Introduction
Origami from ori meaning "folding", and kami meaning "paper",(kami changes to gami due to rendaku) is the traditional Japanese art of paper folding.The goal of this art is to transform a flat sheet of paper into a finished sculpture through folding and sculpting techniques, and as such the use of cuts or glue are not considered to be origami. Paper cutting and gluing is usually considered kirigami.
The number of basic origamifolds is small, but they can be combined in a variety of ways to make intricate designs. The best known origami model is probably the Japanese paper crane or origami crane. In general, these designs begin with a square sheet of paper whose sides may be different colors or prints. The origami crane is the most well known of all the origami models. The origami crane is one of the most popular and recognized paper constructions ever. When origami is brought up in a conversation, you can’t help but think of the origami crane. It's popularity is definitely warranted because it is a beautiful piece of art.
Task
To create a beautiful a origami crane you must use some pretty paper and be creative. As a result it should become an elegant bird.
Process
1. Start with a square piece of paper, colored side up. Fold the top corner of the paper down to the bottom corner. Crease and open again. Then fold the paper in half sideways.
2. Turn the paper over to the white side. Fold the paper in half, crease well and open, and then fold again in the other direction.
3. Using the creases you have made, bring the top 3 corners of the model down to the bottom corner. Flatten model.
4. Fold top triangular flaps into the centre and unfold.
5. Fold top of model downwards, crease well and unfold.
6. Open the uppermost flap of the model, bringing it upwards and pressing the sides of the model inwards at the same time. Flatten down, creasing well.
7. Turn model over and repeat Steps 4-6 on the other side.
8. Fold top flaps into the centre.
9. Repeat on other side, so your model looks like this.
10. Fold both 'legs' of model up, crease very well, and then unfold.
11. Inside Reverse Fold the "legs" along the creases you just made.
12. Inside Reverse Fold one side to make a head, then fold down the wings.
13. Finished Crane!
Credits
These links will be used to provide students with information about creating not only origami crane but also different origami models. It will enhance their creativity and imagination. This link is educational run web sites.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Origami
http://www.origami-fun.com/origami-crane.html