Remember seeing the images of the devastating Japanese earthquake and tsunami in March of 2011? On that tragic day many children in Japan’s Sendai area lost their parents. To address the urgent need of these orphaned children, Japanese origami master Mr. Makoto Yamaguchi established the Origami Caravan. Following his lead, June Sakamoto and Vicky Mihara … Read more
Many people have mentioned how much they love their multi-use folding tool. With it we don’t have to carry a bone folder, toothpicks, skewers, or a pointer for teaching. It is a great all-in-one tool for folding paper. The best thing about the tool is that it reduces finger stress when folding many pieces -don’t … Read more
Are you a mother? I am sending you many hugs and kisses to honor and celebrate your motherhood. I also invite you to make a long garland of origami hugs and kisses and bring it to your own mom for mother’s day. Both the cross and the double ring modules are inspired by a Palm … Read more
On her website, Happy Folding, Sara Adams published an excellent review of Onion Skin paper, written by Ilan Garibi and Gadi Vishne. The article describes in detail the properties of Onion Skin paper, also known as Bible paper, as used for origami, and shows photographs of models folded using it. I have used Onion Skin … Read more
Visit Origami Spirit Youtube channel and watch this 2-minute video for a FREE chance to win this original photograph by Leyla Torres, signed and printed on archival paper. Deadline April 18, 2012. April 18 update: The winner was Kristin B. from Massachusetts. Congratulations! ——- Draw conducted via Random.orgEntrants can verify their participation by entering their youtube … Read more
SOURCE Typogami from Jeroen Krielaars on Vimeo. Typogami is an animated typeface created in Adobe After Effects. The characters are inspired by origami and kirigami. Clever and ingenious typeface, I’m sure Typogami will be perfect for those working on a project in need of a contemporary do-it-yourself look. Typogami typeface is available for free … Read more