Difficulty: Medium The origami crane holds deep cultural and symbolic significance, particularly in Japanese tradition, but its message of hope and peace has resonated worldwide. Folded from a single sheet of paper, the crane is a symbol of patience, precision, and creativity. Its importance can be understood in several ways: In essence, the origami crane serves as a … [Read more...] about Origami Crane
Origami Hammer Plane (part 3)
Step 21: When the top is pressed down your plane should look like this Step 22: Turn your plane over Step 23: Fold the plane in half, bringing the left side over to meet the right side. Press down firmly. Step 24: Fold the top 'wing' up and to the left, folding in half Step 25: Turn the plane over Step 26: Repeat step 24 by folding the top 'wing' up … [Read more...] about Origami Hammer Plane (part 3)
Origami Hammer plane (part 2)
Step 11: Fold the inner triangle over to the right side Step 12: Fold the top of the plane down to meet the bottom and press down the crease Step 13: Fold the outer top corners inwards and diagonally down to meet the centre 'cross' of the previously made crease marks (indicated in red) Step 14: Your plane should now look like this Step 15: Open up the paper … [Read more...] about Origami Hammer plane (part 2)
Origami Hammer Plane
Difficulty: Easy How about creating a different type of paper plane? Here's the small but mighty origami hammer plane! It's slightly more complicated to make than the traditional paper plane, but still really easy. Step 1: Start with a rectangular piece of A4 paper - any colour you wish your hammer plane to be! Step 2: Fold the top right corner down towards … [Read more...] about Origami Hammer Plane
Origami Paper Plane Dart (part 2)
Step 11: Turn your plane over and hold the centre fold between your thumb and fingers Step 12: Get ready to launch your plane Step 13: And throw! Why not make planes with friends and see who can fly theirs the furthest? … [Read more...] about Origami Paper Plane Dart (part 2)