I’ve made thousands and thousands of cranes over the years and they are in the top three of my favorite things to make. There’s some magic in going from a sheet of a paper to a recognizable bird with flapping wings. I’ve made a few other types of birds as well – mostly for commissions.

Loons
Loons, painted.
Flamingo
a “flamboyance”
A ten gallon tank of small cranes

Since I’ve made so many cranes, I’ve experimented with materials and sizes.