Say YES to a Simple Joy! Say YES to Play! The origami Flapping Bird is a classical origami figure which is easy to make and a great source of joy. People of all ages always enjoy receiving this origami bird and experiencing the magic of pulling its tail to have its wings flap. All you … Read more
Even those people who might never think themselves as good at origami have at some point or another experienced some kind of paper folding. Origami serves many every-day purposes, and we can say that gift-wrapping is basically a type of paper folding.Here is a photo of a gift (actually two) I wrapped today to take … Read more
The diagrams for this sheep (Román Díaz – Uruguay) and some other models are published in 4 Esquinas (4 Corners), a free online magazine about origami in Latin America. This publication is a labor of love and published by four talented origami practitioners: Mateo Diaz (Colombia), Román Díaz (Uruguay, Nicolás Gajardo (Chile) and Eric Madrigal … Read more
In early October of 2010, I will attend the First International Origami Convention in the town of Rosario, Argentina. I’ll be traveling solo but this origami airplane could fly many origami enthusiasts from all over the world directly to Argentina as well! Tips for traveling to Rosario, Argentina: With so many conventions coming up in … Read more
When my friend Tricia Tait attended an origami convention in Brazil, she learned to make the box in the photograph. It is made from a coke bottle cut in a half. It could be used for many purposes, but for the paper folders, it is a perfect container to carry and protect small models. Here … Read more
Folding a flat piece of paper into a lovely little rabbit is so mesmerizing and entertaining and even more so when we can relate the finished creature to a cherished holiday. Whichever model you choose, folding an origami animal always creates a special feeling. This origami rabbit box is a perfect example of this origami … Read more