ORIGAMI BIRD FLIES OFF YOUR HAND

This bird can be made nicely with writing paper. Tissue or heavy paper will not serve the purpose.

	Take a piece of square paper (6"x6") and place it as shown. Fold on the dotted line. Crease, and unfold.
	Bring point A to point B and fold on the dotted line.
	Bring point AB to point C and fold on the dotted line.
	Fold on dotted lines by bringing point D to AB and point C to AB. Fold on the dotted lines. Crease, and unfold.
	Turn the bird upside down. Push up the head through the center. Crease well.
	Finished bird that will fly when thrown from the fingers. To fly this bird, hold its head between your index and middle finger. Lift your hand up high and throw the bird off with a little swing. It can fly gracefully for some distance.

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