A model design of Leyla Torres
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With some modifications and different size specifications, we can have different uses for this hen:
- A Messenger Hen –Can be made with a small piece of paper (6 x 6 inch / 15 x 15 cm) and hold a rolled paper with a message.
- A Napkin Holder Hen –A larger piece of paper (10 x 10 inch / 25 x 25 cm) is used to turn this hen into a napkin folder.
- An Egg Holder Hen – Can be made with a square paper cut from a USA Letter-size or A4
Inspiration Source
The source of inspiration to develop the Messenger Hen was a Hen-Basket, designed by José Meeusen available here on OrigamiSpirit.com.
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Tips and suggestions for making the Messenger Hen
- Any thin and crisp paper is ideal to use for these hens. In the video, one hen is demonstrated using regular printer/copy paper cut in a square and another is shown using white and pink kami paper.
- Use a piece of paper that’s at least 6 x 6 inches (15 x 15 cm.) when you make this model for the first time.
- The finished hen shows both sides of the paper. It is best to use paper with a different color on each side.
- If you work with printer paper, the second video shows how to color the area of the head and crest.
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