Origami Dove Instructions and Diagrams

This origami dove is a beautiful rendition of the peace dove that is often seen with an olive branch. The dove is a popular symbol in Jewish and Christian culture so this origami is perfect for the holidays, weddings, and for religious symbolism.

There are some tricky folds to this origami dove, but if you follow the instructions carefully you should be fine.

	Step 1: Start with a square piece of origami paper. If you only have regular 8.5x11 paper, follow these instructions to make a square sheet.
	Step 2: Fold in half by folding the bottom corner to the top corner.
	Step 3: Fold in half again by folding the left corner to the right corner.
	Step 4: Unfold.
	Step 5: Fold the left corner to the top corner.
	Step 6: Fold the right corner to the top corner.
	Step 7: Take the left flap and fold it in half by folding its top corner to the bottom corner. Go to Next page to continue making the origami dove.