origami crane the classic figure of the crane is a japanese symbol of long life
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Origami CraneThe classic figure of the crane is a Japanese symbol of long
life
Position the paper with the white side facing up
Position the paper with the white side facing up
Position the paper with the white side facing up
Position the paper with the white side facing up
Position the paper with the white side facing up
Position the paper with the white side facing up
Position the paper with the white side facing up
Position the paper with the white side facing up
Position the paper with the white side facing up
Fold the triangle as indicated
Fold the triangle as indicated
Fold the triangle as indicated
Fold the triangle as indicated
Fold the triangle as indicated
Fold the triangle as indicated
Fold the triangle as indicated
Fold the triangle as indicated
Fold the triangle as indicated
Fold the triangle as indicated
Raise top sheet, bring C up to form a square
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Raise top sheet, bring C up to form a square
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Raise top sheet, bring C up to form a square
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Raise top sheet, bring C up to form a square
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Raise top sheet, bring C up to form a square
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Raise top sheet, bring C up to form a square
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Raise top sheet, bring C up to form a square
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Turn the model over and repeat on the other side to form a square.
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Turn the model over and repeat on the other side to form a square.
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Turn the model over and repeat on the other side to form a square.
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Fold the front layer of the side flaps towards the centre
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Fold the front layer of the side flaps towards the centre
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Fold the front layer of the side flaps towards the centre
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Fold the front layer of the side flaps towards the centre
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Fold the front layer of the side flaps towards the centre.Repeat this on the other side.
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Fold the front layer of the side flaps towards the centre.Repeat this on the other side.
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Unfold the model to leave clear creases
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Lift the front layer of the bottom flap
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Lift the front layer of the bottom flap
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Lift the front layer of the bottom flap push in at the sides
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Lift the front layer of the bottom flap push in at the sides
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Lift the front layer of the bottom flap push in at the sides
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Lift the front layer of the bottom flap push in at the sides and flatten the edges so that they meet in the centre.
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Lift the front layer of the bottom flap push in at the sides and flatten the edges so that they meet in the centre.A
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Turn the model over and repeat the diamond.
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Turn the model over and repeat the diamond.
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Fold the front layer to the centre.
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Fold the front layer to the centre.
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Fold the front layer to the centre. Repeat behind.
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Fold the front layer to the centre. Repeat behind.
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Reverse fold for tail and neck sections:
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Reverse fold the head downwards
Reverse fold the head downwards
Gently pull apart the wings so that the body of the crane opens up
Gently pull apart the wings so that the body of the crane opens up
The crane is a traditional symbol of long life and good luck. According to Japanese folklore, the crane lives for 1000 years.
It is also said that “ the boy who makes a thousand cranes will rule the world”.