Imose Yama

2 cranes joined at the wings

Posted by Laura

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My aunt came for a visit recently and she bought an origami book on her trip. Since I love origami so much she let me borrow the book, and I thought I'd post some of my favorites. I have this one done now, and many more I want to make.

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You Will Need (2 things)

  • Paper
  • Scissors

Steps (15 steps, 20 minutes)

  1. 1

    Cut your square in half.

  2. 2

    Fold the paper in half. It doesn't matter what side is up.

  3. 3

    Fold diagonals of the two layers and unfold.

  4. 4

    Turn it over and fold the two layers in halves and unfold.

  5. 5

    Fold using the existing crease lines.

  6. 6

    Fold the edges to the center.

  7. 7

    Fold the corner up and push the edges in. Do the same on the other side and be sure to crease sharply.

  8. 8

    Now unfold all the way.

  9. 9

    Cut along the line to the center.

    Note where the circled lines are, this will be the joint wing.

  10. 10

    Repeat step 5 on one side, and fold along to step 7.

  11. 11

    Again fold the other side from step 5 to 7.

  12. 12

    It should now look like this.

  13. 13

    Fold the edges o the center.

  14. 14

    Repeat on the other side as well.

    Here is a front and side view.

  15. 15

    Fold each of the little legs up to go between. Do this for all 4 of them and fold one down on each for the head.