These instructions will show you how to make an easy origami pelican. If you’ve never folded anything before we recommend you check out our Beginner’s Guide first which will teach you all the paper folding basics.
Step 1) Fold the paper in half and then unfold it.
Step 2) Fold the paper in half the other way.
Step 3) Fold the top of the paper down along the dotted line.
Step 4) Fold the paper along the dotted line and then unfold it.
Step 5) Open up the top part of the paper and Squash Fold it flat using the existing creases.
Step 6) Fold the paper behind along the dotted line.
Step 7) Fold the paper underneath along the dotted line.
Step 8) Fold the paper up and behind along the dotted line.
Step 9) Fold the paper down along the dotted line.
Step 10) Fold the paper underneath along the dotted line.
The complete pelican
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