Thursday 24 November 2011

Origami Crane Instructions



These is a legend concerning the origami crane. This states that if someone makes one THOUSAND cranes, their wish will be granted. This is the most classic of all origami and everyone should learn how to fold it.

You just need a 15cm square origami paper to start your first crane!!


Video Instructions





Diagram Instructions


                              









 1. Start with a square piece of paper, coloured     
 side up.Fold the top corner of the paper down
 to the bottom corner.Crease and open again.
 Then fold the paper in half sideways.








2. Turn the paper over to the white side.
Fold the paper in half, crease well and open, and then fold again in the other direction.



3. Using the creases you have made, Bring the top 3 corners of the model down to the bottom corner. Flatten model.



4. Fold top triangular flaps into the centre and unfold.


5. Fold top of model downwards, crease well and unfold.


6. Open the uppermost flap of the model, bringing it upwards and pressing the sides of the model inwards at the same time.
Flatten down, creasing well.









7. Turn model over and repeat Steps 4-6 on the other side.


8. Fold top flaps into the center.


9. Repeat on other side, so your model looks like this.


10. Fold both ‘legs’ of model up, crease very well, then unfold.




11. Inside Reverse Fold the “legs” along the creases you just made.


12. Inside Reverse Fold one side to make a head, then fold down the wings.


Finished Crane!




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