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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

Description:

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.

Balancing Eagle - Jeremy Shafer

Origami with Jo Nakashima

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#Art & Design #Visual Arts #Origami #Paper Folding