Unicorn designed by OXYGAMI.
➽ 𝗠𝗔𝗞𝗘 𝗔 𝟯𝗗 𝗣𝗔𝗣𝗘𝗥 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗢𝗥𝗡 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗦𝗘𝗟𝗙 (𝗬𝗘𝗦 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗖𝗔𝗡!)
This is a downloadable PDF pattern that you will soon be turning into real 3D paper unicorn using scissors & glue.
Get lost in the magic of her imagination with an ethereal unicorn which seems to leap out of the wall.
Make this low poly running unicorn together - on a rainy weekend, during the school holidays, or for her birthday party.
And once you’re done, hang it in her bedroom, showcase it for her birthday, and delight at your creative genius!
(Or if you’re an inventive adult who wants the unicorn for themselves – this one’s for you too!)
It is a perfect activity for those ‘crafty’ weekends when the mood is light and music is humming in the background.
This majestic unicorn, always imitated, never equaled, will bring that big smile on her face and leave her friends jealous. By the way, they are likely to ask you to make one for them too :)
➽ 𝗦𝗜𝗗𝗘 𝗡𝗢𝗧𝗘
You can upgrade this leaping unicorn to a flying Pegacorn by adding wings! https://www.etsy.com/oxygami/listing/575038847
➽ 𝗪𝗛𝗢 𝗖𝗔𝗡 𝗕𝗨𝗜𝗟𝗗 𝗜𝗧?
Beginner friendly, provided that you are patient and motivated. Being meticulous is definitely a plus for better results.
Adults and teens 12+ enjoying crafts, especially paper crafts.
People who need a way to alleviate stress and intrusive thoughts.
The process is very simple to understand: Each part is numbered in sequential order. No headache in sight, my goal being to make you feel relaxed.
Team up with your teen and divide up tasks if you feel more like it!
➽ 𝗜𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗜𝗦 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗦𝗧 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘
You will receive the files by email a few seconds after your order is processed.
In addition, your Etsy account will give you lifetime access to the files.
I HIGHLY recommend for you to create an Etsy account, especially if you intend to pay via Paypal (because Paypal won't send the download links, only Etsy will...)
If you decide to check out as a guest anyway, the files will be downloadable only from your email (check out your spam folder(s) too) for a limited number of weeks.
After you download and unzip the files:
- print on your own A4/Letter sheets at 100% (scroll down to read my recommendations on the kind of paper to choose)
- score and fold along the dotted lines, as explained in the instructions
- cut out the parts
- then glue the numbered twin edges together.
- after it's finished, hang your masterpiece to the wall using 3 mere push pins/thumbtacks
The process is very simple to understand: Each part is numbered in sequential order. No headache in sight, my goal being to make you feel relaxed.
As this unicorn leaping out of the wall is one of my signature projects, it has been made by a countless number of teens and adults from all around the world.
No doubt you will do a great job too!
➽ 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗢𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥 𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗦 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗦𝗔𝗬𝗜𝗡𝗚
"Done! Spray painted white to cover up glue spots, give more stability and shine.
I added the gold and pink because it was a gift for my little niece."
Brynn, US (Facebook group)
"I think it’s as beautiful on the inside as the outside!!!! My granddaughter is going to LOVE IT!"
Sheryl, US, who also made the wings that go well with the galloping unicorn (Facebook group)
➽ 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘'𝗦 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗧𝗢 𝗗𝗢
- - - Download the template from the email you receive from Etsy
- - - Print the template on white, coloured or patterned cardstock (A4 or 8.5"x11")
- - - Read through the getting started tips
- - - Have a glance at the illustrated instructions
Then the fun part:
- - - Score along the dotted lines
- - - Following the pattern, cut out each individual part
- - - Fold
- - - Pair up the twin numbers to glue the pieces together
After it's finished:
- - - Hang it on the wall using one pin or nail, just like a picture frame
- - - Do the happy dance :)
𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗜𝗦 𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗟𝗨𝗗𝗘𝗗 𝗜𝗡 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗣𝗨𝗥𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗦𝗘
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Please note that this is a *DIGITAL* file. *NO PHYSICAL ITEM* will be shipped.
A few seconds after your purchase, Etsy will email you with download links to zip files containing:
✷ A complete digital 30-page template in PDF consisting of:
- - - - 24 pages for the body (Colour 1 of your choosing, for example white like in the picture)
- - - - 6 pages for the manes and eyes (Colour 2 of your choosing, for example purple like in the picture)
✷ Step-by-step illustrated instructions
✷ Getting started & advanced tips for a flawless sculpture
➽ 𝗪𝗔𝗜𝗧, 𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘 𝗜𝗦 𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗘!
𝗕𝗼𝗻𝘂𝘀 #𝟭
A mini-cactus to train yourself or initiate your little one into papercraft while you are putting the unicorn together.
𝗕𝗼𝗻𝘂𝘀 #𝟮
You will have access to a small private Facebook group dedicated to Oxygami's customers (There are clickable links embedded in the files).
You can join when you need:
- to get inspiration from other members' colour schemes
- to sparkle the motivation to start
- to have your questions answered. I am quite responsive there
𝗕𝗼𝗻𝘂𝘀 #𝟯
A set of 5 other cacti to download from the files section of the Facebook group
➽ 𝗡𝗨𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥 𝗢𝗙 𝗔𝟰/ 𝟴.𝟱"𝘅𝟭𝟭" 𝗦𝗛𝗘𝗘𝗧𝗦 𝗡𝗘𝗘𝗗𝗘𝗗
30
➽ 𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗗𝗢 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗞𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧 𝗧𝗢 𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗧 𝗢𝗡 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗖𝗢𝗟𝗢𝗨𝗥?
The pattern consists of 2 different files (+instructions).
So you will know just by reading the file names:
- - - "Colour1_Body_24pages_GallopingUnicorn_byOxygami"
- - - "Colour2_Mane+Eyes_6pages_GallopingUnicorn_byOxygami"
➽ 𝗗𝗜𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗦𝗛𝗘𝗗 𝗦𝗖𝗨𝗟𝗣𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘
(𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝟰/𝗟𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗲𝘁𝘀)
- - - Height: 74 cm / 29 in (it's big)
- - - Width: 22 cm / 8 ½ in
- - - Depth: 40 cm / 15 ¾ in
➽ 𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗣𝗟𝗜𝗘𝗦 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗪𝗜𝗟𝗟 𝗡𝗘𝗘𝗗
- this template
- printer
- 30 sheets of cardstock
- 10 sheets of regular office paper (for the instructions and tips)
- scissors
- scoring tool (dried-out pen, your nails, etc., be creative!)
- ruler
- white glue
- 1 push pin or thumbtack or nail
➽ 𝗢𝗣𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗜𝗦𝗘𝗗 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗕𝗢𝗧𝗛 𝗔𝟰 & 𝗟𝗘𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗥
Just print at 100% and you are good to go
You can also print on A3 and scale it up to 141%, but this will be more difficult to make!
➽ 𝗣𝗔𝗣𝗘𝗥 𝗜 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗗
A4 / Letter size in 160-210 gsm / 65 lbs cover
You can use either white cardstock and spray paint it, or coloured/patterned cardstock. I recommend against metallic paper, which takes longer to dry.
For all my prototypes, I personally use Iris Vivaldi® by Canson® in 185 gsm, which comes in 50-sheet reams. They have 30 colours to choose from.
Brands like Recollections®, Astrobrights®, Clairefontaine®, to name a few, are also good options.
You can also go creative with patterned paper provided that it is thick enough.
For a cheaper alternative, go for Bristol paper, but it usually comes in white. You may then need to use spray paint it (in bronze, gold, silver, etc.), which is good for concealing potential glue smears.
➽ 𝗚𝗟𝗨𝗘 𝗜 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗗
Any wood glue or any craft glue will do.
Fast drying one is a plus, but it is optional.
I personally pour some wood glue into a metallic lid. Then I apply a few drops onto the tabs with a toothpick before I spread them out in a thin layer. You need very few glue!
➽ 𝗖𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗠𝗜𝗦𝗘 𝗜𝗧 𝗧𝗢 𝗦𝗨𝗜𝗧 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗧𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗦
Take the unicorn to new creative heights by:
- using textured paper
- spray painting the mane in gradient colours
- adding fur to her mane
- sprinkling glitter on her horn
- making a rainbow mane
- or … [add your genius idea here]
➽ 𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗔𝗨𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗥
My name is Stephane and I am a night owl who crafts paper to fight insomnia and reduce internal noise. I am based in Paris, France, but my sleep is so erratic that I am actually living in different time zones (which comes in handy to answer customers' questions from all over the world). I am both ENFP and INFP personality types, depending on the moon. I also don't eat meat nor fish by choice and I am an intermittent faster. But other than that, I feel normal.
OXYGAMI is my full-time job. I chose this name because OXYGAMI = Oxygene + Origami.
I design DIY paper sculptures for creative people who need a way to stop internal noise, at least temporarily. Building a paper sculpture switches off our brains as it requires focus. It also brings fun during the assembly and pride when the sculpture is finished. In a word: oxygene!
I try hard to design gorgeous, refined models to decorate your walls. And I try as hard to make the assembly as intuitive as possible, so that you can successfully make your own even if you never did anything with your hands.
These sculptures require time but they are so rewarding in the end! They attract compliments like magnets.
➽ 𝗛𝗔𝗩𝗘 𝗤𝗨𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗢𝗥 𝗡𝗘𝗘𝗗 𝗛𝗘𝗟𝗣?
Feel free to get in touch whenever you need support, right here:
- - - Private Facebook group (through a clickable link in the instructions)
- - - Etsy convo (click the "Ask a question" button on top of this page)
- - - Email: stephane[at]oxygami.com
➽ 𝗖𝗢𝗣𝗬𝗥𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧
- - - You may:
✅ gift the finished sculptures made from my templates.
✅ sell the finished sculptures made from my templates in person
✅ sell the finished sculptures made from my templates on social media
(But in case you use pictures, please do NOT put your logo without mine in your pictures featuring my work)
- - - You may NOT:
❌ give away the files
❌ publish the files
❌ resell the files in their digital form or in the shape of paper kits.
❌ use my pictures or my other customers' pictures. Please use your own.
❌ mislead people into believing that you are the designer (with your logo without mine or without my name for example)
❌ copy the design
If you are unsure about what you may or may not do, don't hesitate to ask me.
➽ 𝗪𝗔𝗡𝗧 𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗘 𝟯𝗗 𝗦𝗖𝗨𝗟𝗣𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗘?
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✅ Other 3D papercraft unicorns:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/OXYGAMI?section_id=20819869
✅ Add wings to make a Pegacorn
https://www.etsy.com/oxygami/listing/575038847/
✅ The horse version:
https://www.etsy.com/oxygami/listing/529427081
✅ Browse the rest of my shop for more awesome models:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/OXYGAMI
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https://www.etsy.com/oxygami/listing/274930046