Paper Dove Instructions and Diagrams

Follow the steps to learn how to make a Paper Dove.
Difficulty: Medium
This is a beautiful paper dove reminiscent of the peace dove with an olive branch. Doves are traditionally a symbol to peace and Christian and Jewish holidays. There are a couple of tricky folds, but they're nothing too difficult that the excellent instructions and pictures won't be able to assist you with.
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Step 1: Start with a square piece of origami paper. If you only have regular 8.5x11 paper, follow these instructions to make a square sheet. |
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Step 2: Fold in half by folding the bottom corner to the top corner. |
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Step 3: Fold in half again by folding the left corner to the right corner. |
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Step 4: Unfold. |
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Step 5: Fold the left corner to the top corner. |
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Step 6: Fold the right corner to the top corner. |
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Step 7: Take the left flap and fold it in half by folding its top corner to the bottom corner. Go to Next page to continue learning how to make a paper dove. |