This is another way to begin folding a crane base. I learned it in the origami book my grandpa gave me, and personally, I prefer this method.

Let's begin!


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0. Start with a sheet of square paper, white side up.

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1. Fold it in half.

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2. Fold the top right corner down all the way. Flip it over and do the same.

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3. Open up the bottom of the model, line up the corners, and flatten.

And then continue on with folding your crane. biggrin