Introduction: How to Fold the World's Simplest Origami Bird
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I had a number of messages saying people didn't "get" how the bird was folded.
What better time to show everybody?
Start with a square of paper, and copy the folds you see.
Yes, I know I pre-creased the paper, but if I didn't that took the video over 30s unless I sped it up.
I'm also a bit miffed with the end caption - the version I uploaded doesn't have the stray "m" (I wasn't expecting YouTube to mangle it like that).
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29 Comments
10 years ago on Introduction
Wow,that was to easy!!!!
11 years ago on Introduction
Hey Kiteman! I love making this I had a great time! I love this sooo much!
Thanks,
U456
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
Thank you!
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
Your welcome!
11 years ago on Introduction
me too. It was such a crucial step.
(no sarcasm at all intended!)
11 years ago on Introduction
I made it and it came out really nice! Thx for sharing an awesome project!
12 years ago on Introduction
'then add the essential details'
:) lol
ur instructables are really good :)
12 years ago on Introduction
In the Origami world,this fold has a name and designer, Dorothy Engleman called it "Yellow Bird". Yes, it is simple, and a great way to teach the inside reverse fold - or outside reverse, depending upon how you look at it.
I like to teach it using square card stock that is actually recycled fliers. When the bird is turned upside down, and placed on a flat surface, it looks like a sailboat. Blow into the sail, and have races.
Reply 12 years ago on Introduction
Haha, that is exactly what my youngest did when I taught him this!
12 years ago on Introduction
Took me 3days to figure this out how is it so easy...
Just kidding...
13 years ago on Introduction
Wow, I found kiteman's youtube account! Took me long enough....
Reply 13 years ago on Introduction
Not exactly a secret...
Reply 13 years ago on Introduction
Nah I just couldn't find it that well.
13 years ago on Introduction
Thanks!
13 years ago on Introduction
how big is the paper?
Reply 13 years ago on Introduction
Size isn't important, it just has to be square.
13 years ago on Introduction
:-)
13 years ago on Introduction
That was neat. I recall being in a japanese restauraunt in the early seventies when I was in the Navy and in Yokosuka, Japan, trying to do origami to show the waiter. I really wish I had known about this one back then.
13 years ago on Introduction
i must agree simple effective, and taught you something in less than half a minute, good 'ible.
Reply 13 years ago on Introduction
Thank you.