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Lift up the corners of your square. Press down to form a triangle.

step 1

step 2

Fold your sheet in half in both directions along the dotted lines.

Fold the bottom edges of the triangle up to the center line.

step 3

step 4

All you need is a square sheet of paper.

Flip over and fold the top of the triangle down, so the point extends past the bottom edge.

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How to Make Your Own Origami Butterfly

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Repeat on the other side.....

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Repeat on the other side.

Flatten two triangular edges of the butterfly.

step 7 Fold wings back along the highlighted crease.

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your

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d product!

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step 5

step 6Fold in a half along the highlighted crease.

Repeat on another side.

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Fold small triangle over the bottom.

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