Fold an Origami Parrot

Origami is the art of folding paper. There are many things you can make and this one is simple and will only take about ten minutes.

Steps

  1. Start off with a piece of paper color side down. Fold one of the corners in half to the opposite corner and make a crease. Then, unfold the corner.

  2. Fold one of the corners so it is in line with the crease. Repeat on other side. Unfold.

  3. Fold the same corners but on a different side upwards. Unfold.

  4. Fold down all creases you just made towards the center then, fold the excess triangle parts down.

  5. Fold both triangles in half outwards. Then, valley fold along main crease.

  6. Fold top point downwards on an angle then back up again. Unfold,.

  7. Fold creases on inside half.

  8. Fold down top point. Unfold. Then inside fold.

  9. Fold down side point. Unfold. Then inside fold.

  10. Fold side point. Unfold. Then inside fold downwards to complete the beak.

  11. Fold tail on an angle. Unfold. Then inside fold.

  12. Fold up side part to create a wing. Repeat on other side.

  13. Fold over side part of tail. Repeat on other side.

  14. Finished. Your completed origami parrot should look like this.



Tips

  • A flat surface to work on
  • If you don't have colorful paper, draw designs on your parrot!
  • Square piece of paper (Origami paper recommended)

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