A model design of Alexandra Ramírez This model is fun and aptly named “Candy Coffin.” Why? When made with black paper it resembles a coffin! You will have fun with this model celebrating Halloween or the Day of the Dead. When made with colored or patterned paper, or rectangular papers with varying proportions, this model … Read more
A model design by Simon Andersen This model, the Little-Wings Envelope by Simon Andersen, is easy to fold, practical, and minimalistic. When we make it with a US letter-size, piece of paper, this model can be used to send cards during the holidays, for invitations, or birthday greetings. With a larger piece of paper, this model can … Read more
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
-Turn it Into a Spinner Too! – A model designed by Leyla Torres This Pleasing Origami Petunia was inspired by the Star-Box-Cube (S.B.C.), an origami model designed by Wenhao Chao. I love the number FIVE because it’s pleasing to see how often it appears in nature and in human creations.
A model design of Leyla Torres Do you like to fold origami toys and action models? You’re in luck! Here at Origami Spirit, we feature origami toys and action models we’re sure you’ll enjoy. Learn to fold an interpretation of The Little Prince, the character in the classic book of the same name by Antoine … Read more
A model design by Leyla Torres This is the second of two tutorials making “The Eternal Flame Container“. The first tutorial teaches a square version of this model; the second version––described in this post––teaches the pentagonal form. I developed this design when revisiting an idea shared in our Joy of Origami design course (Module 5, section 4). … Read more