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We use standard size 6 inch x 6 inch (15cm x 15cm) square origami paper for this site unless stated otherwise. If you can, use different types of origami paper to change the look of the finished origami and have fun with it!

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Origami Swan

The origami swan is simple to make and just as elegant.  Start with a square of white paper.

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Fold the paper along one diagonal, then unfold it.

Origami Swan

square of white paper      

folded square of paper     

unfolded paper square

 

Now fold the lower edges of the square into the centerline as shown.  This is your kite base.  Flip the kite base over.

kite base       


 

Next make a double fold as shown.  Repeat on the other side.

double fold       

 

Fold the point of the piece upwards.  Then fold the head of the swan downwards.  Next, fold the swan in half as shown.

    

swan head folded down  

 

Pull the neck of the swan away from the body, and unfold the head and body.

completed origami swan

 

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