Modular 3D Origami Swan

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Modular 3D Origami Swan

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In this project you'll see how to make a 3D Origami Small Swan with approximately 205 origami pieces.

Watch the Video!!!

How Many Origami Pieces You Need

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This model is made from :

- around 69 green pieces ( this pieces are made from rectangles of paper with dimensions of 6 cm x 9 cm )

- around 114 white pieces ( this pieces are made from rectangles of paper with dimensions of 6 cm x 9 cm )

- around 22 orange pieces ( this pieces are made from rectangles of paper with dimensions of 6 cm x 9 cm )

How to Make an Origami Piece

To see how to make an origami piece you can go to this Instructable :
How to make 3D Origami Pieces

or you can watch this video:


How to Make the Base

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1) Take 3 white pieces and connect them like in the first photo.Make six groups of white pieces.

2) Take 4 green pieces and connect them like in the third photo.Make six groups of green pieces.

Connect the Groups Together

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Connect the groups together!

Complete the Third Row With White Pieces

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Complete the third row with white pieces.

4th Row

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On the 4th row you will need to put this pieces in order:

Begin with one green piece like you see in the first photo.

Continue with 2 white+1 green+2 white...Till you finish the row

5th Row

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On the 5th row you will need to put this pieces in order:

Begin with two green pieces like you see in the first photo.

Continue with 1 white+2 green+1 white...Till you finish the row.

6th Row

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On the 6th row you will need to put this pieces in order:

Begin with one green piece like you see in the first photo.

Continue with 2 white+1 green+2 white...Till you finish the row

How to Make the Front of the Swan

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Focus on the photos to see how to put the pieces!

1st row: 2 white pieces+1 green piece+2 white pieces

2nd row: 1 white piece+2 green pieces+1 white piece

3rd row: 1 white piece+1 green piece+1 white piece

4th row: 2 white pieces

5th row: 1 white piece

How to Make the Back of the Swan

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Focus on the photos to see how to put the pieces!

You will need to reverse the direction of the pieces as you see in the photos.

1st row: 2 white pieces+1 green piece+2 white pieces
2nd row: 1 white piece+2 green pieces+1 white piece

3rd row: 1 white piece+1 green piece+1 white piece

4th row: 2 white pieces

5th row: 1 white piece

Cover the Last Row With 13 Green Pieces

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Cover the last row with 13 green pieces

Cover the Last Row With 15 White Pieces

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Cover the last row with 15 white pieces.

Covere the Last Row With 21 Orange Pieces

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Covere the last row with 21 orange pieces

Make the Neck

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Make the neck with 15 white pieces and one orange.

Connect the Neck With the Body

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Connect the neck with the body

Thank You for Watching!

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More Project Videos

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How to make 3d origami small swan - Easy Tutorial

Well now you know how to make a 3D Origami small Swan.

If you liked this project, perhaps you'll like some of my others.

Check them out at:

https://www.instructables.com/member/Giulia+Art