How to Make an Origami Scorpion

Origami--an ancient Japanese art--uses paper folds, preferably without the use of gluing or cutting the paper, to create a likeness of an object. Here's how to make an origami scorpian.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Square sheet of paper

1. 
    

   Fold the paper in half diagonally.

2. 
    

   Fold the flaps to the middle.

3. 
    

   Turn the paper over.

4. 
    

   Fold the top corners out.

5. 
    

   Fold in half.

6. 
    

   Fold the "tail" up and "claws" back.

7. 
    

   Fold the "tail" in and "claws" forward.

8. 
    

   Fold the "claws" up and "tail" in, making the tip point downward.