Easy Origami

How To Fold An Origami Crane

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Origami Crane Step-by-Step Instructions

  • Level: Easy
  • Copyright: Classic
  • Folding time: 7 minutes
  • Paper: Kami 15x15cm

Step 1

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This will be the main color of your origami crane.

Step 2

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Flip the paper.

Step 3

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Fold the paper in half diagonally.

Step 4

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Unfold.

Step 5

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Fold the paper in half at the other diagonal angle.

Step 6

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Unfold.

Step 7

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Fold the paper in half horizontally.

Step 8

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Unfold.

Step 9

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Fold the paper in half vertically.

Step 10

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Unfold.

Step 11

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Fold the paper into an origami square base.

Step 12

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Rotate the paper with the opening facing downwards.

Step 13

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Bring both left and right front edges to the middle.

Step 14

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Fold the top corner down.

Step 15

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Unfold.

Step 16

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Open the front flap and fold the left corner to the middle.

Step 17

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Repeat with the right corner.

Step 18

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Flip the paper.

Step 19

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Fold both left and right edges to the middle.

Step 20

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Unfold and open the flap. Fold both left and right corners to the middle.

Step 21

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Fold the bottom left edge to the middle.

Step 22

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Repeat with the right edge.

Step 23

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Flip the paper and repeat with both left and right edges.

Step 24

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Riffle through the flaps.

Step 25

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Fold the bottom flap up.

Step 26

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Flip the paper.

Step 27

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Fold the bottom flap up.

Step 28

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Riffle through the flaps.

Step 29

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Fold the front flap down at the middle corners.

Step 30

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Repeat with the back flap.

Step 31

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Slightly pull the left and right flaps outward.

Step 32

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Pinch the left flap a little at the tip and your origami crane is done!

Back View

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Left View

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Right View

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Author

  • Kaelyn

    I love folding paper and sharing easy origami ideas with others. My goal is to help everyone, young or old, enjoy the art of origami and create something beautiful with their own hands.

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