How To Fold An Origami Crane:



1. Start with a Square Base, with the open flaps facing down.
2. Valley fold the top layer horizontally from left to right, making sure the bottom layer is untouched. Unfold.
3. Flip the base over and repeat step 2.
4. Fold the flaps on either side of the top layer in to line the edges up with the crease down the middle. The top layer should like a kite.
5. Fold the top, enclosed tip down, just enough that it lines up with the top of the 'kite'. Unfold.
6. Flip over and repeat steps 4-5.
7. Holding down the bottom layer, begin to lift the top layer up, until it looks like a canoe shape. Flatten the canoe down, taking care that all the edges line up with the creases (note: the type of paper I was using was not typical origami paper, which is why it appears I had a little difficulty.)
8. Flip over and repeat step 7.
9. At the bottom of the model, you should notice it has little 'legs'. Fold the top layer of these 'legs' in, much like when you folded the kite shape.
10. Flip over and repeat.
11. Above the left leg, slightly hold apart the paper. Fold the leg into the opening, and then crease the opening back together. The leg will stay where it is, at about a 70 degree angle.
12. Repeat step 11 for the other side.
13. Choose one of the former legs (whichever one you choose is fine.) Fold the tip into itself, to make a head for your crane.