A tree is symbolic of the maternal attributes of protection, nurturing energies, stability, shelter and security. An origami tree is a lovely handmade gift that can express our thanks to all our mothers. It’s also perfect to celebrate the blessings of nature and Mother Earth. In addition to this origami tree, there are many other … Read more
These origami chile peppers are hotter than the sun. Make one. Attach a pin to its back. Wear it on your coat. Great origami fashion! Or how about making a hot pepper origami wreath? Welcome to the origami chile pepper fan club! I made over one hundred of these peppers for the pin exchange at the … Read more
This Hollyhock –or Malva Rosa, is a beautiful origami flower made from a pentagon. IIt was created by Yara Yagi (Brazil) while she played with a five-sided piece of paper. Folding it has a pleasant rhythm and the resulting flower is lovely. This origami flower can be used to enhance a present, or be a … Read more
One of the most frequent paper shapes used to make origami is a square. But many beautiful figures can be made with other shapes as well. Rectangles, triangles hexagons, pentagons and circles can be used to fold paper. The pentagon in particular is a magical shape to make stars and flowers. This is an example … Read more
Based on the traditional Japanese menko, this brilliant origami box, created by Carlos Bocanegra, will become one of your favorite origami boxes for sure. So, find yourself a couple of pieces of origami paper, sit down and let your fingers do the tomato dance! Not only will Carlos’ model offer endless pleasure in the folding, but … Read more
During a recent visit to the Museum of Modern Art in New York City, I sat for a while in front of a large painting by Diego Rivera, Flower Festival: Feast of Santa Anita. The painting depicts three peasants kneeling before a bearer of white calla lilies at a Good Friday flower festival. As I sat … Read more