A dove is a symbol of peace for some religions, in Christianity, a white dove holding an olive leaf in its beak appeared in the story of Noah’s Ark. This Origami Dove could also be a parrot or other bird. They would look pretty if you made a few of them for a wall display. A small one could be included on a baby mobile or hung as a statement piece on its own. If you like origami animals, why not try to start a menagerie with an easy origami swan or an elephant?
Materials Needed
1 sheet of square paperFor the tutorial, we used thin paper that was 20 x 20 cm. With the same color on both sides.If your paper has a white side, you will not see the white color on the finished model.
Make the Initial Folds
Position Your Paper and Fold Again
Fix the Beak
Finishing Folds
Now you have completed your origami peace dove. If you had some trouble following along, start from the beginning, it can take a couple of tries. There are plenty of other origami animals (turtles, foxes, turkeys, etc.) you can make after you’ve mastered this one.
