Video instructions on how to fold origami models and decorating and designing techniques
A square is one of the most frequent paper shapes used to make origami figures, but rectangles, triangles, pentagons, hexagons, and circles can be used to make many beautiful origami models as well. The hexagon is a great shape to make origami flowers and origami snowflakes. When all sides of a hexagon are of equal … Read more
In the 1930’s it is estimated that there were 7-10 million elephants alive worldwide. Today that number is considerably smaller and declining rapidly. PLEASE contribute origami elephants to raise awareness of the endangered status of elephants worldwide! The Zoological Society of London and Whipsnade Zoo are attempting to break the World Record for the most … Read more
Origami flowers come in many different shapes and forms. When I saw this origami flower, I fell in love with it and immediately wished I could make it. Take a piece of paper and make it right away…I’m sure you will love it too! This flower, designed by David Martinez, is made with a hexagonal … Read more
Origami flowers can be quite lovely and have the added benefit of lasting longer than natural flowers. The origami flower presented here is a design of Vicente Dolz (Spain), also the creator of this Chihuahua dog. Vicente’s origami flower is beautiful alone, when arranged with leaves, or when combined with other flowers.to make a bouquet The … Read more
Do you have children you’d like to entertain? Nieces, nephews or grandchildren, maybe? Having some gentle fun with paper toys can be so very simple. And economical! In less than five minutes you can make several of these paper helicopters. Then you can easily demonstrate how to lift up this fun toy and let it … Read more
Do you like origami stars? From Italy ~with love~ Francesco Mancini* shares three variations of his modular model, “Cloe’s Star”.Thank you Francesco for granting permission to present these variations of your origami star in the following step-by-step video. Tips and suggestions for the modular origami star Use eight pieces of paper in the shape of … Read more