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How to Color Onion Skin Paper for Origami

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

Origami Spirit Print Giveaway

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

Typogami, a Font Inspired by Origami

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

Origami Easter Bunny Box –Revisited!

Origami Easter basket in the shape of a rabbit.

No long ago I featured an origami rabbit lantern on Origami Spirit that may also serve as a basket. Around Easter, many beginning folders contact me because they were having difficulty with one step or another when folding this model, and they asked for clarifications. I’ve requested and received permission from Mr. Jacky Chan (Hong … Read more

Confession of a Passionate Origami Enthusiast

origami bunny rabbit - container for candies

A Bunny Box or Rabbit Box… I have made all kinds of origami animals. I love love love animals that are simple to make and have that special look. You know what I mean. Right? Today I spent the day completely absorbed in creating this Easter origami rabbit box and making a video on how … Read more

How to Make a Palm Sunday Cross

An Easter palm cross! When I entered the kitchen for breakfast one morning many years ago, I was pleasantly surprised to find a small palm cross resting on a plate at my table place. My mother-in-law, Yvonne Sutton, had placed it there for me in celebration of Palm Sunday. On this website, I feature origami … Read more