Mountain fold
Pinch the center ridge
Align both wings before pressing the crease. Keep the paper lifted slightly to avoid crushing the body.
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Classic crane
Mountain fold
Align both wings before pressing the crease. Keep the paper lifted slightly to avoid crushing the body.
Precision tip
Use your fingernail or a bone folder to sharpen the final reverse fold after alignment.
Common mistake
Leave a narrow pocket so the crane can open smoothly in the finishing step.
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