How to make an origami Cockatiel
Designed by Jo Nakashima (2019/05)
Difficulty level: complex
This is a small parrot with a distinctive crest and it’s also known as weiro bird or quarrion.
If you like birds, see also my origami Java Sparrow. The steps are almost the same as the origami Cockatiel, but with a different head. If you want to make a easier model, try the origami Pigeon.
Paper
The paper used in the tutorial is a 20cm x 20cm sheet of Golden Tissue-foil, a very nice paper from origami-shop. Special paper is not required and you can use standard origami paper as well.
Diagrams
See also the video tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_l6X_OnaK8
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