Julie Juniper –Origami Secrets Shared by a Creator and Teacher

Meet origami creator Julie Juniper. Within Origamigos, the OrigamiSpirit Membership, we had a conversation with Julie, and we learn about her…

Her background, education. and current work
How she realized paper folding would become a passion
What inspired her to make the transition from paper folder to creator
The design process and stories on how some of her creations have come to be. These include: an alligator, a vulture, a camel, a lion, a heart, a beaver, an anemone, a turkey and an adorable bunny.
How some features of her animal designs relate to one another
Tips to interpret crease patterns
Thoughts on types of paper to use for origami
A model that was challenging to design
The experience of teaching origami
Her plans to publish an origami book

A recording of our conversation with Julie Juniper is available on the membership website. BECOME A MEMBER and see the full conversation.

Julie Juniper discovered origami through a simple “fold-a-day” calendar and quickly developed a passion for the art form. Based in Seattle with her husband and cats, Julie appreciates origami’s unique intersection of mathematics and artistry, viewing each fold as both a puzzle and an artistic expression.

When not creating paper masterpieces, she enjoys gardening, painting, and gaming. Her dedication to teaching reflects her desire to share the joy and meditative qualities of origami with others, hoping to inspire the same appreciation she’s found in this art form.

Julie Juniper’s origami collection showcases remarkable diversity and technical skill. Her designs feature a menagerie of animals such as a rooster, an alligator, a vulture, a rhinoceros, a camel, a peacock, a skunk, and a rabbit. Each piece demonstrates her mastery of transforming simple paper into expressive forms with a distinctive personality.

Click on the links to visit Julie’s WEBSITE – Facebook – Instagram

Julie’s alligator video instructions (by James Peake)