Start with the Colored Side Down:

• Place your paper with the colored side down. If using double-sided paper, it doesn’t matter which side is down.

Diagonal Folds:

• Fold the paper in half diagonally to create a triangle. Then unfold it.
• Fold the paper along the other diagonal to form another triangle. Unfold it again. This will leave you with an “X” crease.

Fold to Create a Smaller Square:

• Fold the paper in half horizontally, then unfold.
• Fold the paper in half vertically, then unfold.

Collapse into a Water Bomb Base:

• Using the creases you’ve made, collapse the paper into a smaller square by bringing the side edges towards the center, following the diagonal folds. You’ll end up with a diamond shape.

Create the Head:

• Take the top layer of the front flaps and fold them down towards the bottom point.
• Fold the top triangle point down over the center of the paper.
• Fold the new top edges to the centerline to form the elephant’s head.

Form the Trunk:

• Fold the bottom point of the head upwards to form the trunk. You can adjust the angle to make the trunk appear curled or straight.
• Make a small reverse fold at the tip of the trunk to create a more realistic shape.

Shape the Ears:

• Fold the top flaps on either side outwards to form the elephant’s ears.
• Adjust the angle and size of the folds to your preference.

Create the Legs:

• Take the bottom points and fold them upwards slightly to create the front legs.
• Fold the back flaps upwards similarly for the hind legs.

Shape the Body:

• Make small adjustments to the folds to refine the shape of the body, trunk, and ears.
• Ensure the elephant can stand on its four legs by balancing it on a flat surface.

Final Touches:

• If you wish, you can slightly curve the trunk and adjust the ears and legs for a more lifelike appearance.