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Origami pigeons

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Once upon a time, as a little girl wandering about my local library, I found a book on origami. As an art form it intrigued me, however, I wasn’t much good at it. I seemed to lack the ability to fold a piece of paper in a neat fold. So the book was returned and my attention went elsewhere.

Today my husband showed me a photo of an origami blue bar pigeon (the photo below) and I went, “Wow! I want it!!” Isn’t it impressive? Looks like he gift wrapped a pigeon! Blue Bar Pigeon by Seth Friedman:

Blue Bar Pigeon by Seth Friedman

Upon searching for other origami pigeons I found this amazing one, called Paloma de Barras Azules by Roman Diaz:

Paloma de Barras Azules by Roman Diaz

We may not be able to make such complicated and delicate folds as the above origami sculptures, however, I’m sure we could make this one: Origami Dove. Such a simple and beautiful design:

Origami dove

And isn’t this origami pigeon gorgeous?

I also found this website that has a gallery of origami pigeons and doves: http://www.origami-kids.com/photo-birds/pigeon-1.htm

Author: Revati

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8 Responses to “Origami pigeons”

Frank on March 28, 2012 9:08 pm
Yes, these are awesome. Thanks for sharing!
John Chanellor on March 29, 2012 5:27 pm
Wow these are great. The top image your husband found is amazing, if you glance at it quickly it actually looks like a real pigeon!
Deanna on March 30, 2012 1:25 am
Lovely origami pigeons! I feel like with an instruction sheet and enough patience, I *might* be able to make the second one. lol

I also have a question for you, Revati. I’m shopping for a new cage for my dove. Like your pigeons, he’s unable to fly. It seems like bird cages tend to be taller than they are wide which doesn’t leave a lot of room for my dove to walk around. Would you happen to have any suggestions? Thanks!
Revati on March 30, 2012 10:22 am
Hi John, thanks for your comment. The first origami pigeon is very realistic, as you say.
Revati on March 30, 2012 10:25 am
Hi Deanna, you are right, most bird cages are taller than wide which makes them unsuitable for flightless birds since they need the space to walk about. Georgie’s cage is actually an indoor rabbit cage which I’ve attached a perch to on the inside at a low level so she can perch when she wants. I would look for a rabbit or guinea pig indoor cage, much more floor space!
Lushui on July 23, 2012 2:13 pm
I’d like to know how to make the last one. It looks not too difficult, for me it is simple and beautiful
Revati on July 23, 2012 7:30 pm
Hi Lushui, I agree, the last origami pigeon is very beautiful. I didn’t make it, and sadly, I don’t know who did, so I cannot help you. Sorry.
qwe on December 21, 2012 8:05 pm
ho!ho!ho!

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