To make a bird out of paper, you will need a square piece of origami paper. If you don’t have origami paper, you can easily make a square sheet by following these instructions. Take a regular 8.5×11 paper and start by folding the top corner down to meet the bottom corner. This will create a triangle shape. Then, fold the triangle in half by taking the left corner and folding it over to the right corner. Now you have a square piece of paper to work with.
To begin making the bird, start by folding the square in half diagonally, bringing one corner over to meet the opposite corner. This will create a triangle shape once again. Make sure to crease the fold well to hold its shape.
Next, take the right corner of the triangle and fold it towards the center point, creating a smaller triangle shape. Repeat this step with the left corner, folding it towards the center as well. Make sure both folds are aligned and symmetrical.
Now, fold the bottom corner of the triangle up towards the top point, creating a smaller triangle shape once again. This fold will be a bit trickier, as you need to tuck the bottom corner under the two previous folds. Take your time to ensure a clean and precise fold.
Once you have the smaller triangle shape, fold the left and right corners of the triangle towards the center, creating two smaller triangles on each side. These will be the wings of the bird.
To create the head of the bird, fold the top layer of the triangle down, starting from the top point and folding towards the bottom point. This will create a small flap that will serve as the beak of the bird.
You can now fold the bottom corner of the triangle up slightly to create a tail for the bird. Adjust the angle and size of the tail according to your preference.
Gently separate the wings by pulling them outwards to give the bird a three-dimensional look. You can also shape the wings and tail to your liking, giving the bird a more dynamic appearance.
And there you have it! You have successfully made a bird out of paper. Feel free to experiment with different colors and patterns of origami paper to create a flock of beautiful paper birds. Enjoy the process and have fun exploring the art of origami!