Fold the Floating Duck – Demonstration by Cliff Landesman

An origami duck floating on water

Cliff Landesman designed this Floating Duck -with seven achievements, from valley fold to sink. It is a special model because it is easy to fold, AND it includes all the basic origami folds.  An origami course in a single model!  Cliff first shared his Floating Duck model demonstration with Origamigos members as one that can … Read more

Origami Video Tutorial – Turtle

An origami model titled "Turtle" designed by Rodrigo Slazar

A model design of Rodrigo Salazar Do you like to fold origami animals? This is a charming puffy turtle that can extend and retract its head. The folding process is a little involved because it includes four sink-folds. Be prepared to face the challenge and remember that origami teaches us perseverance! Would you like to … Read more

Origami Video Tutorial – Stallion in the Wind

An origami model titled "Stallion in The Wind" designed by Simon Anderson

A model design of Simon Andersen A few years ago I had a creative origami exchange with the late Simon Andersen and one of the figures he shared with me was this horse. I named it Stallion in the Wind because of its graceful mane that appears to be waving in the wind. I love this minimalistic … Read more

Origami Fox Love

If you are looking to make an origami fox, you’re in the right place. The tutorial for the fox is here among tutorials for many other origami creatures! Did you know that foxes live on every continent except Antarctica? In the wild, red foxes live in scrub and woodland. But since they are quite resourceful … Read more

Video Tutorial – “Chick and Hen”

Chicken and Hen Origami Model designed by Leyla Torres

A model design of Leyla Torres A few years ago I had a creative origami exchange with the late Simon Andersen. He liked The Abundance Hen origami model I had designed, and based on that model, Simon created some ingenious variations. Simon sent me a model featuring twin hens made with a rectangular piece of paper. Since … Read more

How to Make an Origami Tiger

Were you born in the Year of the Tiger? Maybe you have a family member or special friend who was born under the powerful Tiger sign. I have three Happy Tigers in my tribe, all born in a year of the Tiger. What do you think they’ll soon receive to celebrate their special year? Hint: … Read more