Origami Bird Base
The origami bird base can be used as a starting point for different types of birds, such as the crane and the flapping bird. A square base plus 2 petal folds make a bird base.
Start with a square base (below left).
Fold the corners inwards as shown in the next two photos, then unfold. This is to create crease marks.
Now begin the petal fold. Lift the bottom corner upwards, and fold along the crease lines as shown and flatten to form a triangle..
Your bird base is now half-done.
Flip the piece over, then fold in the three corners on the backside, to make crease marks.
Now lift the bottom corner and do another petal fold.
Now your bird base is complete!
