how to make a crane bird with paper

People often associate origami with the origami crane, or tsuru. Its especially popular due to the story of 1001 cranes (senbazuru), but its simplicity is hard to argue with. You can learn how to make the iconic traditional origami crane with this easy to follow step-by-step tutorial.

Step 7: Frog Mouth to Diamond Fold

Once the triangle’s two halves are pulled in, pull them out again and raise the top piece of paper.

Then, raise the upper front corner while maintaining the other three front corners in place. Pull the top corner up. It should look look like a frogs mouth.

The next part is a bit tricky. To make the top piece lie flat, pull the upper corner all the way up and back. Press all the folds down gently so that the bottom diagonal square is topped with a diamond shape.

Step 3: + Folds

how to make a crane bird with paper

The paper must be turned over and folded in half horizontally as the second step. To make your paper resemble an and an x stacked on top of one another, repeat this process once more. Make sure it is pefect just like with the x. Part of this is making sure your folds are precisely aligned.

How to Display Your Cranes

Your origami cranes can be arranged in a plethora of ways; they can be used as table décor, party décor, or strung together to create a garland.

Try putting them on skewers to put in drinks or on top of cakes for a more inventive method.
Collect a sizable branch that you can use to suspend a variety of origami models, including cranes!

how to make a crane bird with paper

FAQ

How long does it take to make 1 paper crane?

Each crane takes a little over two minutes to fold: a tiny task if done daily.

Are paper cranes hard to make?

The idea of folding a paper crane yourself might seem intimidating at first, but the process is super straightforward and even first-time origami makers can make one in just a few minutes.

What size paper do you use for cranes?

Fold an Origami Crane The standard origami paper size is 6×6 inch (150 x150 mm) squares. You may write a message of peace on the origami paper before you fold your crane or write your message on its wings after you have created your crane.