Step 4: Base | 65 Units

The base is rather simple. Make sure youre using units that have opened
pockets.
PAIRING
1. Create 13 base pairs, and link them all together. A base pair is
comprised of three units, where the right point of one unit is inserted in
the left pocket of another unit, and the right point of that unit is inserted
in the left pocket of another unit.
2. To link pairs together, take the two left points of the bottom units,
and slot it into the right pockets of the upper units. Be careful! This
ring is very fragile.
3. From here, add on two more tiers of units, for five tiers in total.

Step 5: Wings | 90 Units

The wings are the most difficult part of this model.

I will be introducing a technique where you will use the same amount of units

for each row, but will not utilize all of the units pockets. This technique is
usually used to increase the amount of units per tier, but we will be using it
to create a sloping effect without compromising uniform size.
BUILDING THE RIGHT WING
1. Start with one wing by placing five units.
2. Then, place four units on top, as if you are building up a triangle.
3. Then, take a unit and use only the right pocket on the unit on the
farthest right.
4. This will basically allow the left pocket to be ignored, and the unit will be
within the one from the tier below.
5. Repeat these steps for the next five tiers, for 7 in total. Then, place
four units, three units, two units, and one unit.
You have completed the wing!
BUILDING THE LEFT WING
1. Turn the model to the left, skip two points, and place five units.
2. Repeat the above steps, but place the unit that only uses one pocket on
thelefthand side.

Step 6: Tail | 6 Units

The tail is the easiest part of this model, and only requires 6 units.
BUILDING THE TAIL
1. Begin with two units, unconnected and side-by-side.
2. Add one unit on top to connect them, creating a triangle.
3. Add two more pieces on topfor one unit, use the first tiers left point
and the second tiers left point, and for the other, the first tiers right point
and the second tiers right point.
4. Top it off with another unit in the middle.
PLACING THE TAIL
To place the tail, there should be four points in between the two wings (the
back of the swan).
Insert the unit, inverted, in the space.

Step 7: Neck | 20 Units

The neck is also rather simple.

BUILDING THE NECK
Hopefully you have folded your red and black piece by now!
1. Take your last stick, and take off 3 units. Put them aside.
2. Place the black unit on the end of the stick, then the red unit.
3. This is your neck! Bend it slightly to make it curved.
BUILDING THE 'CHEST'
In the space between the two wings (opposite the tail), there should be two
points.
Remember the 3 units you set aside? Place one unit there, and place two
more units on top of that.
PLACING THE NECK
Place the neck, inverted, in the middle of the two units.

Step 8: Finishing Touches

Here, you can glue the neck in, add Mod Podge, whatever you like!
To glue, put glue in the pockets of the units and place.
Make sure the unit is exactly where you want it, because once you place
it, you can't use those pieces again!
For Mod Podge, brush a thin layer over your model and allow 24 hours for it
to completely dry. This should give your model a pretty sheen!