Anyone who is familiar with the art of origami would probably like to make a swan figurine. After all, this majestic bird is not just the most beautiful creature nature, but also represents the personification of fidelity and devotion to loved ones. A paper swan will be a real gift for connoisseurs of this art and simply for people who love such souvenirs. Our master class will help you understand the intricacies of the art of working with paper when making a swan, and even a beginner will be able to boast of a completed bird figurine.

Working with modules

The essence of modular origami is, in principle, the use of parts from which a figurine is ultimately assembled. So, triangle modules are made from a sheet of A4 paper. The first step is to complete the blanks; for this, the sheet is divided into 8 parts.

In order to assemble the module itself, you need to perform several simple steps shown in the photo:

Once the required number of modules is ready, you can start working.

Making a double origami swan from modules

To assemble this model, you will need 1502 white modules, or you can use 1322 white and 180 pink modules (you don’t have to use this color, you can choose the one you like). The size of the modules will be 1/32.

The modules must be connected like this:

First you need to connect 30 modules. They are arranged in a circle.

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The neck is assembled like this:

Next is the tail:

The wings begin to be made like this:

Both wings should be raised at the same time. After 10 rows have been erected, the following structure will be obtained:

In the 10th row it is worth reducing the number of modules to 1.

At this stage the swan looks like this:

Let's make a stand. We place the modules on glue, we try to make them evenly, so that our swan will stand firmly on its feet.

After the first row has dried, you can start gluing the second:

The inner wings are made with the expectation that 1 row requires 20 modules.

The next three rows are built like this:

Raised by 3 rows, we begin to reduce the wings to one module.

This is what the finished inner wings look like:

Now the insertion is done.

Paper swan made from modules

There are many interesting things you can do with modules, but if you are just starting to learn this technique, then you should start with or swan simple design.

Modular origami this is a special manufacturing technique various volumetric figures from paper triangular modules. It was invented in China.

To make, for example, a swan, a snake or a Christmas tree using this technique, you need to prepare many paper triangular modules and then connect them to get the desired design.

Triangular-shaped origami modules and how they are made from rectangular pieces of paper. These rectangles can be different sizes, for example 53x74mm or 37x53mm. To obtain right size, an A4 sheet is required.

How to make an origami module

Prepare A4 paper (standard paper from a sketchbook, or paper for printing or copying).

1. Fold the paper in half, back again and again - if you unfold the paper, you will have 16 divisions.

* You can fold the paper one more time, then there will be 32 divisions, and they will be smaller.

2. Cut the paper into 16 or 32 rectangles.

* You can use either scissors or a stationery knife for this; the latter will be faster.

3. Fold one of the resulting rectangles in half in width.

4. Now fold it in half lengthwise and return to its original position (go back to step 3). In the middle you now have a line with which you can fold the module evenly.

5. First fold one side of the rectangle towards the middle, then the other (similar to folding an airplane).

6. Now bend the edges of the pieces that protrude.

7. You need to bend the protruding sections upward.

8. Bend your structure in half (connect the 2 sides of the module).

You need to make as many such modules as needed to assemble the desired structure.

How to make a triangular module (diagram)

How to make a paper module (video)

Modular origami. How to make a module.

The main thing you need to have for modular origami is paper and a lot of patience. Due to the fact that the figures in modular origami are not very small, you need to prepare many modules for them, from several hundred to several thousand.

Each module has 2 pockets. With their help you can connect modules.

Typically, when folding modules, no glue is used, since the friction force prevents them from falling apart. But it happens that in some places the paper structure is not stable, then it is strengthened by gluing several modules PVA glue.

Can be used both pure white and colored paper. Office paper will do, but you can also use pages from magazines and even candy wrappers. Regular colored paper Quite thin and breaks at the folds. It can be used to create small modules (if you divide A4 paper into 32 parts).

To connect modules, simply insert them into each other. This can be done in several ways.

For example, like this:

The classic origami technique is the folding of various paper crafts without using scissors or glue. Except classical technique, other types of work with paper have become widespread. One of the most popular is folding three-dimensional figures using numerous paper modules. Modular origami swan is a prime example of what beautiful figures are created using triangular parts.

Bright volumetric models attract everyone's attention. It seems that creating such works requires special knowledge and skills. However, even a novice amateur can assemble such a craft. It is worth carefully studying master classes on this technique and following the recommendations of experienced masters. Crafts made using this technique require, first of all, attentiveness, perseverance and painstakingness.

Each master has his own designer. This construction set includes disassembled elements of old or unsuccessful figures. Triangular parts for new work are also assembled in advance. To create modules, color or White paper A4 format.

The sheet is divided into 2, 4, 8, 16 or 32 equal parts. Most often, paper is cut into 16 or 32 pieces. For children, to make it more convenient and easier for them to assemble the craft, the paper sheet can be cut into 4 or 8 parts.

To make 16 identical rectangles, the paper sheet is divided into 4 equal parts in width and length. For 32 rectangles, the sheet is divided in width into 4 and length into 8 parts.

Triangles are assembled from such rectangles to create three-dimensional paper figures.

To create a module, you need:

1. Fold the rectangular sheet in half. Fold the resulting rectangle in half again and straighten it. This outlines the two main folds of the workpiece.
2. The edges of the rectangle are bent towards the midline. The figure turns over.
3. The bottom edge rises. The corners on the left and right bend along the line of the large triangle.
4. Unbend the lower part.
5. Along the marked lines, small triangles are folded from below. The edges are raised.
6. The resulting triangle is bent in half. The result is a module with two pockets and two corners.

Triangles can be attached to each other in three ways:

• Connected by long sides.
• The connection goes through the short sides.
• One module on the short side, two on the long side.

Which exact assembly method is used is usually indicated in the instructions for the circuit.

For newbies

Beginners will definitely need detailed step-by-step instructions for assembling a paper swan using the modular origami technique. Such instructions and step-by-step explanations can be seen in video master classes by recognized origami experts.

There are many groups that share a love for this type of creativity, and where you can get advice on how to make an origami swan from modules with your own hands.

For beginners, specialized stores offer a huge number of kits for working in the modular origami technique - swan figurines and step-by-step assembly diagrams.

Before you start assembling such an elegant figure as the modular origami of a beautiful double swan, you should practice on lighter models. Simple models can be assembled by a preschooler with the help of teachers in kindergartens or with the help of his mother.

The most tedious thing for a child is creating triangular modules. Fine motor skills is not yet properly developed and the baby has difficulty assembling small parts. That is why for children's crafts it is better to assemble modules of large and medium sizes. Children preschool age They quickly get tired of monotonous boring work, so the mother’s task is to help make blanks for crafts.

It is better to set aside a special time and day when all family members will work together to assemble an openwork air composition. The elements necessary to create a three-dimensional figure must be prepared in advance. The child will be interested in engaging in the creative process with his parents. Adults will be able to tell you how to assemble modular figures correctly.

An easy craft that does not require much time or pre-assembled materials to assemble is a figurine of a small swan. To create a modular origami “little swan” you need to make 70 triangular modules, 69 pink or blue elements and 1 red for the beak.

Let's consider step by step assembly little swan.

Assembling the body. The basis is 3 rows of assembled elements. There are 12 triangular blanks in each row. The resulting strip is connected into a circle. It is necessary to give the resulting part the shape of a bowl.

First wing – 4 modules are put on. The following rows are in decreasing order: 3 triangles, then 2. The tip of the wing is two elements, placed one on top of the other.

Breast - immediately after the wing, 2 modules are put on. 1 piece is attached on top with the short side. The breast is ready.

Second wing. Immediately after the breast, the process of assembling the second wing begins. Both wings are assembled according to the same scheme: 4 parts, 3 elements on top, then 2 triangles. The tip of the wing is two rows of one triangle.

Tail. First row - 2 parts. 1 more piece is attached to the top.

Neck, beak. For the neck we connect 5 elements vertically, the 6th row is completed by a red triangle - the beak. Carefully give the neck a slight bend.

Connect the neck to the last breast module, which was assembled with the short side.

Assembling such a small figurine will not take more than 10 minutes. You can create a whole family of beautiful birds. To make it more convenient for a child to hold the modules in his hand, the parts can be made big size. A child can make such a craft as a gift to his grandmother or mother. The size of the small swan can be changed by adding additional pieces.

Simple model

Once you have mastered the process of assembling a small craft, you can begin to work on a more voluminous and complex figure.

To create one model you will need 458 multi-colored modules and 1 red triangle for the beak. Fans of classic models choose black or white colors for crafts.

Let's consider step by step creation modular origami swan from prepared elements. The presented model is of an average level of complexity and requires precision and care.

• A strip is assembled from 30 blanks and connected into a circle.
• We make 4 more circles in the same way.
• The resulting part must be carefully turned out. Make sure that the modules do not fall out and the workpiece does not crumble. The result is a figure shaped like a bowl. 2 more rows are attached to the top of the bowl.
• On the 8th row, the process of forming the wings begins. For the wings we attach 12 blanks, skipping 2 parts. The neck of the craft will be attached at the place of the pass. After the missing triangles, we reattach 12 parts. The remaining free area is the place to form the tail.
• The wings are made as follows. Starting from the 9th row, in each subsequent row the number of paper modules is reduced by 1. The wing is considered complete when 1 triangle remains.
• In the same way, reducing each row by 1 piece, the tail is made.
• The neck is made separately from 19 elements and 1 red triangle for the beak. The corners of one part are inserted into the pockets of another. Complete with a red triangle. The resulting part must be given a slight bend, similar to the position of the swan's neck.
• Attach the neck of the craft to the space left between the wings. The result was a paper swan using the modular origami technique.

The main element of this craft is a bowl-shaped body. This technique is used to create other figurines: vases, dragons, animal models and fairy-tale characters. Using the swan pattern as a basis, you can create a three-dimensional heart.

Having studied the assembly diagram of a modular origami swan, a beginner is already able to come up with and implement his creative idea.

Many experienced craftsmen are improving this type of craft and creatively rethinking the approach to classic model assembly. Thus, in the modular origami swan (the master class presents extraordinary models on the Internet), for example, the figurine is made in blue tones with unusual shape wing.

Such unusual craft can also be made in the colors of the country’s flag.

Origami double swan

This type of craft is more complex. However, the double swan looks brighter and the figure is more voluminous. This is due to the fact that the model is assembled according to the matryoshka principle. Several smaller ones are hidden in one figurine.

Before you start creating such a masterpiece, prepare 1502 elements. To emphasize the unusual shape, add colored triangles. Then you will need:

• Colored blanks – 180 pcs.
• White – 1322 pcs.

Part one

Its assembly will take 770 modules.

• For the base, we assemble and connect 2 rows of 30 parts into a circle.
• Add 2 more rows. Carefully turn out the resulting part. The result is a figure similar to a bowl. We make 10 more lines on top. While working on the figure, constantly correct it. Give a slim look.
• We collect 15 rows in this way.
• On the 16th line we outline the places where the neck, wings, and tail will be formed. You will need:
• Neck – 6 elements.
• Wings - 10 pieces per wing.
• Tail – 4 elements.

We make the neck according to the following scheme:

• 6 modules: 1 pink, 4 white, 1 pink triangle.
• Each subsequent line is reduced by 1 piece until 2 triangles remain. The neck is ready.

We collect the tail opposite the neck. The tail starts with 4 pink elements and removes one from each line until 1 piece remains.

After completing the assembly of the tail, we move on to the wings. The formation of the left and right wings is the same.

• First row: 1 pink triangle, 8 white ones and 1 pink piece closes the wing.
• Second row: the last module from the tail side is put on the inside of the corner.
• The wings rise in 10 rows, each line has 10 elements. To control the height of the wings, they must be assembled at the same time.
• Starting from the 11th row, the wing elements are reduced by 1 piece. in each subsequent row. The decrease occurs among the white parts. The pink border remains in place.
• The wing is complete when there is 1 pink triangle left.

So, the main part of the double swan has been assembled. To prevent the created structure from falling and crumbling, make a stand of two rows. Strengthen the stand blanks with glue to make the craft stable.

Part two - inner wings

The base of the second part is made similarly to the first figure. Only 20 elements are collected in a circle. After 2 assembled rows, turn the craft blank inside out and add 5 more lines. Be sure to draw out the figure.

Each wing consists of 10 parts: 8 white in the center, 1 at the edges pink module. Each wing rises by 3 stripes.

Starting from row 4, white elements are reduced by 1 pc. with each row until the pink triangle closes the line of the wing.

Part three

The beginning of the third part is similar to the two previous parts of the swan figure. There are 12 triangles at the base alone. The figure rises 6 rows and turns inside out. In the last line, 2 pink pieces are put on.

From the 7th row we reduce each row by 1 white triangle. The last part is ready.

The three assembled parts must be carefully and carefully inserted into one another.

Parts may fit tightly and cling. Slowly, slowly, move the base of the wider figure apart. After all the details of the future craft have been collected, start working on the neck.

Neck

For the neck, space was left for 6 modules, but it is better to assemble it from 4 or 3 parts in width. The length of the neck depends on the wishes of the master. To prevent the parts from falling apart when bending a long workpiece, it is recommended to place them on glue. A red beak ends the neck. You can optionally glue on drawn eyes or make them from buttons.

The craft itself can be decorated with a chain, bow or a string of jewelry. This figurine is beautiful decoration interior, and original gift, made with your own hands.

"The Swan Princess"

One of the most beautiful three-dimensional figures is the modular origami Swan Princess. It is in the creation of fairy-tale characters that masters and lovers of this type of creativity give free rein to their unbridled imagination.

The source of inspiration is the princess from the fairy tale of the same name. There are as many masters as there are models depicting the fairy-tale heroine. Some people create a princess figurine, however, most people like to create a fairy swan.

There are quite a lot of step-by-step ways to create this craft. For the base, you can take a classic model, add elegance to the craft by making a longer and curved neck, and decorate the head of the figurine with a crown.

Prepare the following modules:

• Green – 166 pcs.
• White – 615 pcs.
• Blue – 680 pcs.
• Yellow – 335 pcs.

Start working on this model by creating the tail. The base contains 30 parts. The colors of the triangles can be combined as desired or made according to the scheme.

After the blue petals are collected, the reduction of details begins from the top point of such a petal. 1 element is removed from each side of the leaf.

For a fluffy tail, you need to collect 1 large feather and 8 small feathers.

Small feathers are made in two colors, 4 pieces each:

• Vertically connect 5 elements, alternating 2 colors.
• Place 2 green triangles on 2 corners.
• In the center there are 2 yellow modules, and at the edges there is 1 green one.
• Next line: green, yellow, green, yellow, green.
• Green, 2 yellow, green. The outer parts are put on the inside of the lower module.
• The following lines are made in reduction in a similar way.
• The same feathers are made in a different color.

A large feather is assembled from two small ones, located vertically above each other.

The feathers are neatly attached to the tail. To prevent them from falling, it is recommended to put them on glue.

Assembly of the body

The base consists of 36 elements. 11 lines are collected in a circle of blue color. From the 12th line, the breast of the craft begins to form. The coloring is collected from 2 stripes. The center of the wings stands out yellow, green breasts, framed by white triangles.

On line 12-1, a breast is formed in the center: each row, 1 piece is removed.

Neck

Alternate elements in lines of 2 and 3 pieces. Height – 25 stripes.

For the wings, 7 parts are used on different sides, opposite each other. For each line, 1 element is also removed.

The tail is gathered in front of the breast. To create a ponytail, 11 elements are used, the number of which decreases with each strip.

The stand is made of two circles with 39 modules each.

It is better to attach the finished craft to a stand with glue so that you can move and rotate it without fear of it falling apart. The figures can be of different sizes - from a few centimeters high to one and a half meters or more. Large and tall crafts necessarily require additional strengthening of the composition.

You can learn how to make a small swan from modules using the origami technique from our article. It takes a little time and materials to make it. Almost anyone who has the tools at hand can handle the job. necessary materials and a simple tool such as scissors or a utility knife. A small swan figurine will be an excellent decoration on your desktop or as an addition to a gift for a loved one.

Origami is a very ancient art form that came into the world with light hand Japanese. Various paper figures amazed us with their simplicity and, at the same time, beauty and grace. Products made using the modular origami technique have a particularly unique look. Everyone without exception likes their expressiveness and realism. For the most part, these are quite large, voluminous products, the production of which takes a lot of time. But there are also small modular figures, not inferior in anything to their large relatives. In our article we will talk about such small origami. Today you will learn how to make a small swan from modules.

To get started, we need to take paper of three colors - white, red and orange. And, of course, scissors. To begin with, we will prepare modules - individual elements, which are the material for constructing the product. To work, you need twenty-two orange modules. This color is not critical, so you can replace it with any other. Also, you need to prepare one hundred and thirty modules white and one is red.

Making modules is easy. We take an A4 sheet, fold it in half. The resulting version is folded in half again and again. Then we unfold the sheet. Cutting it along the folds, we get sixteen modules. To make them smaller in size ( perfect option for our product), we will fold the sheet in half one more time, which will give us the opportunity to get thirty-two modules.

After these steps, using scissors or stationery knife we will cut it into separate parts (sixteen or thirty-two). Then we proceed according to the proposed scheme below.

As a result, we should have the following elements - modules.

Each individual row of the little swan will consist of fifteen modules, which we will place as shown in the photo.

We connect them together as follows.

In the process we will see this picture.

We finish working with the second row of the product and move on to the third.

We will perform the third row according to the principle already known to us.

At the end of work on the third row, we will get such a nice pointed figure.

We continue to attach modules in subsequent rows (fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh).

In the next row we begin to form the wings of our little swan. To do this, we will connect the modules in the following order: one orange module, four white modules and again one orange module.

In the next row we attach in order: one orange module, three white modules and one orange.

• one orange module, four white modules, one orange module;
• one module orange, three white, one orange;
• one orange, two white modules, one orange module;
• one orange module, one white module, one orange module;
• two orange modules;
• one orange module.

We will make the second wing of the swan in the same way.

We get the following result.

Now we need to make the neck. To do this, we will put fifteen white modules on top of each other and one red one, which will serve as a beak.

We attach the neck to the body.

A small swan made using modular origami technique is ready. If desired, we can make a whole family of cute little swans.

One of the striking examples of the technique is a swan made of triangular modules. As a result of simple but rather painstaking work, you can get a beautiful bird. Depending on what color paper you have at your disposal, you can make a white or colored rainbow swan from modules.

Looking at the photographs of the finished figures, it is even theoretically difficult to imagine how to make a swan from modules - it seems to be very difficult and intricate. In fact, there is nothing complicated in making figurines; you just need to study in detail the master class on making a swan from modules with an assembly diagram and consistently follow the steps described there.

We bring to your attention a detailed guide, consisting of two stages - manufacturing constituent parts and assembly of the finished product.

How to make a swan from modules?

First you need to make modules. To do this, you will only need sheets of regular xerox paper, white or colored, depending on what you want to get as a result.

Progress:

1. Fold a sheet of A4 paper in half widthwise.

   

2. Fold it in half again.

   

3. And fold it in half again.

   

4. Unfold and turn over so that the fold lines are vertical.

   

5. Fold the sheet in half again, but in a different direction.

   

6. And fold it in half again.

   

7. Unfold and cut or tear the sheet along the fold lines so that you get 32 ​​rectangles.

   

8. We take one of the rectangles and start making the module.

   

9. Bend in half.

   

10. Now we bend across the first fold line.

    

11. Unfold and fold the bottom corners inward towards each other.

    

12. Fold the top corners as shown in the photo.

    

13. And now top part fold downwards to end up with a triangle.

    

14. Fold the resulting triangle in half.

    

15. We repeat similar steps with other paper rectangles.

    

16. We got a triangular module with a pocket so that we could insert another one into it.

How many modules are needed for a swan?

The number of blanks directly depends on the assembly scheme and the size of the future bird. For example, in the assembly diagram below, 458 white triangles and one red triangle are used. By reducing their number and simplifying assembly, you can get a small swan from modules.

Assembling a swan from triangular modules

1. We arrange the three modules in the order shown in the picture.

   

2. We insert the corners of the two upper modules into the pocket of the lower one.

   

3. Similarly, we attach two more triangles to the structure.

   

4. We insert 3 pairs of triangles into the outer modules.

   

5. Then we proceed in the same way.
6. Using 30 modules, we get this design.

   

7. Add 3 more rows, you should get 5 rows of modules in total.

   

8. Pressing the structure in the middle, we turn it inside out.

   

9. We bend the edges up so that the bowl looks like in the picture.

   

10. Bottom view of the structure.

    

11. Using the same principle as before, we put on the 6th and 7th row of modules.

    

12. Starting from row 8, we begin to construct the swan’s wings. To do this, we put on 8 side by side 12 modules, skip 2 and attach 12 more. In the place where 2 triangles are missing there will be a neck, on the remaining section of the 7th row there will be a swan’s tail.

    

13. In the 9th row, we reduce each swan wing by 1 triangle.
14. We continue further, decreasing the wings by 1 with each row until one module remains.

    

15. We make a tail, similarly reducing the row by 1 module.

    

16. For the neck and head we take 19 white and 1 red module in which we glue the corners together to form a beak.
17. We begin to assemble the neck, putting the corners of one module into the pockets of another.

    

18. We bend the structure with a crochet hook.

    

19. The final step is to insert the neck into the gap between the swan’s wings.
20. The swan made from paper modules is ready.

You can also make other crafts from the modules, for example, a hare or a vase.

Modular origami is a technique for folding paper figures that uses not one, but several paper sheets at once. At the same time, each separate sheet turns into a module, and from them a figure is formed. Now this 3D origami is common not only in China, but also in many Western countries.

Now let's talk about how to make a separate module. Prepare a small rectangular piece of paper for this. Place it back side up.

Fold the rectangle in half lengthwise.

Fold in half crosswise.

Leave a small gap and turn it over, bending the corners to the middle.

We bend the corners again and fold the triangle. The resulting module has pockets for inserting other modules into:

Modular origami - Swan assembly diagram

We will tell you and show you how to make a swan using the modular origami technique. You should end up with something like this:

The swan is the simplest but most effective figure of modular origami. In order to make such a beautiful swan, make 458 white and 1 red modules.

We start assembling from the first two rows. To do this, we will arrange the three modules as follows:

The corners of two modules need to be inserted into the pockets of the third.

We connect the next two modules to the previous ones.

In the same way we attach two more triangles. At this moment, it seems that the structure is so fragile that it crumbles right in the hands of the master. Don't be upset. To fix this, we will construct three rows at once.

For this purpose, we take one module and install it like this:

We repeat this again with another module.

This way we form three rows, each of which consists of thirty modules. We form a circle.

Now we take the resulting skirt in our hands and press its base with our fingers. Carefully turn the product inside out.

We get the cup.

Now you need to carefully bend the edges up, giving the workpiece the following shape.

This is on the side:

This is below:

We form the sixth row, arranging the modules in a checkerboard pattern.

The seventh row begins to form the wings. To do this, we put on 12 triangles, skip 2 corners (corners from neighboring modules) and put on another 12 triangles. The neck will be modeled in place of the two missing corners, and the tail will be modeled in a wider area.

In the next row we must reduce each wing by exactly one module. Side view:

In this way, we reduce each subsequent row by one triangle until the wing is completely formed and there is only one module left at the top.

Origami is considered one of the most ancient eastern trends that have gained new life. Constant improvement allows us to significantly expand the expressive capabilities of art to create a masterpiece from a simple sheet of paper.

One of the common images for embodiment is a swan. This bird has become a symbol of purity, fidelity and perfection. And it’s worth considering how to properly make an origami swan.

Swan diagram in classic style

To do simple origami swan for beginners in the traditional style, you will need a square sheet of paper. Then you need to perform a series of simple steps:

• first the sheet needs to be folded diagonally;
• after that it must be deployed;
• the result of these actions will be a straight line;
• now you need to fold the bottom edges parallel to the diagonal;
• at the next stage you need to turn the workpiece over and repeat the previous operation;
• the body and tail of the swan are ready;
• now you need to make a transverse fold to get the bird’s neck;
• bending the smaller corner again, we get the head of a swan;
• All that remains is to bend the work in half again and adjust the head a little.

To make the figure stable, you will need to slightly straighten some of the folds. And the beautiful origami swan is ready.

Manufacturing of modules

The diagrams and instructions on how to make origami from modules look a little more complicated. However, this method allows you to create more complex shapes that combine several colors. Therefore, it makes sense to master this technique.

First of all, you need to learn how to make blanks for modules. A4 office paper will be sufficient as material. The size of the blanks will depend on the size of the craft. For a figure of small modules, an A4 sheet will need to be divided into 32 rectangles measuring 3.7x5.3 cm.

To obtain larger elements, you will need to divide the sheet into 16 rectangles of 5.3x7.4 cm format. Each of them needs to be shaped using the following steps:

• first you need to bend the workpiece in half horizontally;
• the next fold must be made vertically;
• now you need to unbend the rectangle to the previous position;
• and the edges need to be folded towards the vertical fold;
• turning the workpiece over, you need to bend the protruding corners to obtain a small gap;
• the edges need to be lifted and folded vertically.

Having understood the module manufacturing scheme, you can master the master class on origami swan. To obtain a standard figure you will need 459 modules.

For a monochromatic craft, they can all be made from white paper, diluting the composition with one red element. For a colorful bird you will need modules of all colors of the rainbow.

Making a three-dimensional swan

The complexity of this work lies in connecting the elements without using any fixing compound. You can make a modular origami swan in several stages. First, the first 3 blanks are taken. They need to be folded so that one side of two modules ends up in the pocket of the third. Two more elements are added to the resulting structure using the same method.

The operation is repeated until the circle is closed. While working, you should hold the already folded elements so that the craft does not fall apart.

The next row of modules is put on top of the previous one in a checkerboard pattern. As a result, the resulting circle will become wider and wider. And thus you will need to make 2 more circles.

Turn the resulting structure inside out reverse side will be the most difficult but necessary part of the work. After this, new modules will be connected from above. After completing one more circle, the swan's body will be ready.

Now you have to perform rows with intervals. The filled parts will gradually take on the shape of wings, and the resulting voids will contain the head and tail.

The rows representing the wings are made with decreasing elements on both sides at each level until their number is reduced to two. The tail is done in a similar way.

To make the neck, you need to put the corners of each module into the pocket of the previous one. You need to start with the red element, which will represent the bird's beak.

As you work, you should immediately form the desired curve of the neck. To secure the resulting structure to the body, you will need 2 needles.

Looking at the photo of the origami swan, you can understand that to complete the work, all that remains is to make a stand. It consists of two circles, the principle of which is similar to the neck of a swan. First, the resulting parts need to be glued together, and then the finished figure must be attached to them.

Let's summarize: the capabilities of the origami technique allow you to create figures of any degree of complexity. This requires desire, time and perseverance. The result will be original craft, capable of decorating a home. Or become a gift to a close friend.

Photo of origami swans