Learn to create an intricate origami Balancing $ Eagle in this 13-minute tutorial. Follow step-by-step instructions to fold a dollar bill or similar rectangular paper into a stunning eagle design by Jeremy Shafer. Master techniques like reverse-folds, rabbit-ears, and pleating to craft detailed wings, tail feathers, and a lifelike head. Discover how to achieve perfect balance, allowing your finished eagle to perch on its beak. Gain insights on paper dimensions, folding tips, and variations to enhance your origami skills.
Overview
Syllabus
Intro
You can use a dollar bill or a similar rectangle
Bring the top edge to the crease you just made and make a pinch at 1/4
Fold the bottom edge up
Fold and unfold the corners
Unfold the top edge
Valley-fold to where the creases meet
Valley-fold again
Reverse-folds to make the wings
Make a rabbit-ear on the body and bring the wing to the center
Fold the corner at 1/3 of the top triangle
Open a little and use the creases to make the tail feathers
Mountain-fold the tail
Fold the wings up
Rabbit-ear the tip of the head
Reverse-fold this corner
Make the end of the wing lock by inserting the lower layer into the upper layer
Pleat the wings
Taught by
Origami with Jo Nakashima
