Print and fold an easy Origami Paper Plane Eagle for Independence Day, Memorial Day or Veterans Day!
The Bald Eagle, with majestic wings spread in flight, stars and stripes across his breast, an olive branch in his right talon and a bundle of thirteen arrows in his left,graces the Great Seal of the United States of America. E pluribus unum, Latin for "Out of Many, One," is inscribed on a scroll carried within his beak.
Chosen as our National Emblem on June 20, 1782, the bald eagle's grace, strength, majesty and freedom as it soars above mountains and sweeping valleys has come to symbolize the ideals of our founding fathers.
Difficulty: Easy
Directions:
1. Print and cut out origami Independence Day Eagle. Fold back along A.
2. With printed side down, fold along C and D.
3. Fold tip along E.
4. Fold in half along B.
5. Note that there are two vertical lines along the body, to either side of the center fold. Fold these down to open up the eagle's wings, as shown in the final sample.
6. Tape or staple body as shown. Fold wing flaps up as shown...these can be adjusted as you test your paper airplane Independence Day Eagle.
©2009 Tammy Yee
All rights reserved. May not be reproduced without written consent.
The Bald Eagle, with majestic wings spread in flight, stars and stripes across his breast, an olive branch in his right talon and a bundle of thirteen arrows in his left,graces the Great Seal of the United States of America. E pluribus unum, Latin for "Out of Many, One," is inscribed on a scroll carried within his beak.
Chosen as our National Emblem on June 20, 1782, the bald eagle's grace, strength, majesty and freedom as it soars above mountains and sweeping valleys has come to symbolize the ideals of our founding fathers.
Difficulty: Easy
Directions:
1. Print and cut out origami Independence Day Eagle. Fold back along A.
2. With printed side down, fold along C and D.
3. Fold tip along E.
4. Fold in half along B.
5. Note that there are two vertical lines along the body, to either side of the center fold. Fold these down to open up the eagle's wings, as shown in the final sample.
6. Tape or staple body as shown. Fold wing flaps up as shown...these can be adjusted as you test your paper airplane Independence Day Eagle.
©2009 Tammy Yee
All rights reserved. May not be reproduced without written consent.