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    © Shi-Yew (Sy) Chen

    Bird

    Canada Goose
    From Duo-color square
    Design Date 9/19/2009
    Inspiration After seeing the Common Loon designed by Joseph Wu
    Mom Crane and Baby
    From Duo-color square
    Design Date 2/1997
    Diagram Date 3/1997
    Diagram(s)
  • The Paper by OrigamiUSA, Summer #59, 1997.
    • Flapping Blue Jay/Cardinal Story
    Description Story telling while folding this model
    From Mono square
    Design Date 2/21/1999
    Diagram Date 3/1999
    Inspiration Michael LaFosse's Crane Watching Story
    Diagram(s)
  • Bay Area Rapid Folder by Jeremy Shafer, Winter 2003.
  • Origami Ooh La La! by Jeremy Shafer, 2010. : Story telling while folding.
    • Mom Loon and Babies
    Description Add one more baby.
    From Duo-color square
    Design Date 11/7/1998
    Inspiration Based on my "Mom Loon and Baby" design.
    Mom Loon and Baby
    From Duo-color square
    Design Date 5/1995
    Diagram Date 3/1997
    Inspiration After seeing a carved wood model at a local craft show
    Diagram(s)
  • OrigamiUSA Annual Collection by OrigamiUSA, 1999.