The origami bird base is a starting point for the crane and other bird models. It begins with an origami preliminary base that we’ll go over on the first page. If you already know how to fold the preliminary base, you can jump to step 13.
Origami Basics: Origami Bird Base Instructions
Category: Miscellaneous Origami
Difficulty: Easy
This step-by-step guide with clear pictures shows you how to easily fold an origami bird base.
Step 1
1
Start with a square piece of origami paper. I am using an 7×7 inches origami sheet.
If you only have regular paper, follow these instructions on how to make a square origami paper.
If you only have regular paper, follow these instructions on how to make a square origami paper.
Step 2
2
Fold the left half to the right.
Step 3
3
Unfold.
Step 4
4
Fold the top half down.
Step 5
5
Fold the top right corner down.
Step 6
6
Turn the model over.
Step 7
7
Again, fold the top right corner down.
Step 8
8
Open the bottom of the triangle
Step 9
9
Lift up the center creasing and keep it opening.
Step 10
10
Lift up the center until it collapses into a square.
Step 11
11
Flatten the fold and it should look like the image.
Step 12
12
Rotate the paper to make it resemble a diamond. This is called a “preliminary” base.
Step 13
13
Fold the bottom left edge to the center.
Step 14
14
Fold the bottom left right edge to the center.
Step 15
15
Fold the top thick triangle down.
Step 16
16
Unfold.
Step 17
17
Open the the top layer from the bottom.
Step 18
18
Lift it all the way up.
Step 19
19
Fold in the sides.
Step 20
20
Turn the model over.
Step 21
21
Fold the left and right edges to the center.
Step 22
22
Again, fold the thick triangle down.
Step 23
23
Unfold all three flaps.
Step 24
24
Lift the bottom up to open.
Step 25
25
Fold in the sides as shown.
Step 26
26
Start folding down the front top flap.
Step 27
27
After folding it down completely it should look like the image.
Step 28
28
Turn the model over.
Step 29
29
Start folding down the front top flap.
Step 30
30
After folding it down completely it should look like the image and the bird base is complete.
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