Origami Crane Platter Tutorial

This is the quick and easy to make Origami Crane Platter from All-Purpose Origami by Boutique Sha. It's a handy serving paper or paper towel napkin. I made it using an ordinary paper towel. It can also be made of parchment, wax, tempura serving or hanshi calligraphy papers. There are 4 attractive variations in the book. The 96 page paperback published by Vertical, Inc., of New York contains a whopping 75 useful origami projects. You can't beat it for value. Add a personal touch to the everyday with functional origami. Check out the tutorial and get your copy below!

Table of Contents

PRETTY CONTAINERS

Crane Container

Congratulatory Crane Container

Small Crane Box

Basket A

Basket B

Basket C

Basket D

Candy Box

Pocket Dish A

Pocket Dish B

Winnowing Basket

Decorative Box A

Decorative Box B

Stand A

Stand B

Orisue

Stacked Box

Box with Lid

Coin Purse

Wastepaper Box A

Wastepaper Box B

Chinese Vase

Eight-Point Star Dish

Square Dish A

Square Dish B

FOLD UP SENTIMENTS

Bunny Pouch

Kitty Pouch

Puppy Pouch

Gift Pouch A

Gift Pouch B

Gift Pouch C

Heart Pouch

Crane Pouch A

Crane Pouch B

Shirt Bag

Square Pouch A

Square Pouch B

Sweets Packet

Herb Packet

Pyramid Packet

DRESS UP THE TABLE FOR GUESTS

Good Wishes Platter

Crane Platter A

Crane Platter B

Crane Platter C

Crane Platter D

Coaster A

Teapot Trivet

Coaster B

Teapot Trivet B

Memo Stand A

Memo Stand B

Coaster C

Kissing Cranes Chopsticks Rest

Peacock Chopsticks Rest

Crane Chopsticks Rest

Double Cranes Chopsticks Rest

Puppy Chopsticks Rest

Bird Chopsticks Rest

Lucky Knot Chopsticks Rest

Crane A Chopsticks Envelope

Crane B Chopsticks Envelope

Crane C Chopsticks Envelope

Crane D Chopstick Envelope

Dolls A Chopsticks Envelop

Dolls B Chopsticks Envelope

Helmet Chopsticks Envelope

Carp Banner Chopsticks Envelope

Celebratory Chopsticks Envelope A

Celebratory Chopsticks Envelope B

Celebratory Chopsticks Envelope C

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Tutorial: Origami Crane Platter (Paper Towel Napkin)

Origami Bunny Paper Towel Tutorial

I made this cute little bunny with one of those half sheet paper towels and six quick and easy folds. I love the little ears and cottontail, perfect for Easter! I began with a rectangular paper towel 15 x 28cm, once folded the bunny measures 10cm in height. Stands upright or lays flat. No scissors, glue or tape used. I originally came across this as a cloth napkin fold. Tutorial below.

Tutorial: Origami Bunny Paper Towel