How to Make an Origami Pumpkin

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Learn how to fold a perfect origami pumpkin with our easy step-by-step instructions. Fun, simple, and perfect for Halloween or fall decorations!

Get into the fall spirit with this fun origami pumpkin! No messy carving needed—just fold, crease, and bring your perfect paper pumpkin to life. Whether for Halloween, autumn decor, or just for fun, this simple craft is sure to add a festive touch!

Step 1
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Start with a square sheet of origami paper. I am using an 7×7 inches origami paper.

If you only have regular paper, follow these instructions on how to make a square origami paper.

Step 2
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Fold it in half by moving the bottom edge toward the top edge.

Step 3
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Unfold.

Step 4
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Fold it in half by moving the left edge toward the right.

Step 5
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Unfold.

Step 6
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Turn over the paper.

Step 7
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Fold the top right corner toward the bottom left corner.

Step 8
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Unfold.

Step 9
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Fold the top left corner toward the bottom right corner.

Step 10
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Unfold.

Step 11
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Turn the paper over.

Step 12
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Pop in the center using your index finger.

Step 13
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Rotate the paper to make it resemble a diamond.

Step 14
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Bring in the left and right edges together.

Step 15
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Bring the left and right edges together.

Step 16
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After bringing the left and right edges towards the center, your paper will form a diamond shape!

Step 17
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Flip the right side of the flap to the left.

Step 18
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Fold diagonally the left corner to the middle.

Step 19
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Fold the bottom left edge to the middle.

Step 20
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Flip that flap back to the right.

Step 21
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Flip the left side of the flap to the right.

Step 22
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Fold diagonally the right corner to the middle.

Step 23
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Fold the bottom left edge to the middle.

Step 24
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Flip that flap back to the left.

Step 25
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Turn the paper over.

Step 26
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Fold the small portion of right corner slightly to the left.

Step 27
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Fold the small portion of left corner slightly to the right.

Step 28
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Fold the top corner down about a thumb’s width.

Step 29
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Next fold the bottom corner upward about a thumb’s corner as well.

Step 30
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Turn the paper over.

Step 31
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Attach a cute little stem to your pumpkin — now it’s ready to shine with its own character!

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