Owl folding from a towel: Simple step-by-step instructions with photos and video
Hello! Are you looking for a cool idea on how to transform a simple towel into a creative animal figure? Then our guide on folding a towel into an owl is just right for you! This original towel figure is great as a cute bathroom decoration or as an entertaining element for a children's party. All our guides consist of videos and photographs with detailed textual comments and tips. This will make it very easy for you to fold this cute owl.
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Folding a towel into an owl: Step-by-step guide with photos and comments
In this towel folding guide and all our other guides, we strive to use only materials that are available in every household or easily obtainable in the nearest store. For our owl, you need a simple, inexpensive towel. The best choice is a medium-sized towel in turquoise blue. The thinner the towel, the easier it is to fold and maintain its shape.
What you need for the towel owl:
- A medium-sized towel (preferably turquoise blue)
- Two googly eyes
- A piece of red paper for the beak
- Some tape or glue (to attach the eyes and beak)
Step 1:
For this owl, you need a rectangular turquoise towel. Lay the towel in front of you. Fold the towel diagonally into a triangle. Then fold the two bottom corners towards the center, and then fold the tip slightly downward to compact the shape.

Step 2:
Continue with the folding by turning the folded towel to the other side. Shape the ears of the owl by pulling the upper corners upwards and securing them. Then roll the sides in to give the owl more structure, and position the whole figure upright so that it can stand on its own.

Step 3:
Finally, attach the googly eyes and the red beak to the owl's face. Shape the "ears" a bit more if needed, so they stand out more clearly. Your towel owl is now finished and ready to decorate your bathroom or a festive table!

Towel owl and creative decoration
The folded towel owl is not only a fun activity to recreate but also an original idea for creative home decorations. You can place it as a cute accessory in the bathroom, use it as decoration at a woodland animal themed party, or set it as a loving surprise on the bed for guests or children. The combination of a practical item and a decorative element makes this folding art particularly appealing.
In conclusion
We have invested a lot of time and effort to make our area with towel folding guides and DIY ideas as extensive as possible. If this guide was even a little interesting to you, that is already a reward for us. If you have enjoyed this type of creative projects, check out our sections on Origami and DIY ideas for children. You might find more inspiring projects there for yourself.
We wish you much success in folding your own towel owl and great joy with your creative decoration!
From Vitalii Shynakov