The classic origami technique is the folding of various paper crafts without the use of scissors and glue. In addition to the classical technique, other types of work with paper have become widespread. One of the most popular is folding three-dimensional figures using numerous paper modules. Modular origami swan is a prime example of what beautiful figures are created using triangular parts.
Bright three-dimensional models attract everyone's attention. It seems that creating such works requires special knowledge and skills. However, even a novice amateur can assemble such a craft. It is worth carefully studying master classes on this technique and following the recommendations of experienced masters. Crafts made using this technique require, first of all, attentiveness, perseverance and painstakingness.
Each master has his own designer. This construction set includes disassembled elements of old or unsuccessful figures. Triangular parts for new work are also assembled in advance. To create modules, colored or white A4 paper is used.
The sheet is divided into 2, 4, 8, 16 or 32 equal parts. Most often, paper is cut into 16 or 32 pieces. For children, to make it more convenient and easier for them to assemble the craft, the paper sheet can be cut into 4 or 8 parts.
To make 16 identical rectangles, the paper sheet is divided into 4 equal parts in width and length. For 32 rectangles, the sheet is divided in width into 4 and length into 8 parts.
Triangles are assembled from such rectangles to create three-dimensional paper figures.
To create a module, you need:
- Fold the rectangular sheet in half. Fold the resulting rectangle in half again and straighten it. This outlines the two main folds of the workpiece.
- The edges of the rectangle are bent towards the midline. The figure turns over.
- The bottom edge rises. The corners on the left and right bend along the line of the large triangle.
- Unbend the lower part.
- Along the marked lines, small triangles are folded from below. The edges are raised.
- The resulting triangle is bent in half. The result is a module with two pockets and two corners.
Triangles can be attached to each other in three ways:
- Connected by long sides.
- The connection goes through the short sides.
- One module on the short side, two on the long side.
Which exact assembly method is used is usually indicated in the instructions for the circuit.
For newbies
Beginners will definitely need detailed step-by-step instructions for assembling a paper swan using the modular origami technique. Such instructions and step-by-step explanations can be seen in video master classes by recognized origami experts.
There are many groups that share a love for this type of creativity, and where you can get advice on how to make an origami swan from modules with your own hands.
For beginners, specialized stores offer a huge number of kits for working in the modular origami technique - swan figurines and step-by-step assembly diagrams.
Before you start assembling such an elegant figure as the modular origami of a beautiful double swan, you should practice on lighter models. Simple models can be assembled by a preschooler with the help of teachers in kindergartens or with the help of his mother.
The most tedious thing for a child is creating triangular modules. Fine motor skills have not yet developed properly, and the baby has difficulty assembling small parts. That is why for children's crafts it is better to assemble modules of large and medium sizes. Preschool children quickly get tired of monotonous, boring work, so the mother’s task is to help make blanks for crafts.
It is better to set aside a special time and day when all family members will work together to assemble an openwork air composition. The elements necessary to create a three-dimensional figure must be prepared in advance. The child will be interested in engaging in the creative process with his parents. Adults will be able to tell you how to assemble modular figures correctly.
An easy craft that does not require much time or pre-assembled materials to assemble is a figurine of a small swan. To create a modular origami “little swan” you need to make 70 triangular modules, 69 pink or blue elements and 1 red for the beak.
Let's look at the step-by-step assembly of a small swan.
Assembling the body. The basis is 3 rows of assembled elements. There are 12 triangular blanks in each row. The resulting strip is connected into a circle. It is necessary to give the resulting part the shape of a bowl.
First wing – 4 modules are put on. The following rows are in decreasing order: 3 triangles, then 2. The tip of the wing is two elements, placed one on top of the other.
Breast - immediately after the wing, 2 modules are put on. 1 piece is attached on top with the short side. The breast is ready.
Second wing. Immediately after the breast, the process of assembling the second wing begins. Both wings are assembled according to the same scheme: 4 parts, 3 elements on top, then 2 triangles. The tip of the wing is two rows of one triangle.
Tail. First row - 2 parts. 1 more piece is attached to the top.
Neck, beak. For the neck we connect 5 elements vertically, the 6th row is completed by a red triangle - the beak. Carefully give the neck a slight bend.
Connect the neck to the last breast module, which was assembled with the short side.
Assembling such a small figurine will not take more than 10 minutes. You can create a whole family of beautiful birds. To make it more convenient for a child to hold the modules in his hand, the parts can be made large. A child can make such a craft as a gift to his grandmother or mother. The size of the small swan can be changed by adding additional pieces.
Simple model
Once you have mastered the process of assembling a small craft, you can begin to work on a more voluminous and complex figure.
To create one model you will need 458 multi-colored modules and 1 red triangle for the beak. Fans of classic models choose black or white colors for crafts.
Let's look at the step-by-step creation of a modular origami swan from prepared elements. The presented model is of an average level of complexity and requires precision and care.
- A strip is assembled from 30 blanks and connected into a circle.
- We make 4 more circles in the same way.
- The resulting part must be carefully turned out. Make sure that the modules do not fall out and the workpiece does not crumble. The result is a figure shaped like a bowl. 2 more rows are attached to the top of the bowl.
- On the 8th row, the process of forming the wings begins. For the wings we attach 12 blanks, skipping 2 parts. The neck of the craft will be attached at the place of the pass. After the missing triangles, we reattach 12 parts. The remaining free area is the place to form the tail.
- The wings are made as follows. Starting from the 9th row, in each subsequent row the number of paper modules is reduced by 1. The wing is considered complete when 1 triangle remains.
- In the same way, reducing each row by 1 piece, the tail is made.
- The neck is made separately from 19 elements and 1 red triangle for the beak. The corners of one part are inserted into the pockets of another. Complete with a red triangle. The resulting part must be given a slight bend, similar to the position of the swan's neck.
- Attach the neck of the craft to the space left between the wings. The result was a paper swan using the modular origami technique.
The main element of this craft is a bowl-shaped body. This technique is used to create other figurines: vases, dragons, animal models and fairy-tale characters. Using the swan pattern as a basis, you can create a three-dimensional heart.
Having studied the assembly diagram of a modular origami swan, a beginner is already able to come up with and implement his creative idea.
Many experienced craftsmen are improving this type of craft and creatively rethinking the approach to classic model assembly. Thus, in the modular origami swan (the master class presents extraordinary models on the Internet), for example, the figurine is made in blue tones with an unusual wing shape.
This unusual craft can be made in the colors of the country’s flag.
Origami double swan
This type of craft is more complex. However, the double swan looks brighter and the figure is more voluminous. This is due to the fact that the model is assembled according to the matryoshka principle. Several smaller ones are hidden in one figurine.
Before you start creating such a masterpiece, prepare 1502 elements. To emphasize the unusual shape, add colored triangles. Then you will need:
- Colored blanks – 180 pcs.
- White – 1322 pcs.
Part one
Its assembly will take 770 modules.
- For the base, we assemble and connect 2 rows of 30 parts into a circle.
- Add 2 more rows. Carefully turn out the resulting part. The result is a figure similar to a bowl. We make 10 more lines on top. While working on the figure, constantly correct it. Give a slim look.
- We collect 15 rows in this way.
- On the 16th line we outline the places where the neck, wings, and tail will be formed. You will need:
- Neck – 6 elements.
- Wings - 10 pieces per wing.
- Tail – 4 elements.
We make the neck according to the following scheme:
- 6 modules: 1 pink, 4 white, 1 pink triangle.
- Each subsequent line is reduced by 1 piece until 2 triangles remain. The neck is ready.
We collect the tail opposite the neck. The tail starts with 4 pink elements and removes one from each line until 1 piece remains.
After completing the assembly of the tail, we move on to the wings. The formation of the left and right wings is the same.
- First row: 1 pink triangle, 8 white ones and 1 pink piece closes the wing.
- Second row: the last module from the tail side is put on the inside of the corner.
- The wings rise in 10 rows, each line has 10 elements. To control the height of the wings, they must be assembled at the same time.
- Starting from the 11th row, the wing elements are reduced by 1 piece. in each subsequent row. The decrease occurs among the white parts. The pink border remains in place.
- The wing is complete when there is 1 pink triangle left.
So, the main part of the double swan has been assembled. To prevent the created structure from falling and crumbling, make a stand of two rows. Strengthen the stand blanks with glue to make the craft stable.
Part two - inner wings
The base of the second part is made similarly to the first figure. Only 20 elements are collected in a circle. After 2 assembled rows, turn the craft blank inside out and add 5 more lines. Be sure to draw out the figure.
Each wing consists of 10 parts: 8 white in the center, 1 pink at the edges. Each wing rises by 3 stripes.
Starting from row 4, white elements are reduced by 1 pc. with each row until the pink triangle closes the line of the wing.
Part three
The beginning of the third part is similar to the two previous parts of the swan figure. There are 12 triangles at the base alone. The figure rises 6 rows and turns inside out. In the last line, 2 pink pieces are put on.
From the 7th row we reduce each row by 1 white triangle. The last part is ready.
The three assembled parts must be carefully and carefully inserted into one another.
Parts may fit tightly and cling. Slowly, slowly, move the base of the wider figure apart. After all the details of the future craft have been collected, start working on the neck.
Neck
For the neck, space was left for 6 modules, but it is better to assemble it from 4 or 3 parts in width. The length of the neck depends on the wishes of the master. To prevent the parts from falling apart when bending a long workpiece, it is recommended to place them on glue. A red beak ends the neck. You can optionally glue on drawn eyes or make them from buttons.
The craft itself can be decorated with a chain, bow or a string of jewelry. This figurine is both a beautiful interior decoration and an original handmade gift.
"The Swan Princess"
One of the most beautiful three-dimensional figures is the modular origami Swan Princess. It is in the creation of fairy-tale characters that masters and lovers of this type of creativity give free rein to their unbridled imagination.
The source of inspiration is the princess from the fairy tale of the same name. There are as many masters as there are models depicting the fairy-tale heroine. Some people create a princess figurine, however, most people like to create a fairy swan.
There are quite a lot of step-by-step ways to create this craft. For the base, you can take a classic model, add elegance to the craft by making a longer and curved neck, and decorate the head of the figurine with a crown.
Prepare the following modules:
- Green – 166 pcs.
- White – 615 pcs.
- Blue – 680 pcs.
- Yellow – 335 pcs.
Start working on this model by creating the tail. The base contains 30 parts. The colors of the triangles can be combined as desired or made according to the scheme.
After the blue petals are collected, the reduction of details begins from the top point of such a petal. 1 element is removed from each side of the leaf.
For a fluffy tail, you need to collect 1 large feather and 8 small feathers.
Small feathers are made in two colors, 4 pieces each:
- Vertically connect 5 elements, alternating 2 colors.
- Place 2 green triangles on 2 corners.
- In the center there are 2 yellow modules, and at the edges there is 1 green one.
- Next line: green, yellow, green, yellow, green.
- Green, 2 yellow, green. The outer parts are put on the inside of the lower module.
- The following lines are made in reduction in a similar way.
- The same feathers are made in a different color.
A large feather is assembled from two small ones, located vertically above each other.
The feathers are neatly attached to the tail. To prevent them from falling, it is recommended to put them on glue.
Assembly of the body
The base consists of 36 elements. There are 11 blue lines in a circle. From the 12th line, the breast of the craft begins to form. The coloring is collected from 2 stripes. The center of the wings is highlighted in yellow, the breasts are green, framed by white triangles.
On line 12-1, a breast is formed in the center: each row, 1 piece is removed.
Neck
Alternate elements in lines of 2 and 3 pieces. Height – 25 stripes.
For the wings, 7 parts are used on different sides, opposite each other. For each line, 1 element is also removed.
The tail is gathered in front of the breast. To create a ponytail, 11 elements are used, the number of which decreases with each strip.
The stand is made of two circles with 39 modules each.
It is better to attach the finished craft to a stand with glue so that you can move and rotate it without fear of it falling apart. The figures can be of different sizes - from a few centimeters high to one and a half meters or more. Large and tall crafts necessarily require additional strengthening of the composition.
The swan is a beautiful bird that graces any pond. But not everyone can afford to purchase and care for real swans. But you can make your own artificial swan from scrap items.
This swan can be used to decorate a garden or playground.
You can also make a swan, into which you can pour earth and plant flowers. One way or another, both you and the children will receive aesthetic pleasure from such a craft.
How to make a swan from a tire
1. Prepare old tires, preferably “bald” ones, and mark the cut lines with chalk.
2. Start cutting along the lines, then bend them to create wings.
3. In order for the head and neck with the chest of the swans to keep their shape, it is advisable to use a stainless steel plate, which must be bent so as to give the shape of the head, neck and chest.
4. After this, you need to screw the plate to the rubber using inconspicuous small screws.
5. Also cut out the eyes from rubber and, using the same screws, attach them to the swan's head. And after that, cover our swans twice with white water-based paint, only make their noses red.
6. All that remains is to fix the swan in the halves of the lids, pre-painted in the color of the water (blue, light blue, green), and your swan floats in the pond.
How to make a swan from a wheel
This is another option for making a swan with your own hands from a tire. To make it, prepare, as always, an old wheel, chalk, a sharp knife (just in case, also have a hacksaw or jigsaw) and paint.
1. Using chalk, draw on both sides of the wheel all the details of the future swan, i.e. head, tail, wings, neck, beak.
2. Start with a sharp knife to cut out all the parts along the contour lines.
* If some parts do not lend themselves, you can use a hacksaw or jigsaw.
3. Bend the wings and neck. If the neck is difficult to bend, plywood will help you, with which you can fix it.
4. All that remains is to paint the swan.
How to make a swan (video)
Watch the video tutorial on how to make a swan from a tire if you want to understand some of the details. This tutorial used a jigsaw.
How to make a swan from a tire
1. The first thing to do is use chalk to mark the areas on the tire that you will be cutting. The images show these lines.
* If your knife is sharp enough, then everything will take you no more than 20 minutes.
* It is worth noting that it is very difficult to cut thick rubber, so use a sharp knife that is periodically moistened with soapy water.
2. The hardest part of the tire must be knocked out using a chisel or grinder. This part will serve as the head and tail of your “swan”. Everything will take no more than five minutes.
3. It's time to turn the tire out.
4. It is advisable to properly treat the head and tail of the rubber swan, since uneven edges can cause scratches.
5. All that remains is to paint the swan - you can use white or a very unusual and beautiful bronze color.
How to make a swan from modules
Crafts from plastic bottles. Swan.
There is no need to get rid of plastic bottles if they have already been used for their intended purpose. There are many crafts that you can make from them.
For example, there are several ways to make a beautiful swan for the garden. Moreover, such a swan will not only decorate your garden, but will also bring benefits.
You will need:
Plastic bottle 5 l
Milk bottles 300 g
Hard Wire Hose
Wire
Scissors
1. Using a marker, mark the lines on the 5-liter plastic bottle that you will follow to cut out.
2. First cut off the top of the bottle and leave the neck, which is needed to secure the swan's neck in the hole.
3. For the skeleton of the swan's neck, use a hose with stiff wire. Insert it into the bottle through the neck and secure the neck to the lower part of the body with wire. You have a swan frame ready.
4. Preparing feathers for the bird. Take a white plastic bottle (usually the kind used for milk) and cut off the neck and bottom.
Start cutting the “feathers” - their width and shape depend only on your imagination.
It is advisable to cut the edges of the “feathers” with fringe to achieve an even more realistic effect.
Heat each feather of the candles from the outside.
5. Start collecting two feathers and fixing them with wire.
6. For the bird's neck, use bottles without a bottom. Depending on their number, you can choose the length of the neck. In this example, 16 300g bottles were used.
The part near the beak was made from the top of a bottle without a neck.
7. Where the beak is located, the hose ends and to attach the structure you need to make holes on both sides in the bottle and in the hose. Next, secure it with wire.
8. Close the lid and take a chemical cap to prepare the base of the beak. This cap needs to be cut in half, similar to the letter M.
9. Take another such lid and insert the beak into it - there is a groove inside so that everything comes out exactly.
10. Glue the first and second covers.
11. Paint the beak and place your favorite plants in the flowerbed.
How to make a swan from plastic bottles
This is not just a swan - this is a swan princess who will decorate any garden. It’s worth noting right away that assembling this swan is a labor-intensive and rather lengthy process, so be patient and let’s get started.
You can call on one or more people to help you create the craft to speed up the process.
Prepare:
Plastic bottles
Thick copper wire (if you have thin wire, fold it in half to prevent it from breaking)
Stationery knife
Pliers
White and yellow paint (can be regular or aerosol)
1. You should start making a swan from plastic bottles from the head and neck. Then these parts of the swan become the body. First, cut the plastic bottle to fit the head.
2. Trim the neck parts of the craft. It is advisable to make 18 similar blanks in advance to create a neck.
3. Use an awl to pierce each piece.
4. Prepare the wire and thread it through the holes of the blanks, gradually stringing them to form a neck (you need to thread it from the bottom to the head). Attach your wire to the tip of the beak.
5. When you have assembled all the pieces on the wire (1 piece for the head and 18 for the neck), start assembling the body. Prepare 4 bottles and cut them as shown in the image:
6. Using the same pattern, start stringing the pieces onto the wire. Insert a whole bottle into the outer blank.
7. Secure the other end of the wire.
8. To make a swan's neck stronger, you must first give it the desired shape. To do this, simply adjust the depth of entry of one workpiece into another.
Use wire to secure all the swan parts together.
Start making holes in the bottles that make up the neck so that the wire runs parallel to the floor (you need to do this on the floor and preferably start from the tail).
You should end up with a kind of “zigzag” of wire - it should “enter” and “come out” of the neck where the two pieces fit into each other.
9. Place the uppermost end of the wire where the crown is attached.
10. Cut out a crown for the swan princess from a plastic bottle.
11. Take the crown and place it on your swan's head. To do this, you need to make 2 holes in the neck of the crown and thread the wire from the neck into them. Next, you need to wrap the wire around the neck and use pliers to clamp it.
12. It's time to assemble the body. The first thing you need to do is the belly, which has two “sticks” and each of them is made by connecting 4 large blanks (point 4) and 1 whole plastic bottle.
You need to "sew" these "sticks" using wire. This should be done in a zigzag, parallel to the floor. It is necessary to create a rigid foundation for the swan.
13. We continue to make the body, namely its next row. The middle will be occupied by the swan’s neck, which means you will need the help of another person - while you “stitch” the second row, your assistant needs to keep the neck constantly in an upright position.
Still, first you need to prepare 2 “sticks”, each assembled from five large blanks and one whole bottle (for the tail). After this, all 3 blanks need to be fastened with wire, placing the neck between two “sticks”.
14. Pay close attention to securing the neck curve at the front.
15. We are preparing the third row of the body. Start assembling another “stick” - use 4 large blanks and 1 whole bottle for the tail.
Push your pieces tightly into each other, and pour water into the untouched bottle to balance the neck and tail of the craft.
It is worth noting that the stick does not need to be stitched separately. All you need to do is place it on top of the neck from the side of the body and attach it with wire to the side “sticks” of the 2nd row of the swan’s body.
16. It's time to make wings for your swan. To do this, you need to collect 2 “sticks”, each of which contains 4 large blanks and one whole bottle. Bend the pieces as shown in the image and fasten them again with a zigzag using wire.
To make the base of the wings you need to make 2 short “sticks”, each of which consists of one whole bottle and one large blank.
17.
Begin attaching the bases of the wings to the swan's body. The image shows a top view with the bird's tail on the right side. To attach everything, use a wire that needs to be threaded through the bases of the wings and secured to the already installed swan parts.
22. It's time to paint. To do this, you can use either aerosol paint or regular paint (but it will take more time). If you decide to use an aerosol, then you need to paint outdoors, not indoors.
How to make a swan with your own hands
In this master class you will learn how to make a beautiful flower bed from the swan you made earlier.
You will need:
Plastic bottles
Plastic bags (preferably thick ones, for example, from washing powder or dry pet food)
Stapler
Saw or knife
Pliers
Scissors
Soil (preferably special ready-made soil from bags).
1. First you need to firmly secure the swan in a place specially prepared for it. To do this, you need to dig a shallow hole.
To keep the swan level, you need to hammer 2 wooden pegs on both sides of it, in the upper part of which you need to make small cuts.
Pull a wire through the notches, which will help the craft remain level.
The wire is threaded, tightened and secured under the curved parts of the wings.
2. Prepare one thick bag and cut it to form a large rectangle.
Cover the inner space between the wings with this polyethylene “blanket”.
*The edges of your bag should extend slightly above the wings.
3. You have a kind of pot into which you need to pour soil for flowers.
4. Use a stapler to staple the front and back of the flower bed together.
*If desired, you can cut off the excess edges of the polyethylene.
5. Now all that remains is to plant something in the finished flowerbed.
How to make a swan out of paper
How to make an origami swan
The swan is a noble and very elegant bird, a symbol of eternal love. That is why crafts in the shape of this beautiful bird are so popular among craftsmen. Hotels lay out towels in the shape of swans, especially for couples in love or newlyweds. At weddings, the cake is decorated with figures of these birds. At formal feasts you can often find dishes served with napkins folded in the shape of a swan.
Let's also consider the step-by-step assembly of an origami swan from paper. There are several options for folding sheets according to patterns. Figures made from modules are popular now. This kind of origami is a rather labor-intensive process that requires preliminary preparation. In this article we will help readers understand all the intricacies of the step-by-step assembly of an origami swan from paper.
Step-by-step instructions given for each option for making crafts will help you do the work faster and better. Let's start with simple origami from a sheet of paper or napkins. Then we will move on to working on modular origami from many elements. The presented diagrams will help you correctly and consistently manipulate the parts and arrange the elements in such a way that the bird turns out spectacular.
How to work according to the scheme
The step-by-step assembly of an origami swan from paper is easier to do if you follow the drawn sheet folding pattern. You will need a square thick sheet of paper. It can be done using a ruler and a simple pencil, taking measurements of the sides, and then cutting out the desired shape along the contours. It is convenient to make a square from sheet A-4 by bending one of the corners to the opposite side. The adjacent sides must match. Cut off the excess rectangle with scissors and unfold the workpiece. There will be a square in front of you. Now you can begin to further make the origami swan from paper. Follow the diagram below in the article step by step.
The sequence of folds is made by looking at the drawings from left to right and from top to bottom. At the end of all manipulations you should get a swan figurine.
Completing of the work
Let's take a closer look at how to make a step-by-step assembly of an origami swan from paper. Fold the square piece in half diagonally. Then fold the resulting triangles inward in the same way. It is necessary that the sides meet along the center line of the workpiece.
Bend the outermost inner corners outward. Try to keep them the same size. Then turn the workpiece over to the reverse side and fold it in half. The dotted line in Figure No. 6 indicates the folding line of the paper to form the swan's neck. The sharp corner in front turns vertically upward. And the very edge of the triangle bends forward. This will be the bird's head. To make a beak, you need to make two more small bends on the head. This can be clearly seen in the figure above.
The tail part is also formed by two successive folds of paper along the dotted lines on the back of the bird. You can complete the craft by gluing the eyes on both sides.
Origami from a napkin
Similarly, a beautiful bird can be made from a white thick napkin. We will not repeat the step-by-step assembly of an origami swan from paper, since readers have already understood in detail the sequence of performing the work.
Let us only add that after you have made a figure out of paper, you need to fluff all the layers on the tail with careful movements. Since the napkin is made up of several layers, the tail will turn out fluffy. The lower part needs to be slightly pressed down so that the bottom is flatter and confidently holds the craft in an upright position.
Swan made of modules
Modular origami is a little different from simply folding paper according to patterns. Here the assembly process is carried out by composing a whole object, in our case a swan figurine, from individual small elements. A module is a small but complete part, also assembled according to a simple origami scheme.
Step-by-step assembly of swan paper origami modules requires a lot of preliminary work. After all, such a figurine as in the photo above consists of 180 - 300 parts, depending on the size of the bird and the shape of the wings. On the craft, you can make one lift of the parts up in the tail area, as in the sample, but there are options with two small wings and a tail at the back. The figurine can be made from huge spread wings with flight feathers on the sides.
You can also diversify the craft with colored modules. In the photo, a step-by-step assembly of paper origami swan is made mainly of white components. The bird's beak is highlighted only with a red module. You can make the swan black or bright, made up of multi-colored parts. It is often installed on a beautiful pedestal, assembled separately. There are quite a lot of options for making such crafts. Experienced craftsmen create entire sculptures for wedding ceremonies, where two swans with open wings seem to be flying towards each other. There are works for the exhibition where a fairy-tale swan princess with a crown on her head was made.
Since our article is intended for beginners, detailed instructions will be given for the step-by-step assembly of an origami swan from paper, which you can see in the photo above.
In stationery or handicraft stores you can find entire sets of ready-made modules with assembly diagrams for various figures. If you wish, you can first learn how to fold large objects from ready-made parts in order to have an idea about this kind of work. If you want to immediately learn how to make them yourself, then buy special paper for modular modeling. Of course, you can start working with plain white paper in A-4 format for the printer, but then the modules will turn out thin and flat, you will need a lot more parts, as well as time spent.
Before making an origami swan, you should purchase special paper for modular origami, it has a higher density and the elements will turn out voluminous. Thus, much less parts will be required for the figure.
If you are going to create a craft for an exhibition and will need to move it from place to place, then craftsmen advise using PVA glue when assembling. Although it is believed that the sheets are held in place by friction, the structure may crumble when carried. For the first time, make a figurine for yourself, try your hand at step-by-step assembly of a simple version of an origami swan made of paper.
How to fold origami modules
From a sheet of A4 paper you need to fold it into 32 identical rectangles. You can draw a sheet using a ruler and a simple pencil. Each module will be 37x53 mm in size. Then cut the paper along the folds. If you don’t have scissors, you can carefully tear it under the ruler. The photo below shows that when folding the models, the uneven edges are hidden inside and are completely invisible from the outside.
- Fold the piece in half horizontally, and then again to make a quarter. Then unfold the paper to the folded part in half. This is done in order to determine the center fold line.
- Then you need to lower both sides down so that they meet along the fold line. You will get a triangle with excess edges hanging down.
- On these parts, bend the outermost corners upward on both sides.
- Lift all layers of paper hanging below the triangles up and smooth the fold with your fingers.
- All that remains is to fold the triangle in half along the center line so that the outside remains smooth.
When you have prepared a lot of parts in this way, you can begin to assemble an origami paper swan step by step.
How to connect triangular modules to each other
The module consists of two right triangles connected in the center. On the back side of the fold there are holes, so-called pockets, where, in fact, parts are inserted during assembly.
The main skill when working with origami modules is to connect them together. There are several options for attaching parts. The first of them is used most often, when one corner of the module is inserted into the pocket of the other, and the second module is attached to the remaining hole on the opposite side. This method is shown in the figure below.
With this method of constructing an object, the result is an increase in the figure. But sometimes you need to reduce it or make a long chain. Then one module is inserted into two pockets of the previous element at once. The outer parts at the end of the row are hidden in the holes at only one corner. And the second one remains free.
How to make a swan body
Start the step-by-step assembly of an origami swan from paper with a small circle. Using the method described above, insert the corners of the other two into one module. The next one is attached to the side on the corner of the second module. Do the same on the other side. This results in an increase in the length of the craft, which is performed in two rows at once. A long chain is assembled in this way, which can be reinforced with another row of modules on top. Gently bend the workpiece into a circle. If the edges don't meet yet, add a few more details. At the end, connect the first and last together. Use your hands to turn the corners upward, lightly pressing the craft inward on all sides.
Continue to increase the number of rows, putting on more and more modules in a circle, until you reach the desired height of the swan's body.
Calculation for further work
Count the total number of modules you have in a circle. Leave 3 modules to form the bird's neck, then calculate the remaining amount in such a way that there are 7 modules for the tail in the center back. The remaining parts will be used to make wings on one side and the other.
But you need to calculate the craft depending on its shape. If you make a swan only with a tail increasing the number of models, as in the photo earlier in the article, then leave only free modules for the neck. Then start increasing the rows. Calculate the work in such a way that in each row you need to reduce the number of modules by one on both sides. At the end there should be only one element left on the tail. If this does not work, then add an extra detail to make the neck.
How to make two wings
In the photo below you can see that the swan's body continues with two wings. Do this on both sides at the same time. On the outer modules, one outer corner remains free. The reduction is made on both sides of each wing until one module remains on top.
Using your hands, give the craft an oval shape, lightly pressing the upper parts of the wings inward.
Neck assembly
As we mentioned earlier in the article, the methods for assembling modules can be different. To assemble a long chain to make a curved swan neck, you need to insert the next module into two pockets of the previous one.
In the photo above you can see that it turns out to be a long stick. Pull the modules tightly against each other, inserting them deeply. This is necessary so that later the neck can be beautifully arched, tilting his head down. If the elements are not tightly inserted, then the neck will fall apart into separate parts during this procedure.
At the end of the workpiece, put on either only the red beak, or first put on a black model, which will outline the line of the eyes and separate the neck from the beak, and then strengthen the red one.
Assembling parts in stages
You already understand how to make an origami swan out of paper. All that remains is to put all the parts together. On the models left for the neck, strengthen the part made and beautifully bend the necks forward. At the back between the wings there are 7 modules left to raise the tail.
They make it according to the principle of wings, reducing the number of modules on each side by one. So, in the first row there will already be 5 of them, in the next - 3, at the end there will be one piece left on the tail.
Beautiful colored swan
A swan assembled from multi-colored models in layers in rows looks impressive. In the photo below you can see that their combination resembles the colors of the rainbow. At the bottom there is a bright stand made of two circles. They are made in the same way as a swan’s neck, only at the end they are bent in a circle. With a stand, the swan looks complete and stands more confidently in an upright position.
The article provides detailed instructions for assembling a swan figurine. We hope that the recommendations will help make crafts easier for novice craftsmen. Good luck!
Making paper crafts is a favorite pastime of many people. This is understandable, because from this material you can make a variety of decorative accessories or toys. One of the interesting accessories is a cute paper swan. This bird is considered a symbol of grace and beauty. An object made from paper or cardboard will have the same sophistication and attractiveness as its living prototype. There is nothing complicated about how to make a swan out of paper, since there are quite a lot of techniques for realizing this idea.
Paper birds for interior decoration
The swan is the embodiment of natural grace; it is considered an intelligent, faithful bird. Paper crafts in the form of graceful, long-necked birds will not only decorate a room or office, but also an attribute that improves the circulation of energy flows in space. At least this is what the famous eastern teaching of Feng Shui says.
One or more attributes can complement the interior of a bedroom, living room or office. Alternatively, you can make a fancy garland out of them by hanging it on a window, a ceiling light, or even in a doorway (if it is tall enough).
Cardboard or paper crafts will become an element of a children's fairy-tale palace with a pond or a toy mini-theater. In short, there are quite a lot of options for using birds created by yourself. You need to decide on the method of making them, stock up on everything you need and follow the step-by-step description. Of course, such a task will require some work and care, but if you put in the effort, you will be rewarded with the result.
It is useful to involve the child in this process; this will not only help pass the time in a fun way, but will also direct the child’s enthusiasm and energy in a useful direction. In addition, making different objects develops fine motor skills and improves the thinking process.
How to make a paper swan in different ways
There are several options for creating a graceful bird with your own hands. The easiest way is to draw a bird on paper and cut it out. If desired, the craft can be glued onto thick cardboard to create a picture. It is somewhat more difficult to create swans using the origami technique in a simple or modular way. But if you try, it’s quite possible to make a three-dimensional prototype of a cute bird. And by installing it on a stand, you will receive a decorative item that will not go unnoticed anywhere.
Simple swan using origami technique
Origami is the oldest art of working with paper. To transform the material into graceful birds with long, curved necks and fluffy wings, you will need several square, moderately thick sheets of paper (according to the number of crafts). To create a swan you need to do the following:
- The sheet is folded in half diagonally (you get a triangle), then straightened out so that the fold line is visible.
- The lower edges of the leaf are folded parallel to the place where it is folded (the leaf will turn into something like an asymmetrical rhombus).
- The craft is turned over, then its edges are folded again, as in step 2.
- The folded piece of paper must be divided in half horizontally and bent at this point.
- The folded paper is folded in half again horizontally.
- The folded sheet is placed on a table or any flat surface, the bird's head moves forward a little, and the wings are carefully straightened.
- The lower part of the craft moves apart slightly so that the swan becomes stable.
These manipulations are not particularly difficult, so even those who do not consider themselves skilled in the field of origami will probably succeed in them.
Modular swan
Creating a sophisticated bird this way is hardly quick or easy. But the finished product will become a real decoration of any space. The voluminous bird looks almost like it’s alive, ready at any moment to easily flap its wings and rise into the air.
The craft consists of modules, each of which will have to be made by hand. For this purpose, white or colored paper of medium density is used. A ruler, scissors and a pencil will come in handy. Since this is an origami technique, the process eliminates gluing parts of the product or fastening them with paper clips, pins, or other office supplies.
First you need to make blanks:
- For a miniature swan, divide an A4 sheet of paper into 32 rectangles. To do this, its long side is divided into 8 parts, and the short side is delimited into 4 identical stripes.
- If you decide to make a large bird, then you should divide both sides of a paper sheet of the same format into 4 parts, getting 16 rectangles.
The cut out paper elements are converted into modules, from which the swan will subsequently be assembled:
- A rectangular piece of sheet is placed horizontally (if colored paper is used, then you need to place it with the back side up), then folded in half horizontally, and then vertically and unfolded.
- The leaf is again folded in half horizontally, after which the side edges are folded towards the vertical fold line (you should get a triangle).
- The craft is turned over, and its lower corners are bent inward.
- The part of the workpiece that is below the base of the triangle is folded upward.
- The triangle is bent in half vertically.
The finished module is not a swan yet, but only a small component of the future craft. You have a huge job ahead of you. For a paper bird you need 459 such elements of the same length. Of these, 40 pieces will be used to create a stand for the craft.
To make a pedestal, you need to put one element on its side, then insert another into it, turning it slightly. The actions are repeated until a circle is formed. There should be 2 rows; they are not connected to each other in any way. One layer of the stand simply sits on top of the other.
The body and wings of the bird are made whole, the neck and head are created separately and then attached to the product. To do this, you need to connect 15 modules in series, giving the structure a slight, wave-like bend like a swan’s neck. The very first element can be colored with a red pencil before attaching, depicting the beak of a bird.
The most difficult thing to do is the body and wings of the swan. First, 3 blanks are placed next to each other (along the vertices of an imaginary triangle), then the two upper elements are pushed into the pockets of the lower one. Then 2 more similar paper attributes are attached to this design. The steps are repeated until a rounded structure is formed.
The next row is placed on the tops of the paper modules in a checkerboard pattern, followed by 2 more rows (they will be slightly smaller than the bottom one). After this, the structure must be turned out very carefully so that it looks like a crown (this is the most crucial moment in the process of creating a craft).
Now the workpieces are attached from above, and not assembled. You need to make 1 continuous row, then form pointed wings on both sides of the future craft. After this, a cone-shaped tail is made between the wings (it will take 15 modules). Lastly, the neck is attached to the product and the finished swan is placed on a pre-created pedestal.
By choosing a technique for creating a paper swan and carefully following the instructions, anyone can make a stylish decorative item - a paper swan.
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Working with paper allows you to develop fine motor skills, which has a beneficial effect on the overall development of the child. You can develop fine motor skills by making various birds and animals. This also allows you to explore the diversity of the animal world with your child. One of the most beautiful and graceful birds is the swan. So, how to make a paper swan step by step?
Working with paper allows you to develop fine motor skills, which has a beneficial effect on the overall development of the child.
One of the most beautiful swans made of paper is considered to be the one made from modules. To create this craft, you will need to make a large number of triangular modules.
The first step is to make modules:
- A4 sheet is divided into 32 equal parts. To do this, its length is divided into 8 parts, its width into 4.
- Each resulting rectangle is folded in half along its long side.
- The elongated rectangle is then folded in half, connecting the two short pieces to each other.
- The previous step is turned back, and the halves of the upper side, consisting of two layers, are applied to the resulting middle line.
- The workpiece is turned over. The outer corners of the bottom rectangles are folded. And then the rectangular pieces with a beveled corner are bent to the main triangular element.
- The workpiece is bent in half.
Gallery: pictures of a paper swan (25 photos)
How to assemble a swan from modules?
Assembling a swan using modular origami technology is quite simple, but it requires concentration, since an error in counting can lead to the formation of a crooked figure.
To work you will need:
- 458 white modules;
- 1 red module.
Assembling a swan using modular origami technology is quite simple
Step by step steps:
- Each row of the swan's body consists of 30 elements. The first step is to assemble two rows at the same time: the left pocket of the upper element is put on the right acute corner of the lower triangle. In this way, all 60 elements of the first 2 rows are collected. With the help of the last module, the chain is closed into a ring.
- Next, rows 3-5 are cast one by one.
- The resulting workpiece is turned inside out. Next, another row is built in a similar way.
- In the 7th row the wings begin. For the head, 2 adjacent corners are left. On both sides of them 12 elements are attached. Thus, the 7th row forms a total of 24 elements.
- In each subsequent row of wings, it is necessary to reduce the number of elements used by 1 part. For example, in row 10, only 9 elements will form 1 wing. From the 11th row, 2 elements are decreased. Working according to this scheme, it is necessary to make the 18th row from 1 element for each wing.
- Gently bend the wings with your fingers, giving them a graceful concave shape.
- A tail is made between the wings at the back. The first tail row consists of 5 elements. Each row should be reduced by 1 piece until a sharp tip is formed.
- Then the neck is done. To do this, 1 module is attached to the remaining 2 corners, 2 elements are attached to it, then 1 again. This assembly pattern is repeated until all the white modules are gone. The neck should be crowned with a red module - the beak.
- The neck is given a curved shape. Eyes are attached to the head.
This swan can also be made colored. To do this, the white paper should be replaced with the one that most closely matches the shade to the desired purpose. One of the most spectacular design options for such a figurine is the assembly of a rainbow bird.
Large paper swan: step-by-step instructions
Using modular origami, a large swan can be made.
The assembly of this model has some features:
- Assembling the bird follows similar instructions, however, the rectangles prepared for forming the modules must be larger. So, an A4 sheet should be divided not into 32 parts, but into 8. As a result, the modules will be 4 times larger in size.
- You will also need to use PVA glue to assemble the large swan. This should be done to strengthen the structure.
- Each row of the bird's body should have double or triple the number of parts.
A large swan can be made using modular origami
If you want to make a large rainbow swan, you need to use paper of similar tones, since the contrast on large details will be very noticeable.
Swan: modular origami for beginners (video)
How to make a paper swan using origami?
To make a swan using the origami technique, you only need a square of white paper.
Making a bird step by step:
- The square is bent into a basic triangle shape and then returned to its original state.
- Adjacent corners should be folded toward the center along a diagonal fold.
- Next, you need to bend the sides of the formed triangle by 1/3.
- The resulting angle is bent by more than 50%. Then a small corner is bent to form a swan’s head.
- The workpiece is bent in half, the tail is bent, the wings are straightened.
To make a swan using the origami technique, you only need a square of white paper
Using such figures you can create voluminous appliqué works.
Volumetric paper swan
You can also make a swan out of paper by cutting it out.
To do this you will need:
- sheet A4;
- glue;
- clamp;
- scissors.
Such figures look very impressive as a New Year's decoration.
How to do:
- Sheet A4 is folded in half lengthwise. A template is drawn on the sheet.
- Next, the template is cut out using scissors. Through cuts are made on parallel inclined lines.
- The tail part is turned inside out and glued to the neck part.
- In order not to hold the figurine until the glue dries, you can fix it with a clamp.
- The beak is painted red, an eye is drawn on the head.
Such figures look very impressive as New Year's decorations for a kindergarten or school.
Big swan from children's hands
An excellent option for decorating a group in kindergarten is to create a large paper swan from children's handprints. All you need is paper and glue.
How to do:
- The first step is to cut out the base of the swan with a small oval body, spread wings, graceful neck and head.
- Next, each child traces their palms on a piece of paper and then cuts out the resulting shape.
- The swan's wings are decorated with carved palms, like feathers, pointing the fingers away from the bird's body. The prints should be placed overlapping, starting from the edge of the wings. One handle should be placed in the narrowest part of the wing, two in the second row, and three in the third. When the wing acquires a more uniform structure, the number of palms should be left unchanged, placing each rad in a checkerboard pattern in relation to the previous one.
- Then the resulting figure is decorated with a beak and eyes.
In this work, you should not use a large amount of glue, as it can deform the main figure and lead to its unnatural bends.
How to make a paper swan with your own hands: a simple origami lesson (video)
Paper crafts are objects into which every child puts his soul. By creating them, he develops creatively, and also develops such necessary qualities as perseverance and attention. In the first stages of teaching a child to work with paper, he should be asked to perform basic models of figures. Gradually, with a certain amount of experience working with this material, the child will improve them, finding his own ways of decorating and creating new forms.
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