Origami Celebration Crane Printable Instructions

The origami celebration crane is a graceful and festive traditional model, often gifted in Japan to mark special moments. Unlike the classic crane with its tucked wings and level stance, this model opens dramatically. The wings sweep upward and outward, almost like a fan, giving the model an expressive, celebratory feel. If you use patterned chiyogami paper, like I did on the featured photo, the design beautifully reveals itself across the wide tail. The folding sequence is not difficult but offers a few interesting twists, especially for those who have folded a traditional crane before. Traditional

• Designed by a traditional design
• Diagrams by Jimena Candia
• Difficulty: Easy
• Number of steps: 28
• Number of pages: 4
• Recommended paper: 6 x 6 in (15 x 15 cm) origami paper (Kami) or origami patterned paper (Chiyogami)
• Folding time: 10 minutes

Full step-by-step tutorial with video