If you are an origami bird lover, you may have heard of a folding base named Bird Base. Let’s discover this unique base with step-by-step instructions and origami ideas based on it.
What’s Origami Bird Base
This fundamental fold is a starting point for many origami bird models, including the classic crane. Once you’ve mastered the folds, it’s a versatile base that allows further creativity. The bird base is based on a square base.
It is mainly used to make “birds” in traditional origami. It is featured by the protruding points, which can further transform into an elegant, streamlined shape. This bird base has two layers. Usually, one layer is further folded as the chest front part, while the other layer is the starting point of legs and tails.
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How to Fold a Bird Base with Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1
Let’s start with a square base. Fold the right bottom edges to meet the center crease (the top layer only). Repeat on the left side. Then unfold.
Step 2
Fold the top part of the paper down, along with the line between the two red points in the following picture. Then, unfold, leaving a triangle in the middle of the paper.
Step 3
Lift up the bottom flap of the paper. Then push the right and left points with your fingers to flatten the fold.
Step 4
Flip over. Let’s repeat on the other side.
Step 5
Lift up the bottom flap of the paper. Then, push the right and left points with your fingers to flatten the fold. Now we have finished this side, too. Let’s call it a bird base.
Origami Ideas Using Bird Base
Now that you have finished this simple bird base let’s explore some of the most classic and typical origami ideas for using bird bases.
- Origami Crane– The Origami crane is the most classic application of a bird base.
- Origami flapping bird—This might be the easiest origami bird idea. It is widely loved because of its flapping function.
- Origami Swan—This lovely origami swan has a long and tall leg and flapping wings. Imagine it whipping its wings over the water surface of lakes.
Picture Index
Our picture index of origami models uses a bird base as the starting point. Now, let’s start folding.
