This model, designed for the New York Asia Society in 1984, is the Japanese symbol for good luck. The bat is

"happy" because the tapering of the ears in the final step causes it to appear to be smiling. The model is
intended to be wet-folded from a half a square of paper, colored identically on both sides, but it may also be
folded from a single square folded in half diagonally. A10" square produces a 5" model.. Michael LaFosse has
be producing professional quality origami products for over twenty years. For information on purchasing
instructional video tapes of this and many other models write him at 170 Margin Street, Haverhill, MA 01832 or
Fax him at [phone]

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Happy Good Luck Bat

by Michael LaFosse

Intermediate

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Sleeping Bat

Vocal Bat

Grumpy Bat

Tapered Bat

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(Taper Ears Inward)

(Taper Bottom Inward)

(Original Version)

(Open Mouth)

(Taper Bottom, Invert & Compress)

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Happy Bat