This origami rose is also a box, perfect to give a present. Origami boxes are useful and versatile for any occasion. But don’t wait for a Valentine’s day, Christmas or a birthday to give! A handmade gift expresses depth of feeling and a greater degree of personal involvement in a relationship than a mass-produced item. … Read more
“Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without.” ~Buddha “Peace goes into the making of an origami crane as flour goes into the making of bread.” ~Pablo Neruda Origami cranes were offered to visitors at the WTC Tribute Center to commemorate the 10th anniversary of 9/11. Cranes are traditional paper birds from Japan. They … Read more
Feeling playful today? try making this origami slinky spring and decorative garland. They are fantastic examples of easy modular origami. You can even use the modules to create the Olympic Rings! They were created by two people who are known as excellent teachers and prolific origami designers. Here is a video demonstrating how these origami … Read more
Aside from being a symbol of world peace, health, and long life, the origami crane has come to signify the art of paper folding itself. This idea is reinforced in a new edition of the book A Thousand Cranes: Origami Projects for Peace and Happiness by the prolific origami creator and author, Florence Temko. Book … Read more
To make the origami turtle featured here (video below), I began with a two dimensional model designed by Sok Song. I then added a couple of folds to turn it into a 3D figure. These are two suggestions I’d like to share here about being creative with origami. 1. Make subtle modifications to an existing … Read more
When my friend Jorge Condoré finished folding an origami horsefly*, he noticed an unexpected visitor checking out his work of art. Recognizing the gift of opportunity, Jorge captured in an instant the image of that moment of synchronicity. What did the horsefly’s curious relative think of Jorge’s work?And who was the designer of that little … Read more