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A classic swan folded from two kite folds. The neck is pulled up at the end with one outside reverse fold.
Start with the white side up, turned like a diamond. Fold in half from side to side, then unfold.
Fold the lower edges in to the centre crease to make a kite.
Turn the paper over.
Fold the lower edges in to the centre again.
Fold the bottom point up to the top point.
Fold the tip down to make the head.
Fold in half behind, along the centre line.
Turn the swan on its side.
Pull the neck up and flatten it in place.
Your swan is done.
One square of paper. 15 cm (6 inch) origami paper is ideal; any square sheet works.
It is rated easy and takes 9 steps. It is one of the simpler models on the site.
Yes. The printable PDF has every diagram and step on 2 pages.
