A few ways to make a parrot out of paper

What only crafts do not make of paper: airplanes, boats, flags ... Perhaps this material is the simplest and most accessible for children's creativity. Is it possible and how to make a parrot out of paper? We offer several options. Following the suggested descriptions, you can easily build a bright and attractive bird.

How to make a parrot out of paper using the modular origami technique (photo 1)

Most of these homemade figures are simply mesmerized by their appearance. Of course, the most extravagant is folding in the style of origami. From paper, the parrot turns out to be surprisingly elegant. But for this you need to master certain skills. Indeed, modular origami is a real art. But at the same time, simply using a lot of triangular modules will not be enough. It is important to have a rich imagination and excellent spatial thinking. The most skilled craftsmen can lay down any model, including a parrot, in a minimum of time. If you perform this particular bird, it is important to skillfully select a combination of colors and the desired shapes. Another important detail is the accuracy of assembly of each of the modules and the strength of their connection together. For skills, it’s best to get started with detailed video tutorials. Step by step, copying the skillful movement of the wizard’s hands, you can easily get an interesting and unusual craft.

Folding a bird from a whole leaf (photo 2)

For beginner needlewomen it is quite difficult to understand how to make a parrot from paper folded in the form of modules. Therefore, try to make a bird from a whole leaf first. The proposed scheme clearly demonstrates the whole process of work. If you wish, you can find other instructions for making an origami parrot.

1. Turn a fairly thick square sheet diagonally, and then repeat this again. Perform the same action by folding the paper along the lines perpendicular to the sides.
2. Fold the workpiece with the side corners inward. Fold a piece of paper up.
3. Fold the top corner along the perpendicular line.
4. Lift the front and rear parts toward you by twisting.
5. Fold the wings in a tube and wrap around its axis.
6. Take the beak and tail to the sides, bending in the right direction.
7. Lower your wings down.
8. If desired, decorate the craft with felt-tip pens or colored pencils. You can stick your eyes in the form of an application.

Making a volumetric parrot using papier-mâché technique

Still how to make a parrot out of paper? Take, for example, plasticine. And then attach any lightweight material to it. Such a toy is usually made to decorate the Christmas tree. Consider this technology in the form of phased work:

1. The parrot consists of several parts: a spherical head with a large beak, several elongated torso, large wings and tail. Blind all these details individually.
2. Paste each of the forms on top using PVA glue with paper towels and then pieces of newspaper.
3. After complete drying, carefully cut them and remove the clay. Glue each part of the craft back, and then put it together.
4. Fantasy, make a parrot plumage from finely cut colored napkins.
5. Make tail and wings separately from long dense strips. Corrugated paper looks very original.
6. Think of how to make paws. Usually a wire wrapped in thread is used for this.
7. As eyes, you can glue to the craft buttons on the leg.
8. Garnish the head of a parrot with a light crest.
   

Application Method (photo 3)

Such a parrot from paper with their own hands can easily be made even by a primary school student or a pupil of a kindergarten preparatory group. The presented template, when enlarged and printed, will become finished parts of the bird.

1. Stick a yellow rectangle on a piece of paper, leaving the bottom free. This will be the blank of the head and body of the parrot.
2. Then lay on top of the breast collected from three colors, determining the level of the shoulders approximately on a line at 2/3 of the height.
3. For wings and tail, one pattern is provided. Make it two-layer, while externally increasing the volume.
4. From the sides close to the body draw the wings and glue them without affecting the wavy edges.
5. Bring the tail under the lower part of the base and strengthen.
6. Cut beak and claws from brown paper .
7. Decorate the head of a parrot with a tuft.
8. For eyes, use white paper on which to draw the pupils with a black felt-tip pen. Also trim the claws.

As you can see, making a parrot out of paper is quite simple and fun! Imagine getting new and unique crafts!