Learn to fold an intricate origami crane designed by Román Díaz in this 47-minute tutorial video. Master advanced folding techniques including sinks and complex paper handling as Jo Nakashima demonstrates step-by-step instructions. Follow along using a 25cm x 25cm tissue paper to create this challenging yet rewarding tsuru model. Explore detailed folding sequences from basic creases to intricate shaping of wings, legs, and neck. Gain insights into commercial licensing and attribution requirements for this origami design.
Overview
Syllabus
Intro
25cm x 25cm White side up
Fold and unfold the diagonals
Fold 1/4
Fold 1/8
Fold 1/16
Zig-zag fold four 1/32
Fold a water bomb base
Turn over
Fold the point to the crease
Squash fold
Repeat on the right side
Reverse fold, aligning the edges
Reverse fold along the edge
Reverse fold on existing crease
Note this reference point
Reverse fold at right angle to the raw edge
Close the layers
Reverse fold the 2 little flaps
Reverse fold again
Reverse fold the tiny middle flap
Crimp-fold the legs
Swivel-fold in half to narrow the filaps
Unfold the vertical edge
Repeat on the other side and behind
Open-sink the edges that stick out
Bisect the angle
This point should meet the edge
Repeat behind
Swivel-fold vertically from the tip of the wing
Swivel-fold aligning the edges
Closed sink
Fold the raw point up
Reverse folds
Narrow the belly on both sides
Narrow the neck on both sides
Double rabbit ears for the neck
Revese fold to shape the neck
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Origami with Jo Nakashima
