How to Make a Paper Crane
Making a paper crane is a great way to practice origami and create a beautiful craft. The paper crane is an origami classic, and is relatively easy to make once you understand the steps. This guide will explain how to make a paper crane step by step.
What Materials You Will Need
You will need the following materials to make a paper crane:
- A single piece of 6” x 6” square paper
- Scissors
- A pencil
Step-By-Step Guide to Making a Paper Crane
Follow these steps to make a paper crane:
- Prepare the square of paper. Start with a 6” x 6” square of paper. Fold it in half from left to right to create a triangle. Unfold it and then fold in half from top to bottom to create another triangle.
- Fold the triangle in half. To start making the body of the crane, fold the triangle in half.
- Fold the top two corners down. Pick up the top two corners of the paper and fold them down to meet the bottom edge. The result should look like a kite.
- Fold the top two corners up. Pick up the top two corners of the paper again and fold them up to meet the bottom edge. The result should look like a diamond.
- Fold the top corner down. Pick up the top corner of the diamond and fold it down to meet the bottom edge. The result should look like an arrow.
- Fold the top triangle up. Pick up the top triangle of the arrow and fold it up so the point of the triangle meets the top edge of the arrow.
- Make a kite shape with the bottom corner. Pick up the bottom corner of the arrow and fold it up to meet the top corner. The result should look like a kite.
- Open up the body of the crane. Make a crease in the center of the kite. Open up the two sides, revealing the body of the crane.
- Fold down the wings. Pick up the two sides of the body and fold them down so they meet the bottom edge of the kite.
- Fold up the wings. Pick up the wings of the crane and fold them up so they meet the top edge of the kite.
- Fold the tail down. Using a pencil, push the top two corners of the paper down to make a triangle at the bottom of the crane.
- Make the beak. Using scissors, carefully cut off the bottom triangle to make a beak for the crane.
- Complete the paper crane. Gently press the beak of the crane to make it look more realistic. Your paper crane is now finished!
Making a paper crane is a fun and creative way to practice origami. With the right materials and some practice, you can make a beautiful paper crane to decorate your home.
