Modular origami is a technique in which sheets of paper are folded into modules or units which are then combined into two or three-dimensional forms. These forms can be rings, cubes, globes, garlands, flowers or quilts.
Here you will find different examples of modular origami and in many cases instructions on how to make them.
A kusudama is a traditional Japanese paper ball created by joining together multiple identical units. In Japan it was common to join these units with glue or thread. This particular kusudama design –named IvaMia, is made without cutting and assembled without glue. It is a perfectly elegant example of contemporary modular origami. The IvaMia kusudama [...]
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Origami master Francis Ow -well known for his origami hearts, is an origami designer whose work goes far beyond origami heart models. He is also a prolific creator of geometric and modular origami. One of Mr. Ow’s recent creations is the modular origami snowflake and its variations. He has shared diagrams for this snowflake here. [...]
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Christiane Bettens* –also known as Mélisande, created this gorgeous modular origami piece as an Advent Wreath. Made with green and red paper, this origami wreath is perfect for the Christmas season. But if we use orange and yellow colors, it becomes a radiant sun. Just what we look forward to have at this time in [...]
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Modular origami is a technique in which two or more sheets of paper are folded into units or modules. The units are then fitted together to form one larger piece. The origami piece shown in the photo is reminiscent of both a lily and a star. Designed by Leonor Martínez (Colombia), this is a charming [...]
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Thinking of a last minute Christmas present? Planning ahead for next year’s holiday ornaments? Even if you are not in the holiday mood, I invite you to get two squares of colorful paper and sit with me for just fifteen minutes. You’ll enjoy making this cleverly designed modular origami star. The ‘Polo Sur Star’ was created [...]
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12.12.12 – December 12, 2012. We won’t have a date like today’s for another thousand years! To celebrate I’d like to share twelve links to twelve lists of videos with free origami instructions that have been featured on Origami Spirit. Each list includes several origami figures along with video instructions and ideas for using them. [...]
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I could’ resist going really cute and making baby bodysuit garlands! The module for this is my interpretation of Hans-Werner Guth’s and Francis Ow’s shirt garlands. The garlands made by Hans, Francis, and myself, are a slight modification of the one featured in this video tutorial: We challenge you to figure out these modifications or [...]
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This origami rose design was derived from the traditional “Cootie Catcher” paper toy. It is made with three pieces of paper. The base is made up with a cootie catcher turned upside down and it forms the leaves. Paper size: 6 x 6 inches, green color on both sides. The middle piece form the larger [...]
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If you haven’t been folding paper lately, watch out! These garlands by Francis Ow will get you back into folding again in no time. And they’re addictive too once you get going; I can’t stop folding them myself! With this model I’m looking forward to the upcoming holiday season and have a list of people [...]
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