How to Fold a Simple Origami Swan

This is a step by step instructions on making a very simple origami swan. So easy, even kids can do this! Origami is the art of folding paper.

Difficulty:

Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• square white paper
• pen or pencil

1. 

   Lay your sheet flat on the table. Fold it half, then unfold.

2. 

   Grab the left and right corner and fold it to the center line.

3. 

   Turn the diagram over to the back, you should see it as a plain looking kite. Fold both sides toward the middle line.

4. 

   Grab the bottom tip and fold it all the way to the top tip.

5. 

   Fold the tip on the top downwards. It should look like the picture on the right side.

6. 

   Fold the diagram backwards in half. You should see the side view like the picture on the right.

7. 

   Grab the piece on the side and lift it upwards to form the swan's neck.

8. 

   Pull out the 'head' of the swan gently. Take your pencil and draw a dot for it's eye.

Resources

• Make an Origami Crane
• Free Kids Crafts