How to Make an Origami Crane

There are plenty of ways to learn to make an origami crane.  If you have a friend who does origami, ask them to help you learn. 

Youtube has plenty of tutorials.  Here are links to a couple:

Here is a link to directions:

https://www.origamiway.com/origami-crane.shtml

Don't worry if your method doesn't line up perfectly.  There are several different ways to get the same result.

Don't be discouraged if they are hard to fold at first.  After you have folded a bunch of cranes it becomes very easy!

If you can resist the final step of pulling the wings open, cranes are very easy to mail. Fully open cranes are welcome as well.