How to make a paper egg shape from a circle

How to make a paper egg shape from a circle

This guide is helpful if you need an egg shape. It will show you how to make one by folding and cutting a paper circle.

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What You'll Need

  • egg shape
  • easter eggs
  • paper eggs

Steps

  1. 1

    Step 1

    Step 1
    Materials: Circular object to trace the circle Paper Scissors
  2. 2

    Step 2

    Step 2
    Trace the circular object and cut out the circle
  3. 3

    Step 3

    Step 3
    Fold the circle in half
  4. 4

    Step 4

    Step 4
    Fold it in half again
  5. 5

    Step 5

    Step 5
    Result Unfold the last fold
  6. 6

    Step 6

    Step 6
    Fold the bottom left edge up to align with the middle crease Unfold
  7. 7

    Step 7

    Step 7
    Make a fold starting from the left edge of the crease you just made to the bottom right edge
  8. 8

    Step 8

    Step 8
    Result Fold the top 2 layers down along the bottom straight edge
  9. 9

    Step 9

    Step 9
    Result
  10. 10

    Step 10

    Step 10
    Use the edge of the oval as a guide to cut off the piece sticking out
  11. 11

    Step 11

    Step 11
    Cut a tiny bit from the top to round it out
  12. 12

    Step 12

    Step 12
    Your egg shape is ready! You can decorate it or use it as an egg shape template.

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