Bird-inspired forms. A quiet paper rhythm.
Bird paper garland SVG.
A little movement to hang.
Crane Current is an original bird paper garland SVG for 3 flat paper pieces: one ascending bird, one gliding bird and one turning bird. Three SVG files supply the cut contours, with an English preparation guide and reference images. Use your own paper and cord, choose the spacing and assemble the display by hand. No fixed overall length is specified.
A study of bird forms.
A paper composition to arrange.
Crane Current turns a bird-inspired theme into a hanging paper display. Choose colours for the supplied flat pieces, then arrange them with your own suspension materials. The cutting files provide the shapes; your choice of spacing and setting gives the display its character.
Three distinct angular flying-bird silhouettes: ascending, gliding and turning. Each flat silhouette has two round hanging holes and no engraved detail. These are papercut shapes, not folded origami instructions.
The images illustrate a possible finish and setting. This is a digital download; physical cards or decorations, paper, adhesive, envelopes, tools, suspension supplies and styling props are not included.
Flat paper pieces.
Your own arrangement.
| Included files | Three SVG cutting files, one English README and 2 reference PNGs in one ZIP archive |
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| Pieces in one set | 3 separate flat pieces: one ascending bird, one gliding bird and one turning bird |
| Actual piece sizes (W × H) | Ascending bird: 96 × 52 mm; Gliding bird: 88 × 47 mm; Turning bird: 84 × 48 mm; nominal before kerf and handling |
| SVG document pages | 01-ascending-bird-cut.svg: 108 × 64 mm; 02-gliding-bird-cut.svg: 100 × 59 mm; 03-turning-bird-cut.svg: 96 × 60 mm; 6 mm page margins |
| Cut operations | 9 red (#FF0000) closed cut contours per complete set; centered 0.025 mm strokes, no fill |
| Hanging and suspension holes | Six 3 mm nominal hanging holes per set, two in each bird |
| Construction | Flat cut silhouettes; no folded sculpture, interlocking joinery, scoring or engraving |
| File use | Cut each SVG once for one three-bird set, or duplicate selected silhouettes to repeat birds along a longer garland. These are flat papercut shapes, not origami folding instructions. |
| Design details | Three distinct angular flying-bird silhouettes: ascending, gliding and turning. Each flat silhouette has two round hanging holes and no engraved detail. These are papercut shapes, not folded origami instructions. |
| Arrangement and size | Bird silhouettes can be repeated and spaced along a cord. Overall length, cord lengths, spacing and supports are chosen by the maker |
| Material planning | Plain, uncoated paper or cardstock approved for the exact machine and wavelength, with enough strength for the intended hanging display |
| Supplies to provide | Paper, suitable thin cord, tools and your own display support; none is supplied |
| Product type | Digital download only; physical decorations, paper, cord, adhesive, hardware and styling props are not included |
| Product code | VD-CC-PG |
Cut the shapes.
Compose the display.
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Check the files and dimensions
Cut each SVG once for one three-bird set, or duplicate selected silhouettes to repeat birds along a longer garland. These are flat papercut shapes, not origami folding instructions. Check each actual piece size after import: Ascending bird: 96 × 52 mm; Gliding bird: 88 × 47 mm; Turning bird: 84 × 48 mm. The document pages include margins. Preserve the common scale if you want the illustrated proportions.
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Cut and release each piece
Map all 9 red contours to vector Cut, then preview the job. There are no score or engraving operations. Cut internal openings before releasing outer silhouettes where your software permits. Test the approved stock first and remove waste carefully without pulling narrow sections.
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Arrange, tie and inspect
Thread your own cord through the two round holes in each bird. Keep the intended wing orientation shown in the reference, choose the order and spacing, then secure the pieces and cord ends for your display. Repeat birds by duplicating their SVGs in your software. No fixed finished garland length is supplied. Dry-arrange the complete display before installation. Select cord that passes through the holes without forcing or tearing them, and inspect your own knots, hole margins and display support.
This design has not been physically test-cut, assembled, strength-tested or mounting-tested. Paper, grain direction, kerf, cord tension and display support affect the result. Make a complete prototype and inspect your own suspension arrangement before gifting, selling or installation.
Before the display.
Clear making answers.
What is included with this bird paper garland SVG?
The ZIP includes 01-ascending-bird-cut.svg, 02-gliding-bird-cut.svg, 03-turning-bird-cut.svg, README.txt, cut-map.png, assembled-reference.png. Cut each SVG once for one three-bird set, or duplicate selected silhouettes to repeat birds along a longer garland. These are flat papercut shapes, not origami folding instructions. The PNGs explain dimensions and a possible arrangement; they are visual references, not machining files.
How are the paper pieces arranged?
Thread your own cord through the two round holes in each bird. Keep the intended wing orientation shown in the reference, choose the order and spacing, then secure the pieces and cord ends for your display. Repeat birds by duplicating their SVGs in your software. No fixed finished garland length is supplied. The layout is an illustrative option, rather than a fitted construction or a guarantee of display strength.
Are cord and mounting materials included?
Six 3 mm nominal hanging holes per set, two in each bird. Provide your own suitable thin cord and display support. Check that the cord fits without force and that the paper holds the chosen arrangement. No cord, support bar, mounting hardware or finished display is supplied, and no load rating is specified.
Can I resize or repeat the motifs?
Yes. Keep related pieces at the same proportional scale to preserve the illustrated balance, and recheck every opening, narrow section and cord hole. The supplied sizes are Ascending bird: 96 × 52 mm; Gliding bird: 88 × 47 mm; Turning bird: 84 × 48 mm. Changing scale also changes hole sizes and paper strength. Make a fresh prototype after resizing or changing the suspension arrangement.
How do I prepare the SVGs for Glowforge, xTool, Epilog or another laser?
Glowforge: Upload the SVG, check the actual cut dimensions and assign red contours to Cut.
xTool Studio/XCS: Import through software supported by your model. SVG import DPI can affect scale; verify dimensions and assign operations manually.
Epilog: Open the vectors in suitable graphics software. Preserve centered 0.025 mm strokes and output through the driver or Dashboard supported by your model.
Other CO₂/diode systems: For compatible controllers, LightBurn imports SVG. Verify vector operations, usable work area and stock approval for your actual machine and wavelength.
Which paper and settings should I use?
Use plain, uncoated paper or cardstock approved for your exact machine, wavelength and paper-holding method. Confirm unknown coatings, dyes and adhesives before processing. A CO₂-compatible stock is not automatically suitable for a diode laser. Follow the machine maker’s extraction and supervision instructions, and test your own stock. No universal weight, thickness, power, speed or pass count is supplied. The design has not been physically test-cut, assembled, strength-tested or mounting-tested.
Can I sell the paper decorations I make?
Yes. Personal use and sales of finished physical decorations you make are permitted. Do not resell, share, give away or redistribute the digital files, modified digital files or digital parts. Read the included guide for the usage terms. Paper pieces and hanging cords are decorative display materials; use your own suitable installation and keep them away from heat sources.