Learn to create an intricate origami mouse in this 35-minute video tutorial designed by Jo Nakashima. Follow step-by-step instructions to fold a complex mouse model, inspired by the Chinese zodiac year of the rat. Master techniques including head formation, tail creation, arm and leg shaping, and optional color changes for the feet. Utilize a 20cm x 20cm copper tissue-foil paper for optimal results. Progress through various stages, from basic folds to advanced techniques like open sinking, as you craft a detailed and lifelike paper mouse.
Overview
Syllabus
Intro
The origami mouse
First steps
Head
Base folds
Tail
Fold some layers of the head
Form the body and head
Rearrange layers
Hide flaps on the back
Make the arms
Open sink the excess paper
Make the legs
Reposition the tail
Ears
Optional: color change the feet
Shape the feet
Optional: lock the sides of the head
Origami mouse finished!
Taught by
Origami with Jo Nakashima
