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I made the flapping bird, but it doesn't flap like how yours did, what should do?

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Try playing with the wings, curling them different directions and moving it away from the tail. Fiddle with it until they flap.

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Will it fly when you throw it?

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No. It is mainly used for decoration.

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Is the curling of wings optional? How does it affect the flapping?

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Curling the wings simply makes it look more realistic. It will not affect the flapping.

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Can someone explain step 9 better?

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The biggest mistake is you must put the open end away from you when you fold, in step 8. Then, pull the bottom and use the crease from step 8 to pull it up. Then you must create your own crease by folding down the kite thingy. I'm sorry. It's complicated. Play around. You got this. Do some research on cranes.

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How do I flatten the diamond?

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Hold the bottom down and press the middle down a bit as you are "flattening" the diamond.

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What can I do if I find some of these steps to hard to do?

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Look at the video over and over again. If that doesn't help, seek a friend. If that doesn't help, do some research and find other sights that explain how to fold a crane.

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Is it made out of paper?

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Yes, it is made out of paper. Anything that is origami is made out of paper.

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Are there different ways to make the type of origami?

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Yes. There are many origami websites and you can find more on wikiHow. Some websites are very hard and not clearly explained, so be careful.

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What do I do if only one of the bird's wings isn't flapping?

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Play with the curl of the wing that is not working. If that doesn't work, try watching the clip. If that still doesn't work, make a new flapping bird.

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How do I make an origami flapping bird out of aluminum foil?

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If it can be done, you would do it the same way. It might not be possible, though. Foil tears very easily, so it's more difficult to fold.

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What did I do wrong if my bird doesn't flap?

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You probably just messed up one of the steps. You can always tell everyone that it is a non-flapping crane!

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I'm having some trouble with Step 5. Can you explain that one in a little more detail?

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In Step 5, all you have to do is push in the corners of the X so that it is 3D, then just flatten it.

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What type of bird is it supposed to be?

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It's supposed to be a crane but can just about pass off as any bird.

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What type paper is used when making an origami flapping bird?

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Origami paper (square paper, colourful, patterned or plan) or you can cut a printer paper into a square by folding down one corner and cutting the rest off.

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One of its wings is flapping but very slightly, what do I do?

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Sometimes it can be hard to get right and if this is your first try, then try again. To master origami, you need lots of practice, so just keep trying!

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Will it stand steady?

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Yes. However, you may want to bend the feet to give it a wider stance. This will help it to be more steady.

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Is the origami flapping bird the same as a crane?

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No, the flapping bird is not the same as a crane. The origami crane has a few extra folds, requires more precision, does not flap, and is considered more advanced.

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Why does the origami flapping bird have a big hump on its back?

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The hump is a result of the folding process in the design, which is a common characteristic of traditional origami birds.

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How can I get square paper from rectangular paper without creases?

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You can use a ruler to measure and cut the paper. If the shorter side of the rectangle is 8.5 inches, cut the longer side to the same length. If you don't have a ruler, use another piece of paper of the same size, place it on top in the opposite direction to match two corners, draw a line to form a square, and cut off the excess.

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How can I make an origami flapping bird if I don't have origami paper?

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You can use any type of paper, such as printer paper or notebook paper.

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Can I use sticky notes to make the origami flapping bird?

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Yes, you can use sticky notes, but it may be more challenging to fold the small parts. You'll end up with a cute, miniature version of the bird.

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Will my origami bird work if I use A4 paper, or will it not react the same as yours?

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It will be difficult to make the bird from A4 paper, and it most likely will not work. However, you can cut a strip off to turn the paper into a square.

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