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Origami Gecko

Origami Gecko

Image: <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.flickr.com/people/25325305@N00">/kallu</a> from Helsinki, Finland (CC BY-SA 2.0)

NameOrigami Gecko
Model NameGecko
Difficulty (1-10)8
Estimated Steps180
Folding Styletessellation
Base Formcustom
Recommended Papertant
Recommended Paper Size30cm x 30cm
Number of Sheets1
Primary Subjectreptile
Tagsgecko, lizard, animal, reptile, tessellation, box-pleating, complex, single-sheet
Diagram SourceUnknown

Description

This intricate origami model depicts a gecko emerging from a pre-creased grid, characteristic of the tessellation folding style. The gecko's body, head, tail, and four legs are meticulously shaped from a single sheet of paper, showcasing advanced folding techniques. The surrounding paper forms a geometric pattern, highlighting the contrast between the organic form and the underlying grid.

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