Hi Carly, I’m very happy to hear that. I hope they’re having fun 🙂 I’m ND myself, and I find a lot of relief in folding origami.

Wow Tara, 700 cranes, that’s serious dedication.

Your cranes are actually the same as mine. The only difference is that I spread the wings by gently pulling them in opposite directions. This stretches the back and makes the wings look longer. You can see how I do it in the video at Step 28.

And about the wish, I can’t guarantee the magic part… but folding 1000 cranes definitely says something about patience and determination. That alone is pretty powerful.

Hi Nels, you’re not far! Take our free course here. Boice shows exactly how to fold this origami swan.

Nearly a month later, I have around 700 cranes. But I recently notices that the wings are not as long as they are in the guide. I think I have folded them the wrong way and I am worried that the wish will not come true.

Indeed. But not too tight either. You need to wrap the paper neatly around the pentagon. If it’s too tight, you won’t be able to pop it.

Hi Samantha, this is something I’ve been thinking about for a while. I don’t known when, though 😉

It’s not the easiest model to start with. You did very well 👍