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How to Fold an Origami Chick

Level
Beginner
Time
1 hour
Budget
10 - 30

Want to take your papercraft skills to the next level? Using only a square piece of paper, a pen, glue and a blank card, you can create a beautiful origami chick card!

Not only does it add a personal touch, but it also gives you a chance to get in touch with your creative side. The origami chick is also freestanding, making it a perfect decoration for your table or shelves.

Project and instructions by Li Kim Goh (Kimigami)

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* 10cm Square Yellow Paper 

* Black Fine Liner Pen

* Scissors

* Glue Stick (optional)

* White Cards and Envelopes (optional)

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Step 1

Place yellow paper in a diamond position. Fold in half, then unfold.

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Step 2
Fold lower edges to the centre.
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Step 3
Turn over.
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Step 4
Fold top point down.
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Step 5

Fold bottom point up, slightly past the top edge. This is the beak of the chick.

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Step 6
Fold in half.
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Step 7
Rotate the model.
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Step 8
Move the beak down to the centre and press the tail to secure the new beak position.
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Step 9
Inside reverse fold the corner (see second image for detail of the inside reverse fold).
Step 10
Fold the wing down. Repeat the same step on the other side.
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Step 11
Round the bottom corners by folding them behind. Repeat the same step on the other side.
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Step 12
Draw the eye and wing on both sides of the chick.
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Step 13
Your origami chick is now complete! Use it to decorate shelves or glue it to the front of a card blank and write an Easter greeting.
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