How can I use this resource?

With this 3D craft resource, you can make paper birds that look like swallows. Low poly models combine computers and programs from the digital world with paper, coloring, scissors and glue from the physical world. You‘ll connect all the parts together to form triangular shapes and from that comes... a swallow! Most paper animal models look simple, but you have to be very patient when folding them. Fortunately, these swallows are composed of relatively few triangles and are one of the simpler paper models. However, it‘s still important to be precise! You can use this resource to create your own low poly swallows in three sizes. You can also use this resource to teach about low poly models.

What does this resource contain?

This resource contains templates for making low poly swallows in three sizes. Each template has several triangles that form the shape of the bird. You can color the different surfaces with colored pencils or felt-tip pens. You can follow the instructions to cut, fold, and glue the triangles together. 

What are low poly models?

Low poly models combine computers and programs from the digital world with paper, coloring, scissors and glue from the physical world. You‘ll connect all the parts together to form triangular shapes. Three-dimensional paper animal models are made using folding patterns that consist of several different triangles that have been calculated together with the help of 3D programs. This gives them a geometric and abstract look. Paper crafts are a fun and easy way to make low poly models. Low poly paper crafts can help you develop your spatial skills and concentration.

Are you ready to make your own 3D swallows? Grab your paper, scissors, colors, and glue, and let's get started!

 

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3D Swallows
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Create your own paper birds with this 3D craft resource. You can cut, fold, and glue the templates to make low poly swallows in 3 sizes.

Grade Levels
Grade Levels
Print Yourself PDF
Print Yourself PDF
9 pages, Instant Download: 1 PDF
Skill Focus
Skill Focus
Spatial Awareness
Subject Area
Subject Area
Arts
Holidays & Seasonal
Holidays & Seasonal
Spring
Arts
Arts
Paper Crafts
Popular Themes
Popular Themes
Animals & Bugs, Handmade Gifts
Resource Type
Resource Type
Craft Templates
What you’ll need
Scissors, Glue, Nail file, Printing paper
Duration
30 - 60 minutes
Age
7 years +

To get started, all you need is to download and print our 3D Swallows templates.

Print out the swallow in your chosen size on white printing paper. 

Cut out the shapes along the solid lines. 

Using felt-tip pens or markers, color the wings and tail black and the head red. 

Score along the dotted lines with a ruler and fold in the shaded areas so that the numbers face inwards. 

Apply a little glue to the back of the shaded tabs. 

Glue Head 1 and Head 2 together at the tabs. The tabs are numbered 1,2,3 accordingly. 

Glue Body 1 to Head 1 and Head 2 in the order 4,5,6,7,8,9. 

Glue Body 2 to Body 1 in the order 10,11,12,13. 

Glue Wings + Tail to Body 2 and Head 1 in the order 14,15,16,17. Glue Wings +Tail to Body 2 in the order 18,19,20,21. 

...W O W ! 

3D Swallows

Create your own paper birds with this 3D craft resource. You can cut, fold, and glue the templates to make low poly swallows in 3 sizes.

$ 4,40

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