Tarantula Origami Spider
Try out different paper types to create different effects on your origami spider.
Tarantula origami spider. A likely candidate for the true identity of this spider is the dangerous brazilian wandering spider phoneutria fera of the family ctenidae as it is sometimes found hiding in clusters of bananas and is one of several spiders called banana spiders. An origami spider is quite tough so practice the squash fold and petal fold on a separate piece of origami paper first before trying it. It is not technically a tarantula but it is fairly large 4 to 5 inch legspan somewhat hairy and is highly venomous to humans.
Tarantula by robert lang very complex origami model from the famous professional origami robert lang. Tarantulas are the giants of the spider world well known for their conspicuous size and their common appearance in movies as evil forces. To make talantula need patience and experience.
These big beefy spiders strike fear in the hearts of arachnophobes everywhere but in fact tarantulas are some of the least aggressive and dangerous. Lang is one of the most famous origami designers and his tarantula model is amazingly detailed. Many people flinch in horror at the sight of them.
Me folded from diagram in insects 2 from 40 cm uncut sekishu handmade japanese paper natural 30gsm. Here it is expertly folded by daniel brown. If you just take the first steps in origami is best to start with a lower level of complexity of circuits.
I heard you all like spiders said by nobody but in order to conquer your fear you must face your fear well anyways this colorful rainbow summer you can make this or with it to fool your beloved arachnophobic friends with this monstrosity th. Diagrams available via origami weekly robert j. Using origami paper with different colours on each side can be useful while you re learning the origami spider method.