Modular 3D Origami Swan

In this project you'll see how to make a 3D Origami Small Swan with approximately 205 origami pieces.
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How Many Origami Pieces You Need

This model is made from :
- around 69 green pieces ( this pieces are made from rectangles of paper with dimensions of 6 cm x 9 cm )
- around 114 white pieces ( this pieces are made from rectangles of paper with dimensions of 6 cm x 9 cm )
- around 22 orange pieces ( this pieces are made from rectangles of paper with dimensions of 6 cm x 9 cm )
How to Make an Origami Piece
To see how to make an origami piece you can go to this Instructable :
How to make 3D Origami Pieces
or you can watch this video:
How to Make the Base




1) Take 3 white pieces and connect them like in the first photo.Make six groups of white pieces.
2) Take 4 green pieces and connect them like in the third photo.Make six groups of green pieces.
Connect the Groups Together




Connect the groups together!
Complete the Third Row With White Pieces


Complete the third row with white pieces.
4th Row


On the 4th row you will need to put this pieces in order:
Begin with one green piece like you see in the first photo.
Continue with 2 white+1 green+2 white...Till you finish the row
5th Row


On the 5th row you will need to put this pieces in order:
Begin with two green pieces like you see in the first photo.
Continue with 1 white+2 green+1 white...Till you finish the row.
6th Row


On the 6th row you will need to put this pieces in order:
Begin with one green piece like you see in the first photo.
Continue with 2 white+1 green+2 white...Till you finish the row
How to Make the Front of the Swan





Focus on the photos to see how to put the pieces!
1st row: 2 white pieces+1 green piece+2 white pieces
2nd row: 1 white piece+2 green pieces+1 white piece
3rd row: 1 white piece+1 green piece+1 white piece
4th row: 2 white pieces
5th row: 1 white piece
How to Make the Back of the Swan





Focus on the photos to see how to put the pieces!
You will need to reverse the direction of the pieces as you see in the photos.
1st row: 2 white pieces+1 green piece+2 white pieces
2nd row: 1 white piece+2 green pieces+1 white piece
3rd row: 1 white piece+1 green piece+1 white piece
4th row: 2 white pieces
5th row: 1 white piece
Cover the Last Row With 13 Green Pieces



Cover the last row with 13 green pieces
Cover the Last Row With 15 White Pieces



Cover the last row with 15 white pieces.
Covere the Last Row With 21 Orange Pieces



Covere the last row with 21 orange pieces
Make the Neck


Make the neck with 15 white pieces and one orange.
Connect the Neck With the Body



Connect the neck with the body
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