How To: Make an adorable 3D origami wagtail bird

So we're going to ask you one question that will change your origami folding life forever: Are you ready to move beyond cranes? So many people get stuck and attached to making origami cranes because they're easy, cute, and pretty.

But if you truly want to advance into the big leagues of origami (we're talking the modular stuff one day), then unfortunately you're going to have to give those cranes up and start folding more difficult animals. Take this wagtail bird, for instance. Definitely not simple but also not too hard, it's perfect if you're an intermediate origami folder looking to get better at your craft.