.Step 2Turn it so a corner points up. Fold back on line 1: a triangle, point down.
  3. Origami Cat Face step 3: Fold both corners up on the 2 lines. Their tips are the ears.Step 3Fold both corners up on the 2 lines. Their tips are the ears.
  4. Origami Cat Face step 4: Fold the point up on line 3 for the chin. Meow!Step 4Fold the point up on line 3 for the chin. Meow!

Tips for folding with kids

  1. Print at actual sizePrint at 100 percent on US Letter paper so the lines and pictures line up.
  2. Cut on the lineCut just on the solid line. A little white at the edge is fine.
  3. Make sharp foldsFold right on the dashed line, then run a thumbnail along the fold.
  4. Go in number orderFold line 1 first, then 2, and so on. Lines with the same number are done together.

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About this printable

Most origami starts with plain paper and a diagram to follow. This sheet puts the fold lines, their numbers and the picture right on the paper, so a child can fold it on their own. The picture is printed in pieces, each one where it ends up once the paper is folded, so it only comes together at the end.

More to fold: all the origami printables. More to make: step-by-step drawing lessons and coloring pages.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you make an origami cat?

Fold the square in half into a triangle, point down. Fold the two side corners up so their tips stick out above the top edge as ears, then fold the bottom point up a little for the chin.

What paper do I need?

Plain printer paper. Print the sheet on US Letter paper at 100 percent (actual size), then cut out the shape on the solid line. Thinner paper folds more easily than card stock.

Can I print it in black and white?

Yes. The pictures come out in gray and every fold works the same.

Why is the picture on the flat sheet in pieces?

Each part of the picture is printed where it lands once the paper is folded, so the flat sheet looks scrambled. Fold on the lines in number order and it comes together.