The classic origami technique is the folding of various paper crafts without using scissors or glue. In addition to the 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 three-dimensional 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, paper sheet can be cut into 4 or 8 pieces.

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 beginners

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 begin assembling such an elegant figurine as modular origami beautiful double swan, you should practice on lighter models. Simple models A preschooler can also assemble it with the help of teachers in child care institutions or with the help of his mother.

The most tiring 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 studying with his parents creative process. 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 look at the step-by-step assembly of a small 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 large 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 pink at the edges. Each wing rises by 3 stripes.

Starting from the 4th row, the 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.

Quite a lot presented step by step methods creating this craft. For the base you can take classic model, add grace to the craft by making a longer and curved neck, 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 bushy 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 blue. 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 may be different sizes- from a few centimeters in height to one and a half meters or more. Large and tall crafts necessarily require additional strengthening of the composition.

The swan is a symbol of purity, fidelity, perfection and wisdom. These noble birds are photographed, painted, and sculpted. Swans made using the origami technique look interesting. But many are afraid to work with paper because they consider it a fragile material. However, this is a big misconception.

Today you will learn how to make a swan out of paper.

Simple origami



To make such a swan you will need a square sheet of paper and a little time.

What to do:


Modular origami

It's very colorful and beautiful craft. All parts are attached by hand, without the use of glue or paper clips. But there is one minus. This is very painstaking and time-consuming work. First you need to make the modules themselves. Their number may vary. Depending on the size of the swan. You can also make each layer a different color. In general, this is a matter of fantasy. Good office paper is suitable for this craft.

Depending on the size of the craft, you can make blanks:

Now we put these rectangles into modules.




What to do:

If you do everything correctly, you will end up with a module like this.

Folding a three-dimensional swan

What you need:

  1. For a pure white swan there are 459 modules: 1 red and 458 white.
  2. For a multi-colored swan, there are 459 modules, but in different colors: 1 red, 136 pink, 90 orange, 60 yellow, 78 green, 39 light blue, 36 blue and 19 purple.

What to do:

  1. Arrange 3 pink particles as shown below.

  2. We insert one side from each module into the pockets of the third.

  3. Take two more modules and attach them in the same way to the previous structure.

  4. We repeat similar steps until a circle is formed.

    Important! Hold the structure. Since before the formation of a circle it can crumble.

  5. We put on the next row in a checkerboard pattern. It will be orange.

  6. Two more rows are typed in the same way.

  7. The next move is very difficult. You need to turn the structure up. If everything is done correctly, then you will get this shape.


  8. We repeat all the same steps. Only now the modules are put on not from the side, but from above. The next row is yellow.

  9. The next row will be with gaps. They are needed to create the neck and wings. Remove two modules (neck) and on either side of them make two rows that will consist of 12 yellow particles.

    Important! Previously, each row consisted of 30 modules. After creating a gap, there will be 24 particles in the row.

  10. Now each next row needs to be reduced by one particle. If done correctly, row 8 will consist of 22 modules. 9 – out of 20, 10 – out of 18. And you get this design.

  11. Row 11 is blue and consists of 16 particles. 12 out of 14.

  12. Row 13 – of 12 blue particles. 14 – out of 10. 15 – out of 8 pcs.

  13. 16 row purple of 6 pieces. 17 – from 4. 18 row of 2 particles. After this the wings are finished.

  14. Now let's make the tail. It consists of 12 green particles and 3 blue ones. It is made similarly to the wings. Each subsequent row minus 1 piece.

  15. Now the neck is created. The particles are connected in a different way. Each subsequent module is attached with two corners to the pockets of the previous one.

The swan is a beautiful and noble bird, with which many legends and tales are associated. A symbol of immaculate beauty, purity and inspiration. The house was often decorated with the image of this bird, in the hope of attracting love, wealth and family happiness. Using the origami technique, you can create a swan figure with your own hands at home. Thanks to its unique appearance, an origami paper swan will harmoniously fit into the interior of your apartment or serve as an unforgettable gift.

There are many ways to make an origami paper swan. They all differ in complexity, amount of material used or appearance finished product. Tables at weddings and birthdays are served with simple figurines of birds made from napkins. Many simple options can be made with children in classes at kindergarten or during labor lessons in the classroom. Children enjoy making products in the form of cranes and peacocks. Crafts made using modules will be labor-intensive, but beautiful.

In this version of paper origami, a swan, the step-by-step assembly of which requires painstaking work, will look impressive and unique.

You can read about how to make a swan from origami paper in this article. In it you will become familiar with detailed instructions and work plans.

Option for the little ones

Parents can make such a figurine for their child to visualize animals. It is also suitable as a Christmas tree decoration or a decorative element for scrapbooking.

This craft can be done by children younger age or just starting to practice this hobby.

Materials:

  • A sheet of paper in the shape of a square (you can take white stickers).
  • Scissors.
  • Black and red pencils.
  • Glue or stapler.

Instructions:

  1. Fold the sheet in half diagonally.
  2. Using scissors, make small cuts along two sides of the resulting triangle. This will create "feathers".
  3. Draw a line for the neck and head along the long base and cut along it symmetrically.
  4. We unfold the workpiece, connect the upper and lower corners, fix them with glue or a stapler, leaving the head free.
  5. We draw eyes and a beak on the head - the bird is ready.

There are many more types of paper origami swan, including patterns for beginners. Many step-by-step instructions describe the process of making paper bird figures step by step.

You can find the option that suits you with pictures illustrating the entire manufacturing process. A detailed presentation and commentary on actions in video materials will help you understand the sequence and nuances of the model’s execution.

Origami swan from a napkin

You can create an origami swan not only from paper using step by step instructions. A neat swan figurine made from a napkin will help you decorate the table before a big celebration and impress your guests. This serving detail will not go unnoticed and will emphasize the triumph of the moment.

To make it you will need square napkin medium size.

Instructions:

  • The napkin should lie in front of you with an angle down. Mark a vertical center line using a fold.
  • Fold the corners towards the center line.
  • Turn the workpiece over with the back side up, bend the corners to the center.
  • Bend top part down so that the top corner touches the bottom.
  • Fold half of the resulting angle upward again. This will be the bird's head.
  • Give volume to the figure by bending it in half vertically. Gently align the neck and head using the same folds.
  • Adjust the angle of your neck. You can slightly raise the inside of the wing, giving it additional contours.

The figurine is ready - place it on the table or plate.

Note. The napkin is a very soft material. She can't always keep her shape. Working with it requires special subtlety and accuracy. Therefore, it is recommended to practice on plain paper.

Swan created from modules

Modular origami is one of the most painstaking and meticulous activities. Origami from paper swan diagrams includes many nuances in the process of such creativity. Creating each individual detail can take a lot of time and effort, but the result is worth all the expectations. This model has smooth curves and flexible moving parts, such as the neck. A bird model in this design can be safely demonstrated as a real work of art.

Creation using this technique is only possible for craftsmen who know their craft, however, you can increase their number thanks to further instructions on how to make an origami paper swan using modules.

Note. The modules are strung on top of each other, which makes them hold their shape tightly, however, for greater stability in work, cardboard of different colors will serve.

Manufacturing of main parts

We will need a small piece measuring 7.4 by 5.3 cm (for a large craft). A regular office sheet needs to be divided into 4 equal rectangles (16).

If the size is smaller, the sheet should contain twice as many rectangles. Then the blanks will be 5.3 by 3.7 cm in size.

Creating a structural element:

  • Place the rectangle like a landscape sheet. Fold in half horizontally.

Note. If the paper or cardboard is colored on one side, place it with the back side facing up.

  • Mark the center line by folding the piece of paper vertically and straightening it out again.
  • Fold the sides at the top corners toward the center. Turn it over.
  • Bend the extreme corners of the protruding ends upward. Next, bend the remaining ends to the top.
  • Fold the resulting triangle in half lengthwise.

You have a triangular modular blank. It is very important that each of them have the same amount of bonding to each other to create an even composition. It is also necessary to ensure that the parts fit on top of each other equally, otherwise the figure will be uneven and the parts will stick out.

Small buildable swan

Before creating a large model, you can practice by making a smaller version. Good for beginners. In this option, you will get your hands on the production of parts and their fastening. Follow the instructions “paper swan origami”, which shows step-by-step assembly of a small copy.

Instructions:

  • For the base we will need 3 triangles: we press 2 of them together, and we put their corners into the pockets of the 3rd one, which is located with the long side down.
  • Take two more. Fasten them to the resulting workpiece in the same way, pressing the sides together, placing the corners in the pockets. In this way, you must attach another 40 parts (20 adjacent corners and 20 fastening them). As a result, you should end up with a circle consisting of 2 rows.
  • Using 20 pieces, create the 3rd row, also putting modules on the corners. Repeat the procedure, creating the 4th, 5th rows using the same quantity.
  • Bend the resulting circle inward. This will give you a stable base.
  • Perform the 6th of 20 elements, pointing them slightly upward.
  • We create wings. To do this, determine a couple of corners where the bird’s neck will be located. Attach the module to them for reference. Move 8 elements away from it in both directions - these are the bases for the wings.
  • Make the rest of the formations, reducing the number of parts on each new one by ONE. As a result, you should have triangular-shaped wings.
  • Making a ponytail. To do this, we attach 3 elements to the base, then, as in the wings, we reduce each subsequent row by 1 element.
  • Modeling the head. To do this, we use 16 elements, which we string on top of each other in the previously marked place on the base. With each new element we gradually “bend” our neck. The last detail should be red - this is the beak of our bird.
  • Adjust the shape of the wings by slightly bending them outward. You can glue small bead eyes onto the bird's head.

Our little bird is ready. The height of such a work is approximately 20 cm, using large parts.

Volumetric swan from 3 parts

Unlike the previous version, this specimen has more lush, expressive parts, such as, for example, double wings. Because of large quantities elements and the sequence of their connection, origami paper swan requires step-by-step adherence to the fastening of elements.

To make a large copy, you will need 1502 parts, of which 1322 are white and 180 of any other color. The creation process involves 3 separate designs.

This is covered in detail in the following guide.

Instructions:

  • Make a blank of 3 modules, as in the first case.
  • Now create 2 rows of 30 pieces.
  • Add 5 more in the same order. The number of elements in each of them is stored.
  • After creating the 10th, we bend the disk inward, slightly stretching the volume of the future body.
  • We continue to add along a new line, up to the 15th. We gradually create a three-dimensional body.
  • The base is ready. Now we form the neck. To do this, we create a system of 6 modules: we attach the first to the last in a different color, doing the same in the next rows of the neck. We rise, reducing the number by 1 in each subsequent one.
  • Opposite the neck we collect the tail using the same technique. Only now we have in the initial system not 6, but 4 parts.
  • We measure out the wings. Each wing has 10 initial elements.
  • From the 2nd order, we make the first and subsequent elements a different color. In this order, we create the height of the wings at 10 lines.

Note. Make sure that the height of each line is the same. Otherwise, you may end up with asymmetrical wings.

  • After the 10th build, we begin to reduce the quantity in each subsequent one by 1 part. Don't forget to frame the first and last details with color.
  • Carefully bend the wings. In the end, we got the main part.
  • To ensure that the product stands firmly, we create a stand. To do this, use glue to secure the modules at the base of the body. After the 1st amount has dried, apply the 2nd.

2 design:

  • We begin to create the internal part in the same way as the main one, but we now have 20 elements in the set.
  • Step by step we build 7 rows. We try to stretch the body a little.
  • After the 7th we make wings: 10 parts each. The edges of each line are indicated by a different color.
  • After 3 lines, reduce each subsequent one by 1 detail.
  • As a result, we should have inner elongated wings.

3rd design:

  • The technique for creating the base is the same. Now there are 12 parts each.
  • Create a height of 6 modules. Turn the base side down.
  • From the 7th row we attach 6 elements of a different color, use 1 less element, dividing the body into 2 parts.
  • The central part is ready.
  • All that remains is to put all the details together. Carefully fit the inner wings into the main part, widening it slightly. Take your time to avoid damaging the case.
  • Also insert a small insert into the middle part. If possible, secure it with glue.
  • Before creating the neck, it is recommended to lubricate initial rows glue, since this part is very long. To create, you can use 3-4 parts at the base and continue their height in the same quantity, right up to the head. Fix the penultimate corner with black, and the last with red. This will create an edge around the beak.
  • Attach artificial eyes to your head (beads or stickers). Shape the wings and neck. Now our piece is ready!

Conclusion

If desired, the finished version can be decorated with a ribbon at the neck and base, and other decorative elements can be attached to complement the image. Such a bird will be appreciated by your friends. A do-it-yourself paper swan like origami art will serve as a great gift and will perfectly decorate your home interior.

Karina is a regular expert on the PupsFull portal. She writes articles about games, pregnancy, parenting and learning, child care and the health of mother and child.

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The swan is a fabulously beautiful, faithful, noble and wonderful bird. Symbol of love, light and devotion. There are many different ways make this miracle of nature with your own hands. One of them is the art of origami. A style suitable for both adults and children. You can fold origami figures using diagrams with instructions, but a master class system with photos is still easier. So, how to make an origami swan from paper step by step?

Let's start simple

You can start with the easiest one.

You will need a square sheet of paper, black and red pencils and scissors.

First, a simple square is placed in a diamond shape.

Then it bends in half.

You need to make feather cuts on the sides and draw the head and neck of a swan, as in the photo.

Cut out the head and neck in the middle of the square, neatly and symmetrically.

Grab your head and bend the sheet into a triangle, like this:

Lightly glue the tail together and draw black eyes and a red beak.

This is how the birds will turn out. This origami swan pattern is also suitable for very young children.

Beauty from a serving napkin

This assembly diagram is also very easy. This craft can be used to decorate festive table, For example.

Will need paper napkin size 33x33 cm. It should be placed in a diamond shape, at an angle with all opening sides facing down. Fold the napkin in half and fold it back, thus making a fold. Now the right corner needs to be bent inward. To the line of this fold.

You also need to do the same with the left corner. Then turn the workpiece over. Bend the right corner again towards the middle. Do the same with the left one. It should look like this:

Bend the top corner down to the very edge, and then lift it halfway back up. This will be the head. Fold it in half lengthwise.

Straighten the swan's neck. Move the figure down so that it stands. Raise your head. In order to form the bird's tail, you need to lift the top layer of the napkin and straighten it. Then do the same with the remaining layers. All that remains is to put the swan on the plate.

And on the table is not just a napkin, but also a decoration. Festive and beautiful!

Great rainbow swan

Modular origami is made from many modules that are connected to form a shape. Therefore, helpers will not hurt.

Modules require small rectangles. You can make them by cutting an A4 sheet. This is how you get rectangles 53x74 cm.

If divided in this way, you will get pieces 37x53 cm.

You can also use squares from writing blocks, dividing them in half. Let's start with the step-by-step assembly.

Fold the rectangle in half, lengthwise.

Bend it in half across, making a fold, and bend it back.

Turn over and fold the corners inward, towards the fold line.


Trim the bottom edge a little. Then turn it over and fold the bottom corners up, leaving a gap between the folded corner and the top triangle.


Bring the bottom up to form a triangle.

Bend the module in half.

Modules can be connected to each other in different ways. They have two corners and two pockets. Here is one connection option:

You will need modules: 1 red, 136 pink, 90 orange, 60 yellow, 78 green, 39 blue, 36 blue, 19 purple.

Take three pink modules and place them like this.

Insert the corners of two modules into the pocket of the third.

Take two more modules and attach them to the others, like this.

This is how you need to make the first ring. It consists of two rows. In the inner row the modules are on the short side, in the outer row they are on the wide side. Each row - 30 modules. Assemble the ring with a chain and close it with the last module.

Take 30 orange modules and assemble the third row. The modules should be put on in a checkerboard pattern.

Rows 4 and 5, 30 orange modules each, are assembled in the same way.

Take the edges of the workpiece and turn it inside out, as it were, to get a shape similar to a stadium bowl.

This is what the workpiece looks like from the reverse side if you turn it over.

Row 6 consists of 30 yellow modules. You need to put them on top, positioning them exactly as in the previous rows.

From row 7, the assembly of the wings begins. You need to choose the side where the bird's head will be. Select a couple of corners, and the neck will be there. To the right and left of these corners make a row of 12 yellow modules.

It turns out that the 7th row consists of 24 modules and there are two gaps in it.

Continue making wings. Each row will now decrease by one module. The 8th row consists of 22 green modules, twice 11. The 9th row includes 20 green modules. In row 10 there are 18 modules of the same color.

Row 11 - 16 blue modules. Row 12 – 14 of the same modules.

Row 13 – 12 blue modules. Row 14 - 10. Row 15 – 8 blue modules.

Row 16 – 6 purple modules, row 17 – 4 modules of the same color. Row 18 – 2 purple modules. The wings are collected. We need to give them shape. They should be convex at the bottom and slightly curved at the top. Like this.

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