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How To Make An Easy Origami Bird

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Simple Origami Bird

Level: Easy

Copyright: Traditional ?

This origami bird in flight is super easy to make, it could represent lots of different types of bird. Such as: pigeon, song bird, dove or parrot.

Kids will really enjoy making this origami bird and it only has a few steps to complete!

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Simple Origami Bird Instructions

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Step 1:

1. This is the front of the paper, our origami bird will end up being predominantly this colour.
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1. This is the front of the paper, our origami bird will end up being predominantly this colour.
Step 2:

2. This is the back of the origami paper.
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2. This is the back of the origami paper.
Step 3:

3. Fold the top point of the paper down to the bottom point and crease well.
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3. Fold the top point of the paper down to the bottom point and crease well.
Step 4:

4. Fold the top edge down about half way.
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4. Fold the top edge down about half way.

Step 5:

5. Flip the paper over to the other side.
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5. Flip the paper over to the other side.
Step 6:

6. Fold one layer of the front flap up, from about the middle of the section behind.
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6. Fold one layer of the front flap up, from about the middle of the section behind.
Step 7:

7. Fold the left section over to the right, aligning the wings together.
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7. Fold the left section over to the right, aligning the wings together.
Step 8:

8. Fold the right section back over to the left, leaving gap. Notice the triangular section aligns with the edge underneath.
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8. Fold the right section back over to the left, leaving gap. Notice the triangular section aligns with the edge underneath.

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