Origami Crow Printable Instructions

This traditional origami crow is folded from the classic bird base, with just a few simple steps added to shape its beak and feet. It’s quick to make, beginner-friendly, and has been around in various forms since at least the 1960s. The version we’re folding here is the standing crow, elegant and slightly ominous, great for Halloween or as a minimalist decoration. Kami paper works well, but for a sharper silhouette and more structure, I recommend Tant paper in black or dark grey. You can perch your crow on an origami cube like in our photo, or let it loom from the edge of a shelf, a branch, or a basket. Traditional

• Designed by a traditional design
• Diagrams by Nick Robinson
• Difficulty: Easy
• Number of steps: 17
• Number of pages: 3
• Recommended paper: 6 x 6 in (15 x 15 cm) origami paper (Kami) or Tant origami paper
• Folding time: 5 minutes

Full step-by-step tutorial with video