Here is an origami crane tutorial. Crane is a basic in origami making.
1. Start with a square piece of paper.
Fold the top corner of the paper down to the bottom corner.
2. Then fold the paper in half again.
3. Open the top layer and put A and A together to make a square.
4. Do it again on the other side of the model.
5. Fold top triangular flaps into the centre and unfold.
Do it on both sides of the model.
6. Fold top of the model downwards, crease well and unfold.
7. Open the uppermost flap of the model, bringing it upwards and pressing the sides of the model inwards at the same time.
Flatten down, creasing well.
8. Turn model over and repeat on the other side.
9. Open the sides of the model slightly.
10. Inside reverse fold the head and tile.
11. Inside reverse fold one side to make a head.
12. Open the wings !
Make dozens of crane and put them with threads on a piece of wood to make your own origami mobile. Use different lengths of thread.
Once you know how to make a crane it is quite easy to make a lovely mobile.
Put it in the living room, on top of a baby’s bed or in a bedroom!