Bad.crease Folding paper. Isn't this what it's all about? Not really, but at least it's more social than bowling. We'll start off with something simple - the traditional Crane. Legend says that if you fold one thousand of these suckers, you'll be granted good luck. If it works, please let us know. |
The Crane, step-by-step Here are untested, possibly easy-to-follow instructions on how to fold the most widely recognized origami figure - the traditional Crane. |
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Pour a drink and pay attention. Starting with a square piece of paper, ideally a different color on each side of 4" square or larger. Place the color you prefer you crane to be, facing up. |
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Turn the paper over and fold it lengthwise, edge to edge. Open it up and repeat the fold along the other length, edge to edge. |
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Unfold and flatten. Turn the paper over and fold diagonally,corner to corner. Open and again repeat the diagonal fold, corner to corner. |
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Unfold and flatten. First tough fold coming up. All four corners need to be brought together, two of the corners will be "reverse folded". |
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Bad.ADD? Can't stay focused on the computer? Rather have printed instructions with obscure arrows and such? Click on the document icon below to download a PDF file fhat can be printed. Includes bonus cocktail recipe. |
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As seen in the illustration, the left and right side corners are reverse folded "in" towards the center. Flatten. You should end up with a diamond shape. |
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