Origami Rabbit

Happy Chinese New Year to all!

Today we’ll learn to craft this cute piece of origami to usher in the year of the rabbit 2011 (extremely exciting for me as I was born in the year of the rabbit! XD).

You might take some time to master the craft. But once you get the hang of it, the bunnies will multiply really fast! Practice makes perfect!

Origami Rabbit Template

(adapted from Origami Rabbit by Stephen O’Hanlon)

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Step 1: Materials

1. Coloured Papers
(preferably 80gsm)
2. Pen Knife
3. Ruler

Goodhart says: Jul 3, 2012. 7:10 AM

Oh how did I miss this ? I really love these, they are so cute, and your instructions are well written.

Alberta Leong (author) in reply to GoodhartJul 4, 2012. 9:39 PM

Thanks! :)

jacq01uk says: Apr 11, 2012. 4:11 AM

how tall are the little ones exactly

Alberta Leong (author) in reply to jacq01ukApr 11, 2012. 7:22 PM

If you print the template on A4 paper, the biggest rabbit is ~7cm H and the smallest ~ 2cm H. Cheers.

schubertt says: Jul 22, 2011. 7:04 AM

I was a little confused on this step until I realized that (of course) you have to end up with the bottom edge of the legs parallel to the bottom edge of the body! And now I got it! So cute!

smacrae says: Jul 20, 2011. 12:11 AM

Great instructions! My first bunny has turned out great.

Alberta Leong (author) in reply to smacraeJul 20, 2011. 12:17 AM

Great to hear! XD

gewalop says: Jul 14, 2011. 5:17 AM

cool

JohnJY says: Jun 26, 2011. 7:19 PM

Beautiful design, photo quality, and English. I love Origami, very peaceful, very symmetric.

username252 says: Mar 8, 2011. 4:57 PM

I like how you organized the pictures into one to demonstrate the folds. This kind of idea will really help in making my own origami Instructables.

MakingWorld says: Jan 21, 2011. 7:44 AM

Wish you happy, healthy and prosperous in the coming year

Alberta Leong (author) in reply to MakingWorldJan 28, 2011. 8:39 AM

ty!

SeaLion says: Jan 18, 2011. 7:50 AM

Great instructables, though I had qutie a fair bit of difficulties with the leg bit.
By the way, it's not Chinese New Year yet...

Alberta Leong (author) in reply to SeaLionJan 18, 2011. 5:26 PM

comeon.. its just 2 weeks away! :D

SeaLion in reply to Alberta LeongJan 19, 2011. 9:41 AM

Aww...ok...:3 I'll let it slide then :P

stuffedbears says: Jan 17, 2011. 4:31 AM

AWESOMENESS!
i'm making a pair for my mom and dad!
they're both born in the year of the rabbit :D

wq2315563 says: Jan 16, 2011. 7:58 PM

Year of the Rabbit Year of the Rabbit to wish you all good luck, good luck, Year of the Rabbit down!

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ChrysN says: Jan 7, 2011. 5:00 PM

Cute bunny, what do the characters say?

Alberta Leong (author) in reply to ChrysNJan 8, 2011. 9:26 PM

The characters 金兔迎春 literally mean "golden rabbit welcoming spring". In mandarin, it is read "Jin Tu Ying Chun".

For the Chinese, this upcoming Chinese New Year is the year of the rabbit. Enjoy! :)

ckrFai in reply to Alberta LeongJan 16, 2011. 7:34 AM

http://video.online.hk/watch/23738

This show u how to read in cantonese. :)

praetorian.tmotc in reply to ChrysNJan 8, 2011. 8:55 AM

The symbol "toi" (Cantonese) means "Rabbit".

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ChrysN in reply to praetorian.tmotcJan 8, 2011. 10:11 AM

Thanks.