Valley-fold the top left corner to the crease intersection
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Petal-fold both front and rear to form a Bird Base
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Release some paper from the interior
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Spread the paper to the sides Do not repeat behind
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Fold the flap down
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Fold the two flaps upward
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Please note the reference points
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Bring an internal layer to the front as shown
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Bring 2 internal layers from the bottom to the front and back
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Pull the corner
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Open each leg as shown
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Mountain-fold the top half of the small square
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Form a Square Base
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Petal-fold the near point
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Petal-fold the next pair of flaps too
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Find a hidden corner
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Carefully release and pull out the trapped corner
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Use existing creases
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Mountain fold the thick flap behind
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Pull out a double layer of paper
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Repeat on the next layer up. tucking the edges into pockets
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Fold two points up
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Fold one layer on each side to the center
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Repeat on the right side
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Open the edges as shown The model will not lie flat
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Fold inside
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Crimp the body
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Mountain-fold a straight line Valley-fold a curved line
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Crimp the head
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Crimp the beak
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Pleat the tail
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Double-rabbit-ear the legs
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Spread the toes
Description:
Learn to create an intricate origami songbird designed by Robert J. Lang in this 43-minute tutorial video. Follow step-by-step instructions to fold a three-dimensional bird with an open beak, detailed fingers, and the ability to stand on two legs. Master techniques such as petal-folding, crimping, and pleating to bring this complex model to life using a 20cm x 20cm tissue foil paper. Discover how to effectively utilize both colors of the paper to enhance the bird's appearance. Gain insights into advanced origami techniques and design principles as you craft this impressive model from the book "Origami Design Secrets."