: Fold one corner of a rectangular sheet diagonally to the opposite side and trim the remaining strip.
For a visual guide, you can view this Origami Crane Tutorial from or follow the step-by-step instructions provided by the U.S. National Park Service . Origami Cranes (U.S. National Park Service)
: Fold the sides of the square toward the center crease to form a "kite" shape, then unfold and pull the bottom corner up to flatten it into a long diamond. Repeat on the back.
: In Japanese tradition, folding 1,000 paper cranes ( senbazuru ) is believed to grant the folder a special wish or a lifetime of happiness.
: Pull the two narrow points out to form the head and tail, and fold the side flaps down to create the wings. Cultural Significance
inch square origami paper is recommended, you can also use regular printer or lined paper by folding it into a square and cutting off the excess.
: Fold the square in half both ways (diagonally and straight) to create creases, then collapse it into a smaller square shape.