How To: 5 Cool Things to Do with Origami Paper Cranes

Origami paper cranes make for lovely eye candy and, once you know how to fold them, become wonderfully meditative when you compulsively make a bunch of them in one long sitting.

So what to do when you have a whole bunch of them? Whether you have a small handful or one thousand of these folded birds, here are a few quick ideas for what you can do with them.

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One thing they're good for is for making a decorative room hanging that can be easily displayed for instant tranquility in the comforts of your own home. Check out the illustration for more uses, and share your own origami paper crane craft ideas in the comments below!

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