Basic origami shapes. Lesson summary "basic forms of origami" Basic basic forms in origami technology tsirulik
1.Basic shape “Triangle” | p.3 |
2. Basic form “Door” | p.4 |
3. Basic form "Kite" | p.5 |
4. Basic form “Pancake” | p.6 |
5. Basic form “Double House” | p.7 |
6. Basic shape “Double Square” | p.8 |
7. Basic shape “Double Triangle” | p.9 |
8. Basic form “Catamaran” | p.10 |
9. Basic shape “Fish” | p.12 |
10. Basic form “Bird” | p.14 |
11. Basic form “Frog” | p.17 |
Basic shape "Triangle"
Before folding, the square can be arranged with a “window”, when the bottom and top lines are horizontal (running from left to right), and the right and left lines are vertical (running from top to bottom).
The square can also be placed in a “diamond” shape so that one of the corners points down.
1. Arrange the square in a diamond shape. Raise the bottom corner, aligning it with the top corner.
2. The resulting workpiece has the shape of an isosceles right triangle.
When folding the figures, the basic triangle shape can be positioned in different ways. The usual position is when the bottom side is the largest, that is, the base of an isosceles triangle. The triangle can also be positioned at a right angle downwards. This not entirely familiar position gave another name to this basic form - “kerchief”.
Basic form "Door"
1. Fold the square over, matching opposite sides.
2. Lower the sides to the fold line.
3. The basic shape is similar to elevator doors or double doors, so it is called "door" (preferred) or "cabinet".
Basic form "Kite"
1. Arrange the square in a diamond shape. Fold it diagonally.
2. Lower the top sides from the top of the top corner to the fold line.
3. The basic shape really does resemble a kite. But these days it has acquired another name - “ice cream”. Turn the base shape at a right angle upwards and you will see a “sugar straw”.
Basic form "Pancake"
1. Fold the square in half diagonally or twice like a book, marking the center of the square at the intersection of the fold lines.
2. Lower all corners one by one to the center of the square.
3. The basic pancake shape is square and does not look like a round pancake at all, but rather resembles an envelope (letter).
Basic form "Double House"
1. Place the square as a “window”. Fold the square in half, matching opposite sides.
2. Fold the rectangle in half, lining up the short sides.
3. Fold the side parts, lowering the short sides to the fold line.
4. Open and flatten the “pocket”.
5. Open and flatten the second “pocket”.
6. The basic form consists of two houses.
Basic shape "Double Square"
This basic shape has two visible square planes, a non-opening ("blind") corner formed in the center of the initial shape (square), and a opening corner located opposite the "blind" and formed by the corners of the square.
1. Fold the square in half twice, matching opposite sides. Turn it over.
2. Fold along diagonals.
3. Fold the side squares in, folding them in half and lowering the top part down away from you.
4. Basic form " double square».
Basic shape "Double Triangle"
"Double Triangle" is not the only name for this basic shape. Another name - "water bomb" - comes from the figure from this basic form. The basic "double triangle" shape has two visible triangular planes. A closed (“blind”) corner was formed in the center of the original square.
1. Fold the square diagonally. Turn it over.
2. Fold in half, matching the top and bottom sides.
3. Press down on the center of the square. Bend the side triangles, folding them in half. In this case, the upper part of the square will bend to the other side.
4. Flip over the figure, swapping corners.
5. Basic “double triangle” shape.
Basic form "Catamaran"
1.Fold the basic “door” shape. Turn it over.
2. Bend the piece in half.
3. Fold the bottom over.
4. Open the “pockets” and flatten them, aligning the top sides with the sides raised from the middle and pulling the bottom corners out to the sides.
5. It turns out to be a boat. Turn it over.
6. Fold over, matching the bottom and top sides.
7. Open the “pockets” to create a second boat.
8. The basic form is in the form of a double boat - “catamaran”.
Basic shape "Fish"
1. Flip the basic kite shape
2. Bend, matching the top and bottom corners. Turn.
3. Pull the pocket corner up.
4. Extend the corner of the other “pocket”.
5. The resulting blank - a short version of the basic "fish" shape - turns into long version. Raise one bottom corner.
6. Turn over.
7. Basic “fish” shape.
Basic form "Bird"
1. Fold the sides from the opening corner to the fold line.
2. Bend the “blind” corner.
3. Unbend the corners.
4. Lift the bottom part up, grabbing one layer of paper and holding the blind corner.
5. In this case, the side parts will be in the center.
6. Half of the basic “bird” shape is ready. Turn it over.
7. Bend the blind and side corners.
8. Open the “pocket” by pulling the bottom part up.
9. The basic “bird” shape has a “blind” corner, two wing corners and two leg corners. The basic shape received this name because it can be folded various models birds.
The basic “bird” shape has two types: long (Fig. 9) and short. Short version It turns out if you lower the upper wing corners. You can arrive at the short version in another way.
10. Fold over the basic double square shape, bringing the sides down from the flared corner to the fold line. Bend the side parts inward.
11. Repeat on the other side.
12. A short version of the basic “bird” shape can easily be turned into a long one.
Basic form "Frog"
1. Fold the first square, lowering the upper sides from the “blind” corner to the fold line.
2. Open and flatten the “pocket” between the layers of paper
3. Flip.
4. Open another “pocket”. Flatten two more “pockets” using steps 1-4.
5. Fold the bottom sides to the fold line.
6. Bending the side corners, pull the corner up from the middle of the side.
7. Repeat steps according to Figures 5-6 in each plane.
8. The basic “frog” shape has blind and opening corners and four elongated corners - one on each plane.
Learning the art of origami must begin not only with individual elements of products, but also with the “origami school” - with basic forms. You should know well the basic basic shapes of products, which will allow you to understand the outlines and nature of the item being manufactured, and when creating your own products, you will be able to select the most suitable base option.
One important classical approach to origami design is the concept of a base. The base is a simple folded shape that can be developed into many different figures. The formal concept of a base in origami was not developed until the early 1900s; most traditional shapes were created based on one of eleven classical base shapes, and origami developers in the mid-1900s typically relied on the base as a starting point. We'll look at these 11 forms next.
The four basic forms come from Eastern culture - the basis paper kite, fish base, bird base and frog base. The basis of the catamaran has Western roots. The pancake base is simple enough to appear in both cultures. The water bomb base and double square were also used in both cultures. The latter are actually inverted versions of each other.
The folds made to create these shapes bisect corners and edges much more often than any other arbitrary method.
From basic shapes you can make many shapes, both flat and three-dimensional. Some basic forms are an intermediate step when performing more complex basics. For example, from the “square” base you can make the basic shapes “crane” and “frog”. Basic forms can also be used as stand-alone geometric shapes when solving various geometric problems in elementary school. Folding basic shapes helps children learn concepts such as triangle, square, trapezoid, rectangle; solve problems on topics: parallel lines, intersection of lines, division of a segment, division of an angle, area.
The name of the basic forms is the same in many countries, although these are purely conventional names and there may be variations
Triangle is one of the two simplest basic shapes. In order to fold it, you only need to make one fold - draw the diagonal of the square.
A book is the next simple basic form. As with folding a triangle, we only need to make one fold.
Door - the basic shape of a door comes from a book.
The kite is another fairly simple basic shape. It comes from a triangle.
Damn - The folds of this shape seem very simple, but in my opinion it is one of the most promising basic shapes. Please note that by folding the square, we again come to a square. This means we can put it into one of the basic shapes. These base shapes are called pancake base shapes.
Fish - The name speaks for itself. In front of you is a head, a tail and two fins. All that remains is to give them the desired shape.
Double triangle - another name for double triangle is water bomb.
Double Square - If you turn a double square inside out, you get a double triangle.
House - the name was chosen based on appearance figurines.
Bird - A bird has wings, a head and a tail. This basic form also has them.
Catamaran - a pajarita is very easily made from this shape. And also a lot of kusuda.
Frog - from this shape you can make both a frog and a flower.
From the basic shape “Crane” you can create: a horse, a crane, a stork, an elephant, a cow, a reindeer, a monkey, a crow, a spaniel, a sparrow, a grasshopper, a dragonfly, a Buddha mask, a standing crane, a star...
From the basic "Hat" shape you can create: gorilla, sombrero, frog, sea turtle, flowers, bat, rocket...
From the basic shape "Camel" you can create: giraffe, camel, hare, kangaroo, squirrel, baby elephant, swan, carp, sheep, deer, Death mask, donkey, flowers...
From the basic "Pony" shape you can create: a jumping pony, a lantern, Japanese opera masks, hydrangea, photo frames, ornaments...
Naturally, a deer made from the basic “Crane” form will differ from a deer made from the basic “Camel” form, not only in the execution technique, but also in the capabilities of that basic form.
Basic forms also include modules, which serve as the basis for the production of not only geometric and architectural forms, but also the creation of figurines of animals, birds and flowers. The number of modules used to make a figurine can vary from four to several hundred. Basically, they are held together without the help of glue; for this purpose, the modules have various combinations of pockets and flaps.
The main requirement for modules is their complete identity. Even small deviations in dimensions often lead to the impossibility of assembling the product.
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Basic origami shapes
Basic “square” shape Fold diagonally Fold again, valley fold
Basic shape “square” Bend the top corner “mountain” Flip it over
Basic shape “square” Fold “valley” Fold “mountain” to the left
Basic "square" shape Basic "square" shape
Basic shape “Double Square” Fold diagonally, rotate Repeat on the other side, unfold
Basic shape “Double Square” Fold horizontally into a mountain, unfold Fold vertically, unfold
Basic “double square” shape Fold the sheet along the marked lines, the basic shape is ready. .
Basic “book” shape Fold the sheet in half Basic “book” shape
Basic “door” shape The middle line is outlined The side side is folded towards the middle
Basic door shape Turn clockwise, the basic shape is ready.
Basic "house" shape Mark the middle of the side Fold the side in half
Basic “house” shape The sides are folded towards the middle The top layers of paper are laid out to the side and flattened
Basic shape “door” Basic shape – “house”
Basic triangle shape Fold diagonally Basic triangle shape
Basic “pancake” shape Bend diagonally on both sides, straighten Each corner is folded towards the center of the sheet.
Basic pancake shape Basic pancake shape
Basic “kite” shape Fold one side diagonally, unfold The sides of the square are folded to the diagonal line
Basic "kite" form Basic "kite" form
Basic bomb shape Fold in half Fold to the left, valley fold
Basic bomb shape One part of the left corner is pulled to the right, flattened Flip over
Basic bomb shape Valley fold Same on the other side
Basic bomb shape Basic bomb shape
Basic “fish” shape Fold diagonally, straighten The sides of the square are folded towards the diagonal, straighten
Basic “fish” shape Same thing from the opposite corner Bend along an unmarked diagonal
Basic fish shape Fold along the lines. Basic fish shape
Basic “catamaran” shape Mark the diagonals Mark the midpoints of the sides
Basic “catamaran” shape Bend each corner to the center, straighten the sides to the center
Basic “catamaran” shape “Valley” folds Each corner is extended from the inside
Basic shape "catamaran" Basic shape "catamaran"
Basic “frog” shape Basic “square” shape Mark lines on each side by turning left towards the center
Flatten the basic “frog” shape; place the upper sides towards the middle, the bottom fold into a “valley”
Basic “frog” shape Same on all sides
Basic bird shape Fold diagonally into a valley fold
Basic shape “bird” Bend the top layer “mountain” Flip it over
Basic shape “bird” Fold “valley” to the right Fold “mountain” to the left
Basic “bird” shape All corners towards the center Fold the top layer towards you
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The basic forms of origami are the basis of all paper figures made using this technique. It will be very cool if your child learns to fold such “semi-finished products.” But putting them together just for the sake of learning is boring. They will be remembered themselves in the process of working on models, for which these basic forms will serve as the basis. Here we will look at quite complex basic origami shapes: Basic origami shape “Double Triangle” Basic origami shape “Fish” Basic origami shape “Catamaran” Basic origami shape “Square” Basic origami shape “Bird”
You can see other, simpler models in the article “Basic origami forms for children 4-6 years old.”
Basic origami form “Double triangle” for children from 6 years old
Place the square in front of you, colored side down. Fold the square diagonally and straighten it. We repeat the same action in the other direction.
Turn the sheet over so that the colored side is facing up. Fold the sheet in half, connecting the top and bottom sides of the square. Let's straighten the sheet.
We have all the lines necessary for folding. Let's add our figure according to them. She herself will strive to take the desired form.
The basic form of origami “Double Triangle” is ready. Usually in the literature on origami there is another way of folding this basic model. But our experience suggests that the method described above is easier for children to do. Despite this, we present a diagram of the second folding method. Perhaps you will find it more interesting.
Folding diagram of the basic origami form “Double Triangle”. Tables of symbols adopted in origami will help you “read” the diagram correctly.
Basic origami form “Fish” for children aged 7-8 years
We present two ways to fold this basic origami shape.
The first option for folding the basic “Fish” shape
General diagram of folding the basic form of origami “Fish” (first option).
Now we will show in detail how this is done.
Fold the square of paper diagonally and unfold it to mark the middle line.
Fold two edges to the middle line - we get the basic “Kite” shape.
Let's bend the figure back, matching the opposite corners. For convenience, you can turn the figure over. The picture also shows a rear view.
Let's open the “pockets”.
Now let’s “flip” one of the two triangles from right to left. Let's turn the figure over.
The basic form of origami “Fish” is ready.
The second option for folding the basic “Fish” shape
General diagram of folding the basic form of origami “Fish” (second option)
1. Fold the square diagonally and unfold it.
2. Fold the upper sides to the marked line. Let's expand the figure.
3. Repeat the operation, folding the lower sides towards the middle.
4. Fold the square diagonally down, turning it into a triangle and unfold it too. We ended up with a whole network of lines outlined by folding.
Let's start folding along the marked lines. To do this, grab the edges of the model with the thumb and forefinger of both hands, squeezing two layers of paper at once, and bring them to the middle. The basic origami “Fish” model is ready.
Basic form of origami “Catamaran” for children from 8 years old
1. Fold the square diagonally and unfold it. Let's repeat the same thing in the other direction. We get two lines outlined by folds.
2. Now let's outline two more folds. To do this, fold the square in half in two directions and straighten it.
3. Let's outline four more lines. To do this, fold the corners to the middle of the square and then unfold it.
4. All lines are outlined. We begin, in fact, by folding the basic shape. Fold the sides towards the center.
5. Now fold the top and bottom sides of the resulting rectangle towards the center.
6. The most difficult part remains. From the inside, you need to take the corner of the top layer of paper with your fingers and pull it to the side until it stops.
We do this with all four corners.
The basic form of origami “Catamaran” is ready.
Basic origami shape “Square” for children aged 6-7 years
1. Place a square of paper in front of you, colored side down. Fold the square in half, connecting the top and bottom sides. Let's straighten it back out. Now fold and open in the same way, but connecting the sides.
2. Turn the figure over so that the square is the colored side up. Fold it diagonally and straighten it.
3. We have marked all the necessary folding lines. Now the figure will fold itself along them; it only needs a little help.
The basic origami “Square” shape is ready. As with the basic “Double Triangle” shape, there is an alternative folding method. We provide only a diagram for it. Try both methods and decide for yourself which you like better.
Folding diagram of the basic origami “Square” shape. Tables of symbols adopted in origami will help you “read” the diagram correctly.
Basic origami form “Bird” for children 10-12 years old
The Basic Bird Shape is built on top of the Basic Square Shape (see above). Fold into a basic “Square” shape. Place the model in front of you so that the side that “opens” faces up.
Fold the sides towards the center. Fold only the top layers of paper.
Return the paper to its original position. Now take one layer of paper by the upper corner and pull it down, while folding the figure along the lines outlined in the previous step.
Turn the figure over and repeat the operation on the other side.
Basic origami form “Bird”
General diagram of folding the basic form of origami “Bird”
Origami is an ancient art that came to us from Japan. Now millions of children and adults around the world are interested in origami.
Try to create your own collection of funny figures, toys and entire compositions that will become a worthy decoration for your interior.
But don’t rush to immediately choose beautiful but complex models, start with simple models. And then go to complex models and to modular origami.
Having learned it yourself, involve your children, family and friends in this. After all, things made with your own hands are always highly valued.
You can give beautifully made models, especially flowers, to your family and friends.
Gather required tools and materials necessary for origami.
Basic Paper Folding Techniques
Surely you can’t wait to quickly start making the beautiful models posted on our website or those that you saw on other sites, but take your time, let’s first understand the basic technical techniques of origami.
Get acquainted with simple symbols that explain the principle of folding any product using the origami technique. This is a kind of origami language, having learned which you can easily fold not only the figures proposed in this book, but also thousands of others. Most symbols was introduced into practice in the middle of the 20th century by the famous Japanese master Akira Yoshizawa. In recent decades, several new ones have been added to them.
Useful advice from an experienced master
The paper must be folded on a smooth, level surface. The free space should be enough to completely accommodate a sheet of paper and still have a small margin of space. Do not twist the figure in your hands or turn it unnecessarily - otherwise you will get confused, especially when folding complex models.
Methods and techniques for folding figures are presented in the diagrams using lines, arrows and auxiliary signs. Sometimes one picture shows not one, but several actions. You can always check the correctness of their implementation using the following figure. In order to get acquainted with origami techniques, prepare several small squares, follow the steps indicated in the pictures on the left, checking the result according to the pictures on the right. Strictly speaking, there are only two main ways to fold paper - either make a concave fold on it (“valley”), in which a corner, edge or pocket is in front, or a convex (“mountain”), in which part of the paper goes to the front. back side leaf. All other methods of folding paper are simply derivatives of two basic techniques. So, always fold the paper as shown in the figure, while trying to make the folds firm and sharp. Remember: the straighter and sharper the fold, the greater the chance that the finished model will be correct and attractive in appearance. Never rush to finish a figurine. Origami should not be work for you, but relaxation. Remember to relax and do not take failures to heart if they happen to you. Better take a new sheet of paper, smile and start over.
Origami symbols and notations
Basic origami shapes. Manufacturing
Since ancient times, there have been some forms in origami that are considered basic. These are standard, easy-to-fold blanks, from which you can subsequently create hundreds of different figures.
The folding of many origami figures begins with well-known simple structures called vase shapes. There are not many of them - about a dozen. All of them are obtained from a square sheet of paper using simple techniques. For folding flowers using the origami technique, the basic shapes “square” and “hat” are most often used. These forms need to be studied as carefully as the basic folding methods and techniques discussed above. You must master them and make each basic workpiece automatically, knowing each of its folds and sequence of operations. Without knowledge of these basic forms, no one can seriously engage in the art of origami; they are for origami artists what scales are for musicians. However, not all figures in modern origami are made from a square sheet of paper; some are made from regular polygons - pentagons and hexagons. Having mastered the production of basic forms, you will successfully fold not only the figures given in this book, but also your own.
The basic shape is "square". Manufacturing
This basic shape has two visible planes, a closed "blind" corner formed in the center of the original shape (square), and an opening corner located opposite the "blind" corner.
1. First, fold the square along two diagonals, matching opposite corners.
3. Fold in opposite corners, folding them in half.
4. Smooth out creases. As a result, you have a basic origami “square” shape.
The basic "hat" or "water bomb" shape. Manufacturing
The “hat” has two triangular planes. A closed “blind” corner is formed in the center of the original square.
1. First, fold the square along two diagonals, matching opposite corners.
3. Press from below into the center of the square. Bend the side triangles, folding them in half.
4. So, the basic “hat” or “water bomb” shape is ready.
To make flowers, you need to have a regular pentagon and a regular hexagon as a base. How to make them? We'll tell you.
Pentagon based on a square. Manufacturing
Cutting a symmetrical, neat pentagon is not as easy as it seems. The easiest way: using successive techniques, fold the square and cut off the excess with scissors.
1. Fold the square in half, matching two opposite sides.
2. Make tucks by folding the resulting rectangle in half.
3. Make a tuck on one side, aligning the bottom of the rectangle with the center right tuck. Align the bottom left edge of the rectangle with the imaginary line between the two tucks.
4. Check the result and expand the rectangle, returning to the original square.
5. Fold the square so that the fold line begins at point B, and point A touches the edge of the sheet - place points D and C, as shown in the figure.
6. Fold the resulting figure so that point B touches the central fold line (made in step 1), 6 place point E at this place.
7. Fold the left edge of the shape into a mountain.
8. Using a ruler and pencil, connect points E and D. Cut with scissors along the marked line. Open the figure completely - you get a regular pentagon.
Hexagon based on a square. Manufacturing
A hexagon is made in much the same way as a pentagon.
1. Fold the square sheet in half, aligning two opposite sides.
2. Fold the resulting rectangle in half, as shown in the figure.
3. Right side align the rectangle with the center fold line
4. Fold the rectangle so that the lower right corner A touches the fold line made in step 3.
5. Check the result and fold the right edge into a “mountain”, with corner B aligned with corner C.
6. Using a ruler and pencil, check the horizontal line connecting corners B and A.
7. Using scissors, cut off the top of the shape along the marked line.
8. Open the resulting figure. The regular hexagon is ready.
What materials and tools are needed for origami
Origami flowers. Chamomile
Basic origami shapes
At the initial stage, many origami figures are folded the same way, that is, they have one base - a basic shape. Combining figures according to basic forms systematizes a huge number of models and contributes to more successful dating with origami.
You should definitely pay attention to this section and try to remember how the main basic forms look. Many novice masters often find themselves in a stupor at the initial stages of schemes, precisely because they cannot determine the type of basic form, or are not even aware of them.
Basic shape "catamaran"
There are several ways to fold the basic catamaran shape based on different basic shapes. This model can hardly be called basic
Basic book form
This is another simplest basic form of origami. Fold the square sheet in half and... and that's it, the basic shape of the door is ready. Don't forget to rest.
Basic bird shape
The basic bird shape is folded over the basic double square shape.
Basic origami triangle shape
One of the simplest basic forms of origami. Its diagram might not have been posted (however, when I wrote this, the diagram was already on the site), but suddenly it appears somewhere in the diagrams.
Basic frog shape
The basic "frog" shape gets its name from the figurine from this blank - an inflatable frog.
Basic fish shape
The basic form is formed on the basis of another basic form - “kite”.
Basic double triangle shape
"Double Triangle" is not the only name for this basic shape. Another name - "water bomb" - comes from the origami model of this basic form. At the basic double triangle shape two visible triangular planes. A closed (“blind”) corner was formed in the center of the original square.
Basic double square shape
Basic form of double house
Named because of its appearance, it is rarely used but let it be for the sake of completeness of the collection. 🙂
Basic door shape
I also sometimes call this basic form of origami “cabinet” because of its external similarity. I don’t know whether this basic form will be useful to you, but if it exists, it should probably be used in some schemes.
Basic kite shape
The model is also named due to its external resemblance to a classic kite.
Basic pancake shape
Another elementary Basic Form that is very easy to remember due to its simplicity.
The basic forms of origami are the basis of all paper figures made using this technique. It will be very cool if your child learns to fold such “semi-finished products.” But putting them together just for the sake of learning is boring. They will be remembered themselves in the process of working on models, for which these basic forms will serve as the basis. Here we will look at some fairly complex basic origami shapes:
Basic origami form “Double triangle” for children from 6 years old
Place the square in front of you, colored side down. Fold the square diagonally and straighten it. We repeat the same action in the other direction. 
Turn the sheet over so that the colored side is facing up. Fold the sheet in half, connecting the top and bottom sides of the square. Let's straighten the sheet. 
We have all the lines necessary for folding. Let's add our figure according to them. She herself will strive to take the desired form. 
The basic origami form “Double Triangle” is ready
Usually in the literature on origami they give another way of folding this basic model. But our experience suggests that the method described above is easier for children to do. Despite this, we present a diagram of the second folding method. Perhaps you will find it more interesting. 
Folding diagram of the basic origami form “Double Triangle”. The rules adopted in origami will help you “read” the diagram correctly.
Basic origami form “Fish” for children aged 7-8 years
We present two ways to fold this basic origami shape.
The first option for folding the basic “Fish” shape
General diagram of folding the basic form of origami “Fish” (first option).
Now we will show in detail how this is done.
Fold the square of paper diagonally and unfold it - mark the middle line.
Fold two edges to the middle line - we get the basic “Kite” shape.
Let's bend the figure back, matching the opposite corners. For convenience, you can turn the figure over. The picture also shows a rear view.
Let's open the “pockets”.
Now let’s “flip” one of the two triangles from right to left. Let's turn the figure over.
The basic form of origami “Fish” is ready.
The second option for folding the basic “Fish” shape
General diagram of folding the basic form of origami “Fish” (second option)
1. Fold the square diagonally and unfold it. 
2. Fold the upper sides to the marked line. Let's expand the figure. 
3. Repeat the operation, folding the lower sides towards the middle. 
4. Fold the square diagonally down, turning it into a triangle and unfold it too. We ended up with a whole network of lines outlined by folding.
Let's start folding along the marked lines. To do this, grab the edges of the model with the thumb and forefinger of both hands, squeezing two layers of paper at once, and bring them to the middle.
The basic origami “Fish” model is ready.
Basic form of origami “Catamaran” for children from 8 years old
1. Fold the square diagonally and unfold it. Let's repeat the same thing in the other direction. We get two lines outlined by folds. 
2. Now let's outline two more folds. To do this, fold the square in half in two directions and straighten it. 
3. Let's outline four more lines. To do this, fold the corners to the middle of the square and then unfold it. 
4. All lines are outlined. We begin, in fact, by folding the basic shape. Fold the sides towards the center. 
5. Now fold the top and bottom sides of the resulting rectangle towards the center. 
6. The most difficult part remains. From the inside, you need to take the corner of the top layer of paper with your fingers and pull it to the side until it stops. 
We do this with all four corners. 
The basic form of origami “Catamaran” is ready.
Basic origami shape “Square” for children aged 6-7 years
1. Place a square of paper in front of you, colored side down. Fold the square in half, connecting the top and bottom sides. Let's straighten it back out. Now fold and open in the same way, but connecting the sides. 
2. Turn the figure over so that the square is the colored side up. Fold it diagonally and straighten it. 
3. We have marked all the necessary folding lines. Now the figure will fold itself along them; it only needs a little help. 
The basic origami shape “Square” is ready
As with the basic Double Triangle shape, there is an alternative folding method. We provide only a diagram for it. Try both methods and decide for yourself which you like better. 
Folding diagram of the basic origami “Square” shape. Tables of symbols adopted in origami will help you “read” the diagram correctly.
Basic origami form “Bird” for children 10-12 years old
The Basic Bird Shape is built on top of the Basic Square Shape (see above).
Fold into a basic “Square” shape. Place the model in front of you so that the side that “opens” faces up. 
Fold the sides towards the center. Fold only the top layers of paper. 
Return the paper to its original position. Now take one layer of paper by the upper corner and pull it down, while folding the figure along the lines outlined in the previous step. 
Turn the figure over and repeat the operation on the other side. 
Basic origami form “Bird”
General diagram of folding the basic form of origami “Bird”