Crane Model

The poster child of origami, the Orizu.

The paper crane is the poster child of origami, and there are tons of variations of this form. It includes a couple of entertaining folds, and reveals a shape useful for other creations. This crane model will even flap its' wings when you pull on the tail. Just a little practice and you can complete this model faster then a barista can make your cappuccino, which could really impress her.

Begin with the bird base. I'm going to make a pterodactyl out of some lizard paper, while we're at it.

Begin with the Bird Base, with the
closed edge of the paper down (the point on the bottom of the model once was the middle of your sheet of paper).
 

We begin with 3 strange valley folds. Crease well and unfold.

Valley fold the top layer of the paper along the dotted lines and unfold.