1. Origami Crane The classic figure of the crane is a Japanese symbol of long life

2. Position the paper with the white side facing up

11. Fold the triangle as indicated

21. Raise top sheet, bring C up to form a square C A

22. A C

23. A C

24. A C

25. A C C

26. A C C

27. A C

28. Turn the model over and repeat on the other side to form a square. A C

29. A C

30. A C

31. Fold the front layer of the side flaps towards the centre A C

32. A C

33. A C

34. A C

35. Fold the front layer of the side flaps towards the centre. Repeat this on the other side. A C

36. Fold the front layer of the side flaps towards the centre. Repeat this on the other side. A C

37. Unfold the model to leave clear creases A C

38. Lift the front layer of the bottom flap A C

39. C A

40. Lift the front layer of the bottom flap push in at the sides C A

41. C A

42. A C

43. Lift the front layer of the bottom flap push in at the sides and flatten the edges so that they meet in the centre. A C

44. A C

45. Turn the model over and repeat the diamond. A C

46. A C

47. Fold the front layer to the centre. A

48. A

49. Fold the front layer to the centre. Repeat behind. A

50. A

51. Reverse fold for tail and neck sections: A

52. Reverse fold the head downwards

53. Gently pull apart the wings so that the body of the crane opens up

55. The crane is a traditional symbol of long life and good luck. According to Japanese folklore, the crane lives for 1000 years. It is also said that “ the boy who makes a thousand cranes will rule the world”.