Those who are engaged in crafts can find it difficult to choose an option that can be easily crafted, especially if it is necessary for the craft to interest both the boy and the girl. Origami "crocodile" will be a great way out of the situation. Everyone will play with such a figure, regardless of gender.
Simple option
The sheet of paper should be square. Choose the size at your discretion, but for the first attempt it is recommended to use A4 sheet, from which you can easily make the desired shape. When performing work, it is necessary to navigate according to the scheme presented below. To work, you need colored paper, felt-tip pen, glue, scissors.
Stages:
- Fold a sheet with the same sides in half, straighten, do exactly the same for the second turn, return to its original position. 4 squares should be visible. Bend the edges to the middle as shown.
- Fold and straighten the sheet according to the dotted lines.
- Draw the edges to the border line of the small square.
- Turn out triangles.
- Flip the stick figure.
- Fold along the fold lines marked with a dotted line.
- Bend the edges to the middle.
- Flip the crocodile.
- Make an incision in the marked location.
- Pull the triangles out.
- Put on its paws.
- Raise the tail.
- Draw eyes.
- If required, you can make a stand to make the design more stable. For example, you can put a crocodile on a piece of cardboard and stick the paws.
Origami crocodile is ready. The next option at the end of the job should look like a real alligator.
The tutorial video shows how to make an origami crocodile. In such a simple way, you can make a figure with which the child will play both in the process of creativity, and at the end of work.
Option for professionals
To do the job, you will need a square of colored paper (optimal if the paper is single-sided), a felt-tip pen to draw eyes.
Both teenagers and adults will appreciate this option. Toddlers should choose a lighter model. A crocodile figurine can become part of the craft or be a separate decoration.