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Birdbase

This is a very common base form for Origami and you can fold many models based on it.

Start with a Preliminary Base, the open end pointing to yourself.

Petal Fold

The petal fold lifts a point and brings it upwards so that the two edges of the point lie together. It is best to prefold both layers of paper along the shown valley and mountain folds before making the petal fold.

1. Petal fold the top layer upwards.

2. Repeat step 1 on the other side.

3. The finished birdbase.

Starting from the birdbase you can create the following models:

• The Traditional Crane
• Flapping Bird
• Simple Flower
• Extended Flower

You will also need the birdbase for the following models:

• Searose
• My Rose
• Chicken
• Orchid