Crane Origami

From a painting by Sesshū Tōyō (c. 1420 – 1506). See discussion.

How to Fold an Origami Crane

Origami Cranes

For fun this week, I have included folding plans for two kinds of origami cranes; a traditional crane without flapping wings and one with them. Enjoy!

Traditional (Non-Flapping) Crane

Here is the traditional crane folding plan. Tradition origami crane folding plan

Flapping Wings Crane

Here is the flapping wing plan. Follow the first 10 steps of the traditional origami crane, then finish the rest of the steps with the plan below.