origami snail 2

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here is another origami snail (inspired by Helicophanta ibraoensis), much more simple than the last. These are the instructions. This took a long time so u better try it ;D sorry its not the best of quality. btw mountain fold means a fold backwards.



step 1:start with a standard sized retangle. crease down the middle horizontally

step 2: fold so point A lies on line B and connects with corner C

step 3: now fold so edge D lies on edge E

step 4: unfold steps 2 and 3




step 5: cut along the creases made in step 2 and 3. you are left with an equilateral triangle. rotate 60 degrees.

step 6: crease so point F meets point G

step 7: repeat step 6 on the two other points

step 8: fold on the crease made in step 6



step 9: fold one flap to the left on the crease shown (the model will not lie flat)

step 10: flatten the model on the creases shown

step 11: fold one flap down

step 12: fold point H to point I



step 13: swing the large flap to the right

step 14: repeat steps 11-12 on this side

step 15: fold the flap on the left to the right. rotate the model about 20 degrees to the right and turn over.

step 16: fold the flap up where indicated. the fold should not extend to point J. repeat behind



step 17: fold so edge K lies on edge M. repeat behind.

step 18: wrap the shaded flap behind (outside reverse fold) repeat behind.

step 19: pleat

step 20: mountain fold the behind flap.




step 21: the next two steps will focus on the head

step 22:behind the front tentacle complete this fold through 2 flalps

step 23: do a little mountain fold in the corner

step 24: mountain fold



step 25: mountain fold

step 26: continue mountain folding until you reach a tiny point.

step 27: open out the base so the snail can stand.

if you have any problems don't be afraid to ask. oh yeah and step 18 is optional.

[Leah]

My brain hurts

[aprillinda]

any body done this??

i think i need paracetomol ........ lol

if diagrams come with it i could try and get my kids at work to have a go

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oh sorry i lost the pictures. um...i'll put them back up one day

origami is kinda impossible without pictures