Epic Origami

The swan is a traditional model that is elegant yet simple. It is not difficult, and any beginner should be able to fold it. It is best when made from white or light colored paper. Step 1: Fold a kite base and have the white triangle facing the left Step 2: Valley fold the top right edge to the center Step 3: Valley fold the bottom right edge to the center Step 4: Valley fold the far right point to the far left Step 5: Now valley fold that same tip halfway back. This will become the beak. Step 6: Now mountain fold the model in half  Step 7: Grip the tip of the beak and pull it up to whatever angle you want the neck and head at Flatten when you reach the desired angle, and your swan is complete!

The standing container is a medium level model to fold. To fold it you have to be able to do a squash fold well, or it won't turn out. If you do it correct though, you end up with a very sturdy and cute container. There are several variations you can make on the flaps that stick out from the sides. Step 1: Start with a  blintz base Step 2: Valley fold the top right corner to the bottom left, crease, and unfold Step 3: Valley fold the top left corner to the bottom right, crease, and unfold Step 4: Mountain fold the top edge to the bottom, crease, and unfold Step 5: Mountain fold the left edge to the right edge, crease, and unfold Step 6: Now collapse the model like a square base  (sorry) ... and flatten Step 7: Valley fold the top layer at the bottom point up and unfold Step 8: Take the paper on both sides of the center point, open it up, and squash fold it flat It will l