Looking for a fun and simple art project that’s perfect for kids and adults alike? Look no further! Today we have an origami ghost tutorial. Whether you’re getting ready for Halloween or simply want to add some spooky decorations to your space, these friendly ghosts are just what you need.

Instructions to make a paper ghost

These easy origami ghosts make fantastic Halloween decorations or a fun art project for any time of the year. Get creative and experiment with different sizes and expressions to make your ghosts uniquely yours!

Step 1:

Start with a square paper.

Step 2:

Fold diagonally and open.

Step 3:

Fold diagonally in the other direction, and open.

Step 4:

Fold the left corner inward to the middle line.

Step 5:

Repeat this fold with the two other sides of your ghost, leaving one corner unfolded.

Step 6:

Open the folds.

Step 7:

Fold the bottom corner upward to meet the first line, forming a triangle inside the main figure.

Step 8:

Turn the paper upside down, and accordion fold the right corner until it reaches the middle line.

Step 9:

Repeat the accordion fold on the left side.

Step 10:

Carefully open the right side and squash fold the top part to form a smaller triangle shape.

Step 11:

Repeat the squash fold on the other side.

Step 12:

Fold the bottom right side toward the middle line, crease, and repeat on the left side to form a tip.

Step 13:

Fold the left and right top corners inwards.

Step 14:

Flip the figure over and fold the tips of the left and right triangles downwards to create spooky ghost arms.

Step 15:

Fold the bottom tip to the side to create the iconic ghost tail.

Step 16:

For the last step, draw the face of your ghost origami using a black marker.

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Did you enjoy making this origami ghost?