Traditional Origami Swallow Printable Instructions

This traditional origami swallow is a quick and satisfying model you can fold in under five minutes. It starts from the familiar bird base, much like the classic crane , but takes a different turn at the end to create the long, tapered body and striking angular wings of a swallow. The final shape has a clean, dynamic silhouette that looks like the bird is soaring straight across the sky. One small note: the tail is split with scissors in the final step. If you prefer origami without cutting, you might want to check out another origami bird instead. Otherwise, this is a fun and satisfying fold with just the right amount of flair.

• Designed by a traditional design
• Diagrams by Nick Robinson
• Difficulty: Easy
• Number of steps: 23
• Number of pages: 4
• Recommended paper: 6 x 6 in (15 x 15 cm) origami paper (Kami) or origami patterned paper (Chiyogami)
• Folding time: 5-10 minutes

Full step-by-step tutorial with video