The Bird Base is considered an essential base for many enthusiasts. It serves as the starting point for creating various bird and animal models.
Origami Bird base instructions
Before you learn to fold the Bird base, you will need to know how to make a preliminary base as it is the starting point.
Step 1

Start with a Preliminary or Square base made out of a square sheet of Origami paper.
Step 2

Fold the lower left edge and lower right edge of the upper layer along the vertical crease, as though you are making a kite base.
Step 3

Fold the upper left and right corners of the upper layer over the flaps created in Step 2. Make a firm crease.
Step 4

Unfold Steps 2 and 3.
Step 5

We will now create a petal fold by using the crease from Step 3, lift the single upper layer and raise it upwards.

As you lift it up, the creases from Step 2 will fold the side corners inwards.
Step 6

Push down the sides so that they are met with the vertical crease.
Step 7

Repeat steps 2-6 on the other side to complete the Bird Base.
What can you make from an origami bird base?
- Origami Dragon
- Origami Crane
- Origami Rose
- Origami Swan

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