How to Make an Origami Elephant :: Elefante de papel

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How to Make an Origami Elephant, designed by Fumiaki Kawahata. SUBTÍTULOS EN ESPAÑOL
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Origami tutorial and video instruction on how to Make an Origami Elephant -- video made with permission from Mr. Fumiaki Kawahata.
Leyla Torres Origami Spirit Video tutorial series. www.origamispirit.com
For more ideas visit blog posts at Origami Spirit: www.origamispirit.com/?p=11450
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• Paso a paso para hacer un elefante en origami.
Visita la serie de tutoriales de vídeo paso a paso en nuestro sitio Origami Spirit www.origamispirit.com/es/
Para más ideas visita la entrada del blog en Origami Spirit: www.origamispirit.com/?p=11453

[@Aminaish]

did not know it was possible to feel so stressed while listening to the world's most soothing voice.

[@potatobob3864]

I get stressed every time I listen to a soothing voice

[@dianag.1362]

😂

[@alexandroyaretvallejosarbo1641]

La tuya por seacaso

[@rubyclarke1151]

Wow such clear instructions, got a wee bit frustrated but that was to be expected 😂 my elephant came out better than I thought, thank you so much for making this I had fun!

[@alexandroyaretvallejosarbo1641]

Ññññññññ

[@ivoryas1696]

@rubyclarke1151 Huh. Basically the same story here. Cheers from the future! ✌🏾

[@Jack-w6h]

Huh. I mean, i had no difficulties but that’s from me that knows lots of complex origami by memory.

[@OrigamiSpirit]

I'm happy to receive your messages of success after making this elephant. Thank you!

[@khanh1276able]

It's verry hard

[@beatam3472]

Don't know why but my elephant ended up with his hind legs a bit longer than the front ones. Had to shorter them a bit by folding them inside and not it looks just fine.

[@foxics9040]

@@khanh1276able agreed

[@mommytolkm]

LOVE this elephant. And the video is slow and clear enough for me to do three at the same time. I have a stampede on my desk. Woo-hoo!

[@OrigamiSpirit]

+Mui Chao Origami elephants have a way to making a great parade! Glad you like it ;-)

[@imabhiustupid]

Maam, I think ur hands r too fast to see with human eyes

[@chloestoyreview]

0-0 I only make 1 at a time

[@rachelbrown1265]

Her: * does one fold * Me: ok slow down Ms Magic Fingers, what the heckity heck did you just do??

[@haleytrang804]

sameeeee

[@haileystyles6408]

I know Right

[@Quinnii77]

Ummmm- it’s not fast :/

[@rachelbrown1265]

@@Quinnii77 it's still difficult

[@kingofblox2976]

does anyone know if it works with normal 21 by 21cm paper

[@KK_626]

Out of all the origami elephants I've found, this one is by far the cutest. I've never done origami before, but my elephant turned out perfect. Can't believe I did it, hehe! Thank you :D

[@someoneelse9523]

KN B yeah my elephant turned out so cool I love it 😻

[@evachallender8110]

Are u serious I don’t understand how to do the folds at all

[@evachallender8110]

Me 7 minutes and 30 seconds in:screaming and crying ripping my paper to shreds

[@KK_626]

@@evachallender8110 Hahaha my condolences, yeah in that case this one probably isn't for you. I found it much easier than a lot of origami videos but that doesn't have to be the case for everyone!

[@Hesperina]

This is a fantastic teaching video! Many people can fold origami, but I found too many videos where they didn't explain or show what they do. Your instructions are so clear and everything is visible. Thank you very much, keep up the good work!

[@jeremyshaferorigami]

Great tutorial Leyla! I folded it. I realized that if you pull the trunk, the ears will flap.... like Dumbo!🐘😃 Warm regards, Jeremy

[@ebonyrtaylor1399]

Omg I can’t believe that I am actually seeing this!!!

[@jakecowles6336]

These are the clearest online instructions I've found yet for origami and my elephant turned out perfectly - thank you!

[@megagreendayfanatic]

Though it seems to take forever, thank you for thoroughly explaining what you are doing!

[@jeiyex]

Leyla, I appreciate your origami tutorials so much! I only started doing origami a little over 2 weeks ago. Usually when I start a new hobby, I get so frustrated that I want to give up early on, but I've kept with it, and your instruction is phenomenal. You make even the more complicated designs achievable because of the way you explain everything so clearly. This elephant was the hardest design I've attempted so far; it was difficult, but I completed it, and I'm so proud! Thank you so much!

[@kewegam1]

Love this elephant. I make them from 12" x 12" paper in all patterns and colours. They are beautiful. Thank you Leyla for your patience in your tutorials. I am your pupil for as long as you can teach and I can fold.

[@SuperSmurphTastic]

This was very helpful! I challenged myself to make an origami elephant for a class project demonstration, and this was great. It is great for beginners!

[@SuzeteBrasil]

Muito bom ! Teus vídeos são sempre excelentes e muito claros. Muito obrigada pela gentileza de compartilhar conosco teus conhecimentos em origami. 😊

[@aguirrethewrathoflog]

These instructions are easy to follow and my elephant turned out great. Thank you.

[@kingofblox2976]

blast from the past if you read this

[@jazzypeas]

This is a great tutorial - I use these elephants for little gifts:) The video is very clear, thank you!

[@evachallender8110]

Everyone else: origami is so relaxing Me:AAAAAAAHHHHHH THIS IS SO ANNOYING GRRRRR

[@annamariamike9652]

Same

[@annamariamike9652]

I was yelling at the screen and my mum thought there was something wrong

[@5ponkk]

Same i almost Cried

[@keyanacleveland2069]

ME DOES IT AND RIPS THE PAPER STARTS CRYING

[@licetgarcia2634]

Tip: try to do a easy oragmi like make a a hart not cutting it to make a hart no.A origami hart bc you brain will process more and more and you can do more oragmi or make a oragmi crane.

[@Melissa-vb7mi]

I keep coming back to this video. The elephant is beautiful and your instructions are perfect. In other videos I struggle with easier designs, but your explanations make everything so clear. Thanks so much!

[@stephaniesuasnavas7720]

me encanta su trabajo con el papel! gracias por compartirlo

[@happydragon5077]

Got it on the first try. Very good description on the steps. I did mine with "Animal print" 15 cm paper.....the model is about 2" high.

[@mafelasu]

I can't believe I did it! Thank you so much!!

[@tweetie_dumb]

Me: * shows mom elephant * My mom: * takes one look * what is that?

[@aryanmaheshwari9748]

hahahahah

[@user-yf4bc6xs2r]

😂😂😂

[@edwinyesudas5080]

,,🤣🥰🤣

[@emcho7890]

I absolutely loved this video! Your voice was soothing, and you took time to explain everything, and I thought the guidelines were genius. Thx for this easy vid!

[@aschemercer2824]

This is seriously the best origami tutorial I've watched so far!! You explain everything very well, not to mention your voice is SO soothing!

[@maetutini503]

When you have to do origami as a "coping mechanism" from corona. Me: ends up falling asleep because her voice is soooo calming

[@2710Gemma]

Did anyone else feel insanely relaxed listening to her speak?

[@isabellahernandez4832]

Do you love her little stick? Cause I do! Lol :D

[@sweeteleanor1881]

Gemma Rendall you must try asmr :3

[@catlady862]

Certainly unintentional ASMR with that beautiful voice/accent and the crinkling og the paper.

[@shadowwolf2113]

Gemma Rendall meh XD

[@shadowwolf2113]

And if you didn't know meh men's like not really

[@elennaaltariel2360]

Thanks a lot! Great tutorial, everything is very clear.

[@SayantanAuddy]

Very nice tutorial. Slow, precise and clear. Easy to follow. Keep posting.

[@OrigamiSpirit]

Thank you so much :-)

[@litcheerose]

You are very good at explaining and showing the folds

[@OrigamiSpirit]

Louise Litchee Thanks!

[@mr.drybones]

OMG!! I can't believe it! This was my first origami creation and it turned out so well.. Thanks a lot Leyla.

[@debbiestoner9806]

This is such a cute elephant! I had to make 10 to make sure that I could remember the folds. Then my son decided to use them to stack on top of one another. IT worked! He took a while but they do stack. Thank You so much for posting this. Debbie

[@sabrinaali7645]

Your tutorials are by far the best ones I have ever watched before! Not only do you show the fold your doing but you explain it in detail, and that is perfect if you're a casual individual as I am. Thank you so much and keep it up!

[@kayliennabyrdsong8899]

I messed up several times, and my proportions were off by a little bit sometimes, but I stuck through it, and in the end i made a beautiful tiny elephant, so to anyone doing this right now and worrying about how yours doesn't look like hers, don't worry, just keep going, it'll work out. Don't take it too seriously, remember to have fun! :)

[@angelaem205]

By far one of my top favorite animal models! I nearly tore it hugging it with joy after managing to fold it! It is a bit tricky around the ears, it needs more loose paper there so that the ear looks more natural and less stressed. I will most likely fold a whole herd of these wonderful elephants! ^____^b Thank you for yet another fabulous tutorial!

[@salvinagherman2323]

thank you!! it's so easy when you explain it- you are giving just the right directions! (hard to fish out in other origami videos around here) now I'm only going to be looking into your videos to complete the little zoo I've planned for my little angel's nursery... SOOOOO THANKFUL!

[@Sar4et0]

I have done some other elephants, but this one is my favorite, even despite all the strangeness and difficulty of the project. That is a real elephant, not just a flat resemblance...Thank you for sharing and keeping this tutorial here for so long, Layla!

[@bren4660]

Yeeeiii un mini elefante! :33 adorable!♥

[@eduardaabreu82]

Thank you so much Leyla. It's look difficult but actually is pretty easy once your work is very clear and well explained. I'm on your channel and I'm looking forward for new tutorials.

[@OrigamiSpirit]

Eduarda Abreu New tutorials coming soon

[@beatricecordeta7166]

Eduarda Abreu I'm sooo agree

[@lamamadelaluna]

I never before folded anything :) This was great, thanks!

[@insomniacraccoon]

As someone who has never really done any origami aside from paper boats and planes 6 years ago this was very easy to follow! Of course doing mine on printer paper cut into a square in the middle of the night results in a pretty sloppy elephant... Thank you very much for the tutorial though! :) I'll have to keep practicing~

[@rachelswinson6302]

+Insomniac Raccoon Saaamme

[@JogSolidaries]

Really well explained! Slow but safe, thanks!

[@OrigamiSpirit]

You are welcome. Thank you for writing!

[@Genevaroselith]

Thank you for being so clear and precise! I watch a lot of origami videos, and so many people just go "now we fold this edge!" without pointing out things like how it lines up to other folds. It was reassuring to know I was doing it right, I didn't even want to rage quit once :D

[@peachfr0g]

this has got to be one of the best tutorials i have ever followed, despite the complexity of this animal i found it easy to follow along and i actually learnt some things about origami i didn't know before

[@jonathanalvarez8846]

sos una GENIAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!! lo logre y lo hice con una hoja de papel comun quedo muy bueno MUCHAS GRAX!!!!

[@leonardobolognia8820]

a vos te salio y yo me rendi muy facilmente :(

[@azukar8]

Your video was perfect - easy to follow, not too fast. (Have to say, I also really love your voice ^_^)

[@OrigamiSpirit]

Thank you!

[@crepanna]

Thank you for the beautiful tutorial! You have a soothing voice (:

[@jongabonga636]

Wow, this was really clear, slow, and easy to follow! ♥THANK YOU♥

[@xxayiamxx]

NOPE. I messed it up, then set it on fire .-.

[@hailey6610]

Same

[@paularomero6741]

yes

[@minhtam7458]

me too 👎👎

[@rhiannnalenae]

Maiya Bowman SAMMMME!!!! I messed up too much I wasted like 10 trees in this elephant...and NOW MY MOM HATES ME AND THINKS IM STUPID. TOO FUSTRATING

[@laurentoscano9824]

lol XD

[@SBACTY99]

Very complex and difficult, ESPECIALLY since I've been doing origami with post-it notes, but it turns out sooo cute... mine isn't entirely perfect, but it's even cuter because of how tiny it is! Thanks for the tutorial! ♡ Your voice is super soothing to listen to.

[@kunegund9690]

Lol, I remember trying to make the smallest crane possible. I got down to a 1 cm piece of paper. I wonder if I could do the same with this... unlikely. My hands are much bigger now!

[@juliebnclcoll9871]

Thanks Leyla - I made a troupe of these for my mum for Christmas. Looked so cute strung up with fairy lights... and rescued me from lockdown eyestrain and stress at the same time. Real win win. I keep coming back to the video when I forget key moments but it's such a good tutorial. Huge thanks :)

[@celineswims]

I made one out of printer paper, me it turned out great! Thank you for the easy to understand instructions!

[@ytjwang]

I love how easy she makes it to follow by using the wooden pointer

[@wooptyfrickindoo]

This was great!!

[@luisrios4058]

Thank you so much for this clear tutorial. I was amzed to finish my first origami Elephant. Most complicated origami figure completed so far!!

[@ItoNarasimha]

Best origami tutorial in the world!!!! Every step was shown in such amazing detail and made so clearly, i didn't mess up even once! My Elephant turned out so beautiful!!!! Thank you Leyla!!!!!!

[@International_Jetset]

thank-you so much Leyla your instruction was perfect.

[@Sbravo94]

Excelente video, muy bien explicado... Gran artista y artesana, muchas felicidades :)... Me encantaría aprenderme estas maravillas de memoria eso si jajajaja. Para los que dicen que va muy rápido, hay algo que se llama pausa. Por mi parte me salió a la primera pausando cada paso. Así es el origami, paciencia y meditación.

[@OrigamiSpirit]

Gracias Sofía. No es tan fácil aprender de memoria las figuras en origami. Pero cuando uno repite una y otra vez con atención, poco a poco se va quedando en la mente. Es exactamente como dices, paciencia y meditación, eso es lo que nos enseña esta práctica.

[@epicmari2976]

Great video! Your instructions were so easy! The elephant is super cute. Thank you!

[@diapagan7336]

Leyla, muchas gracias por las instrucciones en español, por los pasos lentos y los tips de lineas guías. Si no fuera por las lineas guías no hubiera hecho un elefantito lindo de flores. I had lots of fun 🌸

[@naomigrace8261]

Aww the elephant is so cute!

[@OrigamiSpirit]

Thank you ;-)

[@bwibwi5]

This is the best origami tutorial I have ever watched. You explain things very clearly and visually, and your voice is such a treat! Thank you for your great tutorial.

[@javinavarro5671]

Thank you very much!! It's just incredible the way you teach, the way you express yourself while making it and the way you enjoy it. Just amazing how such a difficult thing can become so easy. Thanks!!

[@laurenm.8827]

Extremely well done. Clear instructions with clear shots. Natural speed. Thank you!

[@sweetlyluv8603]

Ohmygosh, I got it! I'm such a noob, and there are a few tiny rips, but its an elephant !

[@OrigamiSpirit]

Congratulations!!

[@lydiathurstan665]

Absolutely amazing and so easy, I am terrible at origami and I got it perfect

[@OrigamiSpirit]

+Lydia Thurstan Congratulations!!

[@zoeysweetie1]

Such a sweet model and such a perfect demonstration!!

[@rsc8415]

This video was by far the best one I've tried for making an elephant. I really like how slowly you pace each step and how you explain as well as point out which line each fold is on. Thanks, I will be following your other videos for making more animals!

[@stephaniebales7502]

:D I did it! I am so happy! Thank you so much. I haven't done much with origami so i was kinda afraid but your instructions were so easy to follow and now I have an adorable elephant sitting on my dresser!

[@Areebaattique2]

what doyou mean

[@Slarti]

Thank you - just starting off practising origami and it's good to try something a little bit more involved. Excellent instructions!

[@OrigamiSpirit]

Thank you!

[@dseau1]

Your tutorials are the best! Not too close up, soothing voice. Excellent!

[@alwayshangry4898]

Wow just what I was looking for. She didn’t have her hands in the way and really showed me where to fold. It turned out great! Thank you ms soothing voice

[@SuperTana16]

Gracias muy buen tutorial, y facil de seguir. :)

[@MrJohnpend]

Finished, looks pretty good too. Like others, I have struggled to find good origami instructions online and yours is the best I have found. Easy to follow, clear and good fun. Thanks. Do you do a giraffe by any chance?

[@OrigamiSpirit]

John Pendlebury Not a giraffe jet, but perhaps in the future!

[@putodisparate3590]

Leyla Torres Keyla podrias explicarme esto bien

[@nate8313]

thank you Leyla, your easy to follow instructions and calming voice made making this elephant feel like catching up with a much loved aunt

[@terrasokolovic7520]

Got me some bigger paper!!! Now I have cute origami elephants all over my desk too!!! explaining using mountains and valleys helps a lot as well. Thank you for the brilliant tutorial! 🙏❤️🌟

[@jemmanola]

This was perfect, thank you very much!

[@TheRabarbaras]

Thank you very much for the video! It is easy to follow and your instructions are very clear. I am so happy that I made my little elephant! It's a bit messy, but still lovely :)

[@fabianaestradatena6139]

👍

[@shabilarautiainen4522]

Lol

[@mindy9565]

A BIG thank you for taking your time to show this elephant step by step! The directions were very easy to follow since you were very patient.

[@SilverOrigami]

This is my favorite origami design. Thank you so much for making this video and sharing it with everyone. The elephant is just delightful!

[@OrigamiSpirit]

+Kirstin Mitchell Hi Kirstin, I'm happy you like this elephant. I fell in love the first time I saw it. I'm glad to be able to share it in this video.

[@heatherouchida8345]

awesome, very well done and I understood everything. thank you very much ^-^

[@OrigamiSpirit]

You are welcome!

[@MagicPaperOG]

very cute

[@mkalt0235]

Very nice model, and also a very well executed video. I know nothing about origami yet didn't get lost for a second. Thank you.

[@anneliewilde3775]

This is my all-time favorite origami animal model! Thank you Leyla for a wonderful tutorial

[@chicathechicken1617]

Pretty Good! Are you Mexican? Eres mexicana? :P

[@newuniverse1431]

amazing! 加油！！

[@smillaptak3698]

Thanks for the great tutorial with perfect description and guidance through the whole video! I didn’t even mess up once! A 10/10 tutorial

[@theinacircleoftheancientpu492]

Although this is obviously quite a difficult piece, the instructions are crystal clear thank you! Been making origami for presents and hit the frustration of not being able to understand what the person demonstrating is actually doing twice so far.

[@julianadiaz9320]

¡GENIA!

[@abhaadhikari809]

I completely crushed my paper and got mad at 11:40 xD

[@bellekeet7128]

8:30 for mexD

[@illregretdoingthis270]

+The Unicorn I know it was so fucking hard

[@MrLightPanda]

means you are growing :).

[@happyteeth123]

try try but dont cry

[@annikagibbons4146]

23:26 for me. I just made lines and winged it. Who cares about legs anyway? 😂

[@anna_kcx]

well the paper i used was too thick so the final result looked a bit bulky, but the instructions were super clear and your voice and the sound of paper are so calming. I'd totally follow another one of your videos!! i loved this so much. thank you!

[@lizamccorkell8424]

I absolutely LOVE this elephant!!! It's a fun fold and looks good too!!

[@haruxx3945]

Woow..I did it! Thank You so much!This video is great!!:D

[@OrigamiSpirit]

Hi Hana, Congratulations and thank you for sharing your success!

[@makeitmusical]

Mine was going so well until folding in the little butt flaps hahah. I was doing it with a post it note though so I'll give myself some slack

[@OrigamiSpirit]

+Sarah Hudak You need a paper at least 6 x 6 inches. If you have something bigger, even better. Try again!

[@Lewissnicholls]

Nice tutorial! Was tricky but I folded one with a piece of paper 5 X 5 Cm, so it's entirely possible!

[@laurentoscano9824]

u should

[@marthaseptien473]

Genial.....!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Muchísimas Gracis Leyla! Verdaderamente no puedo despegarme de tu página..... Un abrazo !!!

[@rachelr.5816]

You are the best origami teacher ever, your tutorials are so pleasant and relaxing to follow !

[@aidavallejoslopez4804]

excelente!

[@shengyulu7771]

cool! and awesome! new sub

[@scr6279]

This video was great. I made my first origami a couple days ago and though I had some minor mistakes that were resolved by pausing the vdeo, the video was so easy to follow I didn't even have the sound on and it still turned out. It is so adorable.

[@OrigamiSpirit]

Congratulations for making it. You are doing origami with a great attitude!

[@kaarimaria6382]

This is the least stressful origami tutorial on KZbin. Thanks ^-^

[@beatricecordeta7166]

😱😱 its look soooo hard!!! But I can't believed i did it!!!