Origami Barking Wolf

I will be showing you how to make an origami barking wolf. "Origami is an art that has been around for several hundred years, and there are some pretty snazzy origami models out there such as the barking wolf" (Lang 6). The barking wolf is very cool because the mouth opens and closes which makes it look like it is barking. I hope you enjoy this piece of art as much as I do!

Materials:
-Paper
-Hands

Step 1: fold the paper in half diagonally,
then fold the two lower edges in to meet
the vertical center line.

Step 2: fold the 2 top edges in to meet along
the center line and unfold.

Step 3: reverse fold the side corners inward
using the creases you just made.

Step 4: Fold the left corner down as far
as possible. 

Step 5: Fold the left corner over to the left
the unfold. Then tuck the corner inside
the pocket.

Step 6: fold the top left edge down to the downward
slanted edge and unfold. 

Step 7:fold the bottom left edge up to the
crease you just made and unfold. 

Step 8: repeat steps 4-7 on the right side.

Step 9: Pleat the top flap behind, matching up with
the tops of the two corners. 

Step 10: fold the tip of the top point down.

Step 11: flip it over and fold the tip of the
bottom point up.

Step 12: Fold and unfold on the 4
existing middle creases, then fold the top
and bottom points towards each other
on the creases you just made and swing
the sides away from you.

Done! squeeze the sides of the wolfs head
and it will ope and close its mouth.

That is how to make an origami barking wolf. Did you know that you can join international origami societies? If origami is something you are really into, "There are many groups worldwide that hold conventions, exhibitions, teach special sessions, and publish magazines, newsletters, and books containing the latest advances in the art" (Lang 157). There will always be new and improved origami models and arts to make.

Citation: Lang, Robert J. Origami in Action: Paper Toys That Fly, Flap, Gobble, and Inflate! New York, St. Martin's Griffin, 1997.