A playful dolphin that challenges balance
Picture the scene. The ocean is calm, light dances across the surface, and then… a dolphin leaps, snout raised, fully focused on a ball held in perfect balance. This 3D origami dolphin balancing a ball captures that suspended moment with striking elegance. Every fold conveys movement, every facet suggests the joyful energy of this fascinating marine animal.
As you assemble the pieces, the model slowly comes to life. You find yourself slowing down, enjoying each precise gesture. A true moment for yourself, somewhere between focus and creative pleasure. Once completed, the result becomes a strong decorative statement, perfect for adding a marine touch to your interior—on a shelf, a desk, or within a space dedicated to papercraft sea animal decor.
A colorful model designed down to the finest details
This model plays subtly with contrasts. The dolphin is built using multiple paper colors, carefully distributed to enhance volume and clarity of form.
- Blue pages: 7 sheets for the dolphin’s body
- White pages: 2 sheets for contrast areas
- Black page: 1 sheet for details and finishing touches
In total, the model is made up of 10 pages and approximately 46 pieces to assemble. Enough to be engaging, without ever becoming discouraging.
Technical specifications of the dolphin balancing a ball
- Height: 350 mm
- Width: 176 mm
- Depth: 360 mm
- Number of pages: 10
- Number of pieces: 46 pieces
- Difficulty level: Medium
- Estimated build time: around 2 hours
Accessible to careful hobbyists as well as passionate 3D origami fans, this dolphin strikes the perfect balance between technical challenge and visual enjoyment. A model built with patience… and admired for a long time.










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