The paper crane is the unspoken symbol of all origami art. It is used as a logo by companies that produce origami paper, and most people who hear the word "origami" represent this particular figure. Crane in Japanese mythology is a symbol of longevity and health. The sad story of a Japanese girl who received a lethal dose of radiation during an explosion in Hiroshima is also associated with the origami crane. It is because of this story that the paper bird is also considered a symbol of peace and rejection of war.
In the article, we will analyze the crane (origami) diagram in detail and tell how to assemble such a figure.
How to make an origami crane
Despite its elegance and style, this scheme is one of the easiest. It can be folded from any paper, either from a special one, or even from a regular newspaper. The assembly is not difficult, and once you understand the principle, you can stack dozens of cranes quickly and easily.
Scheme of origami crane is presented in the photo below.
The manufacturing instruction consists of the following steps:
Step 1. Cut a square out of paper. When making a figurine for the first time, it is best not to use a too small format.
Step 2. Fold the square in half horizontally, expand, fold vertically and expand again.
Step 3. Fold the square in half diagonally so that the fold line runs from the lower right to the upper left corner. Flex and draw another line - from the bottom left to the top right corner.
Step 4. Now in front of you should be a square folded in half, that is, forming an equilateral triangle. Take two corners and bend them inwards to make a square.
Step 5. Fold the corners of the square toward the center. Important! Fold only one layer of paper.
Step 6. Turn the figure over and repeat step 5.
Step 7. Fold the top of the resulting rhombus onto yourself, then return to its previous position.
Step 8. Pull the bottom of the rhombus up, grabbing only one layer of paper.
Step 9. Repeat step 8 from the back.
Step 10. Fold the right and left corners of the rhombus to the center, using only the top layer of paper.
Step 11. Turn the figure over and repeat step 10.
Step 12. Bend the resulting tail and neck up. Mark the head.
Step 13. Pull the wings down to spread them in different directions.
Done! Now you know the origami crane diagram. It is not difficult to make it out of paper.
How to make a crane that flaps its wings
In fact, the figure is almost no different from the previous one, however, if you pull such a crane by the tail and neck, it will spread its wings.
If you want to independently fold the origami crane, the diagram presented in the video below will help you not to make a mistake in the sequence of actions.
Paper crane in the interior
Let's see how with the help of origami cranes you can diversify the interior.
Such a mobile phone, depending on the color scheme, can become an adornment of almost any room.
If you try and put together many, many cranes, you can make a curtain from a window or doorway from them.
Or you can just hang paper birds under the ceiling.