All folds Intermediate · Entry 10 of 18

Petal fold

A valley line across the flap and an arrow lifting the point up.

What it is

Lift one layer and let its sides fold inward at the same time, forming a long diamond flap like a petal opening.

History

The heart of the bird base, which gives the traditional crane (orizuru). The crane appears in Hiden Senbazuru Orikata (1797), often called the oldest known origami book.

The 3D motion for this fold is being made next. For now: the symbol, the steps and the story.