Origami Frog on a Square

A model design of Daniela Carboni (Italy) Would you like to learn how to fold this model? This gem of a frog is one of those charming and ingenious origami creatures. Folded with one piece of paper, it looks like it is clinging to a square piece of paper. The folding process is meditative and … Read more

Origami Inflatable Guinea Pig

Origami Guinea Pig - Designed by Leyla Torres; Presented by Origami Spirit

A model design of Leyla Torres Would you like to learn how to fold this model? This simple-looking guinea pig is based on the traditional water bomb but includes a few modifications. One of them is an asymmetrical “Close Sink” applied near the beginning of the folding process…

Origami Lizard

Origami Lizard - Design by Robert Lang - Video Tutorial: Leyla Torres - Origami Spirit

Model Designed by Robert Lang – presented with permission Origami teaches patience! Would you like to learn how to fold this model? Making origami creatures is always fun but not always easy! The folding process for the lizard includes several sink-folds. The video tutorial shows many in-between steps to facilitate folding but be prepared to … Read more

Video Tutorial – Origami Petal Heart and Stand

A model design of Natalia Becerra-Cano Do you like to fold origami hearts? What about Flowers? You’re in luck! Here at Origami Spirit, we feature origami hearts we’re sure you’ll enjoy. This delightful petal heart and accompanying stand is an appropriate origami model to celebrate Valentine’s Day or any other day! The folding process is … Read more

Origami Video Tutorial – Bear Box and Fox Box

Origami Spirit - Fox and Bear - Designed by Leyla Torres

These origami boxes are shaped as a Bear and a Fox. Because they share a common base and some features, we may say they are cousins sharing the same origami genes! Both are made using a water bomb base, but the points of reference and guidelines are a little unusual. Two relatives of the Bear and Fox are a Halloween Cat and a Rabbit, both of … Read more

Video Tutorial – Origami Ribbon Gift Box

Origami Spirit - Ribbon Box - Designed by Leyla Torres

A model design of Leyla Torres Do you like to fold origami Boxes, Containers, and Envelopes? You’re in luck! This model is a perfect container for Easter goodies and gifts! Both the lid and the box for this Ribbon Gift Box are based on the traditional Masu Box.