Five-Banded Armadillo

Model by John Szinger.

Armadillo with large segmented shell and feet ending in three toes.

Folding tips

  • Step 9: first mountain fold the sides; this makes dividing into thirds easier.

Paper & size

When folded from a 49cm square, the model ends up 25cm long and about 11cm in height and 7cm wide, depending on how it is sculpted. The model can be flattened.

Model information

Paper shape Square
Sheets 1 sheet
Difficulty Intermediate
Label Armadillo
Fold time 1 hour 50 minutes
Publication Origami Animal Sculpture

Gallery

Brown armadillo with three-digited toes and armored shell. Folded from double tissue paper. This model features a somewhat differently folded head, which allows for a more rounded shape and reverse-colored eyes. Brown armadillo with three-digited toes and armored shell, viewed from behind. Visible are the five bands and segmented tail. Folded from double tissue paper. Brown armadillo with three-digited toes and armored shell. Folded from double tissue paper. This model features a somewhat differently folded head, which allows for a more rounded shape and reverse-colored eyes.
Brown armadillo with three-digited toes and armored shell. Folded from double tissue paper. This model features a somewhat differently folded head, which allows for a more rounded shape and reverse-colored eyes.

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