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.

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.

start with square base fold outside corners

fold top corner creased and ready for petal fold

Now begin the petal fold. Lift the bottom corner upwards, and fold along the crease lines as shown.

starting petal fold petal folding more petal folding

completed petal fold

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.

backside bird base ready for petal fold petal folding

Now your bird base is complete!

completed bird base