This beautiful origami pelican is simple and elegant, and it will stand up by itself. Use a small sheet of square paper to create this pretty design.
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1. Start with your paper white side up. Fold in half, along the line shown, then open out again. |
2. Fold the outside corners into the centre line, and crease well. |
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3. Fold the outside edges into the centre once again. |
4. Turn model over and fold bottom point up to the top point. Crease very well. |
5. Fold in half. | ||
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6. Rotate model so it is now lying down. |
7. Raise the inside triangle upwards slowly, then flatten and crease well. |
8. Inside Reverse Fold the head along the crease shown. |
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9. Fold each wing upward as shown, then fold it back again slightly. The pelican will now rest on its wings and sit up. |
Finished Pelican! |
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