Looking for a fun, hands-on craft that celebrates spring?
This origami chicken is an easy origami project for beginners that turns a single sheet of paper into a cute, foldable bird figure.
Perfect for Easter decorations, kids’ crafts, or springtime displays, this little chicken adds a playful, handmade touch to any seasonal project.
Quick, satisfying, and versatile, it’s a project that blends creativity with festive cheer.
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Spring is the perfect season for fresh, playful crafts, and making an origami chicken is a simple way to celebrate it.
Using just one sheet of paper, you can create a charming bird that works beautifully for Easter décor, spring classroom projects, or home decorations.
This easy origami project for beginners introduces basic folding techniques while producing a fun, tactile result that’s perfect for the season.
Whether you’re crafting with children, creating a farm-themed display, or preparing festive decorations for Easter, an origami chicken brings a sense of joy and creativity to your projects.
Once you fold your first chicken, you’ll naturally start experimenting with different colors, sizes, and paper textures to make an entire Spring flock.
It’s also a great gift idea for little ones or as part of a seasonal craft set.
This project is a hands-on, satisfying way to celebrate spring while developing folding skills and creating something visually appealing.
Why You'll Love This Pattern
- Quick and playful: Fold a cute chicken figure in minutes
- Beginner-friendly: Simple folds make it an easy origami project for beginners
- Perfect for spring and Easter-themed activities
- Customizable: Use different colored paper for unique, festive chickens
- Perfect for gifting or décor: Great for children, classroom displays, or springtime decorations
Skill Level
★★☆☆☆ (Easy)
Materials Needed
- 1 x square sheet of origami paper.
- Markers to decorate your chicken
You can use any size you like, but to start I recommend using 6 inch (15 cm) square paper.
Instructions
Step 1: Start with the color you want your chicken to be facing down. Arrange your paper to sit like a diamond shape.
Step 2: Fold the bottom point up to meet the top point.
Step 3: Fold the top right edge down (top layer only) on a diagonal to meet the bottom edge, as shown.
Step 4: Unfold previous step.
Step 5: Fold the bottom right corner up to meet the point shown.
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Step 6: Fold the same point back to the right to meet the right corner as shown.
Step 7: Fold the bottom left corner up to meet theright corner.
Step 8: Fold the same point back to the left to meet the left corner as shown.
Step 9: Fold the top point down slightly. This will be the bottom of your chicken.
Step 10: Fold both the bottom left and bottom right flaps out on a diagonal so that they overhang the edge of the paper slightly. These will be the wings of your chicken.
Step 11: Flip your paper over. Decorate your chicken as you like. Completed origami chicken.
Tips For Success
- Make crisp folds for clean, well-defined shapes
- Thinner paper folds more easily and gives neat results
- Align folds carefully for a tidy head, tail, and wings
Color, Paper Ideas, and Variations
- Yellow or orange for a classic chicken look
- White or pastel colors for Easter and spring displays
- Patterned or textured paper for playful designs
- Mix colors for body, comb, and wings to add visual interest
- Experiment with small or large sheets for chickens of different sizes
- Great for Spring or Easter crafts.
FAQ
Yes, though thinner paper folds more cleanly for crisp shapes.
Absolutely. This is an easy origami project for beginners, perfect for kids’ crafts or making along with your kids.
Yes! Using different colors and sizes, you can create a fun collection for Easter or spring decorations.
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Helpful Tips and Common Mistakes For Paper Crafts
Paper crafting and origami can be hard sometimes. Which is why we've made this printable PDF just for you.
It outlines helpful tips so that you can successfully complete your craft, and some of the most common mistakes people come across.
You can download the helpful tips and common mistakes for paper crafts printable PDF here.
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