Flying origami crane.

This is a slight variation on the paper swan seen here.

The end result is the same (i.e., the shape of the swan), but the method I approach it is more efficient, in my opinion. Also, I have step by step instructions, and detailed high res pictures (whoo!) that make this more enticing. So enjoy!

Easy to make and fit to impress, these are a great time killer and can be made anywhere that some form of memory-retentive fabric is (paper, aluminum foil, cardboard, posterboard, steel, etc.)

BONUS! I am including in this Instructable, a method for making this out of nothing but paper and your two hands! Makes for great first impressions, as you can use any sheet of paper and instantly make a flapping crane.

Step 1 Obtain the materials.

The material list for this Instructable is very simple.

Materials:
- Paper
- Nimble fingers
- Hard surface to press down on

Just for the sake of making this as easy and as followable as possible, I'm going to use a standard sheet of computer paper at 8 1/2 x 11 inches. It doesn't matter if anything is printed on it (as seen in my example).

Included in this Instructable! How to make perfect creases and semi-awesome looking tears with just your hands!

Comments

[undeadman76]

i know you worked hard trying to find this but mine didn't work.if u could please please pretty please with a cherry on top make a video????????????? If u could i'd really appreciate it. Good pics and the hardest part for me is making it flap and easiest part was the bird base(before the bifold).so please make a vid. thank you

[Mehmed6]

I agree with the Calvin and Hobes. It's better than Shakespear.

[terramonkey]

good instructable, i left a note for my other half inside my version, (btw swans and most other waterfowl have webbed feet but they're still called feet although they deserve to be called something else) my only criticism- some of the pics are a little hard to see against your choice of background although ive nothing personal against calvin & hobbes!