Descriptions, photos and instructions to make origami models that have movement and can be used as toys.
Here I offer some additional suggestions and a video with tips on how to give volume to the Origami Windmill featured in my previous post (designed by Philip Chapman-Bell). This toy is made with a circular piece of paper, and it’s a lot of fun to play with children. Once all the folds have been … Read more
Philip Chapman-Bell, an origami designer from western Massachusetts, has created a ‘Smart Waterbomb’, which he describes in this blog post. This model is made from a circular piece of paper and has only mountain and valley folds, some of which are curved. The model is economical in its folding, elegant and pleasing to make. Besides … Read more
Say YES to a Simple Joy! Say YES to Play! The origami Flapping Bird is a classical origami figure which is easy to make and a great source of joy. People of all ages always enjoy receiving this origami bird and experiencing the magic of pulling its tail to have its wings flap. All you … Read more
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