Renzuru/Renkaku (connected cranes) (clip inside)

[thevoid]

did someone tried them allready? - they are just amazing

Renzuru (or Renkaku)is connected origami cranes.
It is made from one piece of paper which, however, there are cuts.

Hiden Senbazuru Orikata
(The Secret of One Thousand Cranes Origami)

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[Ondrej.Cibulka]

Great video! Thank you for sharing!

[thevoid]

dont forget to take a look at the Hiden Senbazuru Orikata if you dont know it allready

(oldest origami book for amusement in the world (published in 1797))

[Ondrej.Cibulka]

...and a look at the Mr. Kasahara's translation, commentary and tips, how to fold each incredible model.

[fleurdelis]

Great video!

[origami_8]

did someone tried them allready?

Some years ago I´ve folded some of them and also tried to make some own variations, but I never liked the cutting part and once smashed a model with around 50 cranes because the paper ripped between the Big crane and the first small crane when folding the last one...

[thevoid]

..once smashed a model with around 50 cranes because the paper ripped between the Big crane and the first small crane when folding the last one...

ouch - sorry for this..

but besides the cuttings i think it looks really awesome, once finished