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Origami Chile is hosting its 6th Origami Convention in Santiago from August 25-27, 2011. Within the convention, Origami Chile will be hosting a separate parallel event: The Second Latin American Origami Congress. –The first Latin American Origami Congress was held in Bogotá in April of 2010. While the convention is geared to teaching and sharing … Read more
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
Sometimes origami paper can be a backdrop for something fun…Be open to your creativity! video: 33-seconds with sound