Origami Crane Tutorial

A beginner-friendly guide to folding a traditional origami crane.

Have you folded an Origami Crane before?

Do you have square paper ready?

About the course

Learn how to fold a traditional origami crane through guided practice and simple checks.

Lesson Goal

Complete a traditional origami crane and understand the key fold sequence.

Best for

Beginners with little or no origami experience.

What you need

One square sheet of paper.

Introduction to Origami Crane

Introduction

What will I learn?

Basic folding flow for a classic origami crane
How to keep folds neat and aligned
How different stages build the final shape

Materials you will need

Materials

You need

One square sheet of paper. Thinner paper is usually easier for beginners.

Tip: If your paper is not square, trim it first before starting.

Video Tutorial

Watch Before You Start

Watch this quick demonstration before beginning Step 1.

Step by Step Tutorial

Step 1

Start with a square sheet

Place your square paper flat on the table with one corner pointing upward.

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Step 2

Fold diagonally

Fold the paper in half diagonally to form a triangle, then crease firmly.

Reminder: Match the corners as carefully as possible.

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Step 3

Unfold and fold the other diagonal

Open the fold and bring one side up

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Step 4

Fold horizontally

Turn the model over

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Step 5

Collapse into a square base

Use the creases to push the paper inward and collapse it into a smaller square shape.

Tip: Move slowly so the folds naturally guide the collapse.

Phase 1 Complete

Nice progress

You have completed the base folds. Next, you will shape the body, neck, and wings.

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Step 6

Fold the side edges inward

Turn the model over

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Step 7

Fold the top flap down and unfold

Fold both sides inward

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Step 8

Lift the bottom point upward

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Step 9

Repeat on the other side

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Step 10

Form the neck, tail, and wings

Finish: Gently pull the wings apart to shape the crane.

Phase 2 Complete

You finished the crane

Great work. Before generating your certificate, complete a quick knowledge check and self-assessment.

Knowledge Check

Part 1: What shape is the paper at the start?

Part 2: Why should you fold carefully?

Part 3: Which parts are shaped near the end?

Self-Assessment

I can start with the correct square paper shape.

I can follow fold steps with less support.

I can identify the crane's neck, tail, and wings.

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