Cut a square of the same kind of tissue paper, measuring nine and one-half inches on all four sides; fold diagonally twice across the square as when making a paper pin-wheel. The centre of the square is exactly where the diagonal lines meet and cross; pinch the centre portion up into a beak and tie it with a string ([Fig. 101]); then fit the beak over the centre of the chicken's head, bringing the paper entirely over the head on all sides; tie the square around the chicken's neck close up to the head ([Fig. 102]). The two points A and B of the square must form the wings, while C is carried backward over the under portion of the body and D back over the upper part, the two ends C and D being brought together and tied tight up to the body to form the tail. In [Fig. 103] you will see exactly how to pinch up the wing if you notice particularly the upper part of the wing B, next to the body. The wing A on [Fig. 103] shows how the two wings must be tied close to, but not on, the body. When each wing is tied, make the tail of C and D by tying the extensions together as explained above; that done, bend down the legs, spread out the wings and tail, open out and flatten the feet, then stand the little chicken on a level surface ([Fig. 104]). Remember always to crease the tissue-paper with the grain of the paper; if you attempt to cross the grain the paper will be very apt to tear.
The Turkey
Fig. [105].—The astonished paper turkey.
Fig. [106].—Modelling turkey's body.
Fig. [107].—Legs and feet of turkey.
Fig. [108].—Head modelled on turkey.