1000 Origami Paper Cranes Transformed Into Beautiful Piece Of Art

kalila courban

Aug 24, 2021 2:00 PM EDT

Paper cranes are the most popular form of origami, and have transformed the meaning behind these little works of art. Origami is the most recreational art of Japanese for hundreds of years. They made it as a part of their culture to foster the creativity amongst young people! Some origami are inspired by animals, such as the famous origami crane.

The crane has always been a strong symbol of success and good fortune in Japanese culture, and when folded into origami, it is believed that your heart's desire will come true! One thousand origami cranes is a group of one thousand origami paper cranes held together by strings. An ancient Japanese legend promises that anyone who folds a thousand origami cranes will be granted a wish by the gods Crane symbolism represents immortality, purity, vigilance, longevity, and good fortune.

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1000 Cranes (Senbazuru)

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The finished result, one thousand origami paper cranes aligned together so beautifully! The symbolism of the crane, good fortune and prosperity, is certainly evident in this elaborate masterpiece.
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Folding the base

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Let's take a look at this not so simple process. One thousand origami paper cranes takes much time and dedication! Starting from the basics and we're going to work our way through these 1000 cranes.
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Finished with the base

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Collapsing them into the Crane base

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Finshing with the shaping

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Lots of cranes...

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More cranes

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Cranes organized..

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Sewing them and hanging them up

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Even more strands...

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So many strands...

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Beads to keep the strands intact

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Time to hang them up for completion!

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I used tape to keep them in place while I strung up a temporary string to suspend it in the air

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I took a picture looking up from the center of the project.

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Close ups

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I'm pleased with the results

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