How to fold the Blade Runner origami unicorn (1996)

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177 points | by exvi 2 days ago

9 comments

  • saalweachter 2 hours ago
    I used to fold an origami unicorn design by Marc Kirschenbaum. I can't find any instructions on the Modern Internet, but I used to fold it out of gum-wrappers while sitting in class.

    The unicorn from the film itself wasn't "true" origami, being a prop consisting of several pieces glued together, but it really popularized the idea of an origami unicorn and a number of the current designs were prompted by it.

  • sts153 3 hours ago
    • Wistar 46 minutes ago
      Thanks. These are waaay better instructions.
  • puttycat 1 hour ago
    I recently picked up an origami book and started practicing in dull moments. I highly recommend it for anyone struggling with phone addiction.
    • MrPapz 49 minutes ago
      Can you share any tips on good origami books for beginners?
      • puttycat 46 minutes ago
        The nice one I found randomly in a store is by Adeline Klam. (originally in French, but I see there's an English version)
  • chao- 14 minutes ago
    I used to do origami obsessively in my youth, and recently picked it up again while spending time with my nephew. I'll have to give this one a go!
  • 21asdffdsa12 2 hours ago
    Its not foldable from one paper sheet?
  • notorandit 1 hour ago
    Where is Bladerunner mentioned?
  • ge96 2 hours ago
    Interesting it starts off the same as a crane
    • etrvic 1 hour ago
      As many origami folds do, I believe
    • the_af 1 hour ago
      Am I the only one who starts folding an origami design, gets distracted, and somehow ends up with either a crane or a frog?
  • kittikitti 2 hours ago
    Thank you for sharing, I really enjoy origami and look forward to learning this fold.
  • lovegrenoble 2 hours ago
    Nice