Origami is the art of folding paper figures, whose homeie is considered to be Japan. Initially, it was used in religious rites. For a long time, Origami could only be engaged in rich people, in whose circles was considered a good tone possession of Origami technique. In the second half of the twentieth century, Origami overcame the border of Japan and found out on other continents, where he had gained its popularity. Classic origami involves folding figures from one square sheet of paper without scissors and glue. Today you will learn how to make the origami crane from paper with your own hands.
Special paper
To create origami, any paper is suitable, however The final type of model depends on its quality..
If it is a bird figurine, then the usual paper for writing is suitable. For more cumbersome models, heavy paper varieties are needed.
There is a special paper for origami - "Kami", which can be bought in the form of squares. Its sizes range from 2.5 cm to 25 cm. This paper is different on each side, much easier than paper for the printer, which makes it possible to create a variety of models.
You can use foil paper. It is two thin glued sheets glued together and ordinary paper. Such a material keeps the form and successfully emphasizes small details.
Legend about Zhuravle
Japan is filled with the legends associated with wildlife. Birds and beasts of the Japanese people personify with the best qualities of a person. The Japanese Zhuravlik is particularly highlighted in the legends. For the Japanese, this bird is a symbol of faith and hope. Folding the caravliks began in ancient times, investing in the origami wishes of longevity and good luck.
Origami Zhuravlika gained great fame. Japanese paper cranes have a special story. The Japanese believe that if you fold the thousand origami, then the cherished desire will be fulfilled, and the patient can heal.
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In the Memorial Park of the World, which is located in the Japanese city of Hiroshima, the monument to Sadako Sasaki will be erected. This Japanese girl who survived the nuclear explosion in 1945, fell ill with radiation disease. A good friend told her that if folded from paper a thousand cranes, then you can make a desire that will surely come true. The girl diligently folded the birds, she managed to make only 644 cranes, then it did not become. Friends have completed the missing figures. Sadako buried with all the cranes.
World famous Japanese crane brought a song about Sadako. She tells about the hardest fate of the girl, who turned out in trouble. And only Zhuravlik instilled faith and hope for healing. The value of the caravlik after the story about the girl acquires a new meaning. After all, it is believed that the folding of origami brings success and good luck to its creator. I want to believe in the magical strength of the figure, which can become a magic talisman.
We start creating
Origami caravlika made from paper with your own hands.
To begin with laying a simple caravel. It will take a piece of square shape.
- We fold the square in half on the one hand, weighed. The same is done with the second party;
- Four bends were formed on the workpiece. Put a figurine an angle up and refuel the side parts inside;
- Spread the side layers. Bend and decay back the right and left edges, then bend and straighten the top of the figure. I turn over, we do the same with the other side;
- We raise the top layer of the square and bend it upwards;
- Invert the workpiece, we do the other side in the same way;
- Push the layers on the sides and fold the side pieces of the figure to the middle;
- Turn the caravel the opposite side and we will do the same actions as in paragraph 6;
- Now spreads the side layers of the workpiece and wrap up the bottom sharp tips. Press the sides, align the craft and turn the sides of the nose and the tail of the birds;
- We form a nose of a bird, we are cutting the wings and everything, the work is over.
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Action Plan for the assembly of the crane can be viewed here:
Origami Zhuravel with Rose
Having learned to add an ordinary caravel, you can improve your skills further. We propose to make a crane with a rose - an original, gentle figurine. The assembly is not very difficult, you will definitely work out. A little patience and time.
It will take a piece of paper of small size. Crafts Color - Light paper shades.
First we put a rose. Then we collect the crane.
Scheme How to make a crane with a rose See here:
Video on the topic
For the assimilation of origami, we recommend watching a video about the cheese of paper. I want to wish that every crane makes you brought good luck and longevity!
Video caravlika for beginners:
Video caravlika paper on small legs:
Video caravlika paper on high legs:
Video caravlik with wide wings:
Video caravracks, waving wings: