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How To: Create an origami rice ball

This video was about how to create an origami rice ball. First, take a piece of square paper and turn it so that the corners are in the form of a compass. Now fold the paper's top corner and bring it towards the bottom. Then unfold it and fold the left edge to to right edge. Now unfold it. Now fold the bottom corner up about a third of the way. Bring the remainder of the bottom half up over the center fold. You should now have a triangle. From there, take both sides of the triangle and fold i...

How To: Build a katana style paper sword

Grab some paper, pennies, and paper clips, and create this stealth weapon in the comfort of your own bedroom. Scaled to actual size, this craftable katana can be used to fend off paper-based attacks, or displayed for decoration. Add as many, or as few, foldable components to customize your sword size.

How To: Make a twisted paper sword

Behold, the quickest way to make a paper sword out of a single sheet of printer paper. In just under two minutes create this simple weapon. Once you've mastered the basics in this video, add your own twist to this fast, fun design.

How To: Make your own origami rose

Tom Goddu gives some great instructions on how to fold an origami rose. - Cut a 6 inch by 6 inch piece of wrapping paper.

How To: Fold an origami open box

Shanckthetank teaches you to make an “open box thing” using nothing but folded paper. Origami is an ancient Japanese craft using nothing but paper to make objects from the simple to the incredibly complex.

How To: Fold the bird from PS3's Heavy Rain: Origami Killer

If you love origami and the PlayStation, you're in luck, because this video tutorial will show you how to fold the small bird (or pajarito) from the upcoming PlayStation 3 game Heavy Rain: Origami Killer.

How To: Fold an origami gift box

This video shows you how to make an origami gift box. This is an excellent video, where it takes you step by step on everything you need to know to create this great little gem perfect for jewelery, or just a simple surprise for any holiday. It may take you a few tries since the art of origami is a difficult one to master but with this video and some practice, you'll be hand making oragmi gift boxes all the time.

How To: Origami a paper wallet in 2 minutes

Need a new wallet? Why not make an origami wallet? all you need is paper and some folding skills. Make an origami wallet with help from this origami tutorial.

How To: Fold an origami shuriken (ninja star)

A full guide to making the perfect ninja star. I've seen loads of videos of how to make Ninja Stars, and I don't have a clue what they mean. So I decided to make this how to video on paper ninja stars (aka shurikens) and it's easier to understand and follow, especially for young children. Pause the video at any time, if you think the timing is too fast, Enjoy! ;)

How To: Create a 3D origami tiger

Ready for a 3D origami challenge? This video will show you how to create a 3D origami tiger. For the tiger's nose and eyes you'll need more than just paper, and the video will show you how to create them from just a drop of hot glue. Don't worry, the worst kind of bite you'll get from this big cat is a paper cut.

How To: Fold an origami tiger

Lions, tigers, and bears-- Oh wait, it's just a paper tiger. This thorough video will show you how to fold a fierce origami tiger. After all, a paper menagerie can't be complete without its very own tiger.

How To: Origami a Tomoko Fuse's Espiral (Spiral)

This video explains how to fold the Spiral by Tomoko Fuse. You need 4 sheets of paper of different colors of any combination of your choice. 2 sheets of 2 colors each would give you a dual colored spiral.

News: Giant Collection of Free Japanese Origami Tutorials

Hundreds upon hundreds of free origami diagrams and animations are available at the Origami Club. I caught Design Sponge's recent post on some late night folding (I like how they spelled out their name), and recalled WonderHowTo's old favorite.

How To: Fold an origami paper rose

Fold paper in 1/2. Fold in half again into a square. Fold in half again, & again into a square about 1/16 of original size. Unfold paper. Fold marks divide paper into 16 small squares. Make 2 diagonal folds in each direction to form a big X in paper. Position paper with inside of folds facing you; fold paper in 1/2 again to form a rectangle. Using previous fold lines, fold lower 1/2 of paper in 1/2. This fold covers 1/3 of remaining visible paper. Grasp center where folds meet. Create 4 ridge...

How To: Origami a Japanese cube

Jennifer Fesco teach you how to fold a beautiful Japanese cube from six pieces of paper. The cube can be used as a Christmas ornament or a gift box. You will need 6 pieces of origami paper, a pencil, a ruler, a paper knife, a protective surface to cut on. A glue stick is optional.

How To: Make a 3D origami Christmas star

Almost Christmas... so time to make this 3-D origami Christmas star! If you still can't make the origami Christmas star after watching this video you'd better focus on completing about 1000 cranes first... With origami, practice makes perfect.Merry Christmas to all you origami lovers!

How To: Make a paper origami gift box

A gift is doubly special when the box it arrives in is also a gift. In this video, we'll see how to transform a single sheet of paper into an elegant gift box. This project isn't ideal for beginners, but if you have a little origami experience this shouldn't be too challenging.

How To: Fold an origami royal crown napkin design

Treat your guests like royalty with this cool origami napkin idea. Watch the short video tutorial to see how to fold an origami royal crown napkin design. Decorative origami napkins are perfect for any table and any occasion. Folding napkins into 3D objects is not only beautiful on the table, but fascinating. Origami napkin folding should be a trick up every table decorator's sleeve. Celina Table Linens shows you the simple steps involved in the napkin origami royal crown.

How To: Fold an origami red rosebud napkin design

Nothing brightens up a table like origami napkin flowers. This short video tutorial teaches how to fold an origami red rosebud napkin design. Decorative origami napkins are perfect for any table and any occasion. Folding napkins into 3D objects is not only beautiful on the table, but fascinating. Origami napkin folding should be a trick up every table decorator's sleeve. Celina Table Linens shows you the simple steps involved in the napkin origami red rosebud.

How To: Fold an origami pyramid napkin design

Make your table setting an Egyptian theme! This short video tutorial teaches how to fold an origami pyramid napkin design. Decorative origami napkins are perfect for any table and any occasion. Folding napkins into 3D objects is not only beautiful on the table, but fascinating. Origami napkin folding should be a trick up every table decorator's sleeve. Celina Table Linens shows you the simple steps involved in the napkin origami pyramid.

How To: Fold an origami lily napkin design

Impress your party guests with origami napkins on the table. Check this short video tutorial out to see how to fold an origami lily napkin design. Decorative origami napkins are perfect for any table and any occasion. Folding napkins into 3D objects is not only beautiful on the table, but fascinating. Origami napkin folding should be a trick up every table decorator's sleeve. Celina Table Linens shows you the simple steps involved in the napkin origami lily.

How To: Fold an origami fan napkin design

There's no better way to prepare a table setting than with origami napkins! Check out this short video tutorial and see how to fold an origami fan napkin design. Decorative origami napkins are perfect for any table and any occasion. Folding napkins into 3D objects is not only beautiful on the table, but fascinating. Origami napkin folding should be a trick up every table decorator's sleeve. Celina Table Linens shows you the simple steps involved in the napkin origami fan.

How To: Fold an origami decorative glass fan napkin design

A table is so much better with origami napkins! Check out this short video tutorial and see how to fold an origami decorative glass fan napkin design. Decorative origami napkins are perfect for any table and any occasion. Folding napkins into 3D objects is not only beautiful on the table, but fascinating. Origami napkin folding should be a trick up every table decorator's sleeve. Celina Table Linens shows you the simple steps involved in the napkin origami decorative glass fan.

How To: Fold an origami candle napkin design

Prepare your table with style! Watch this short video tutorial and see how to fold an origami candle napkin design. Decorative origami napkins are perfect for any table and any occasion. Folding napkins into 3D objects is not only beautiful on the table, but fascinating. Origami napkin folding should be a trick up every table decorator's sleeve. Celina Table Linens shows you the simple steps involved in the napkin origami candle.

How To: Fold an origami bishop's cap napkin design

Napkin origami! With this short video tutorial, you'll see how to fold an origami bishop's cap napkin design. Decorative origami napkins are perfect for any table and any occasion. Folding napkins into 3D objects is not only beautiful on the table, but fascinating. Origami napkin folding should be a trick up every table decorator's sleeve. Celina Table Linens shows you the simple steps involved in the napkin origami bishop's cap.

How To: Fold an origami birthday hat napkin design

This short origami video tutorial will teach you how to fold an origami birthday hat napkin design. Decorative origami napkins are perfect for any table and any occasion. Folding napkins into 3D objects is not only beautiful on the table, but fascinating. Origami napkin folding should be a trick up every table decorator's sleeve. Celina Table Linens shows you the simple steps involved in the napkin origami birthday hat.

How To: Fold an origami bird napkin design

Check out this short video tutorial on how to fold an origami bird napkin design. Decorative origami napkins are perfect for any table and any occasion. Folding napkins into 3D objects is not only beautiful on the table, but fascinating. Origami napkin folding should be a trick up every table decorator's sleeve. Celina Table Linens shows you the simple steps involved in the napkin origami bird.

News: The Art of Moneygami

Amazing moneygami (the art of bill folding) by Hasegawa Yousuke. Inspired? Start small, with good ole' George Washington.

How To: Origami a flower stem

This video origami tutorial shows how to use the Japanese art of paper folding to create a flower stem. Learn how to make this lovely leaf and stem to accompany any origami flower. This model will stand up on its own. Follow along with this instructional video and fold your own.

How To: Origami a beautiful tulip flower

The tulip is a beautiful origami flower, learn how to make it easily with these instructions. This video origami tutorial shows how to use the traditional Japanese art of paper folding to create a tulip flower. Follow along and fold your own.

How To: Make an origami flapping bird

The famous origami crane is an impressive design, but it's even more impressive when you can bring it to life and make it flap its wings. Surprisingly enough the origami flapping bird is actually slightly easier to make than the crane, involving fewer folds. Even beginners shouldn't have too much trouble creating this interesting, animated work of art.

How To: Make an origami paper butterfly

In this tutorial, you'll learn how to use the ancient Japanese art form of origami to make a butterfly. This is a fairly simple design that's good for beginners, taking only a few minutes to learn. But the results are impressive, making for an elegant decorative item or small gift.

How To: Make an origami paper dragon

In this video, we'll learn how to make a little dragon using the ancient Japanese art of origami. This is rather complicated projected for beginners to attempt, but if you've already made origami cranes and other relatively simply shapes, this is a good project to take your skills to the next level. All you need is some printer or origami paper, and you're ready to get started.

How To: Make a paper origami rocket ship

This tutorial will show you how to make a rocket ship using the ancient Japanese art form of origami. It's a rather complicated process for beginners, and it's a good idea to work your way up to this project by first making origami shapes that involve similar folds, such as the crane and the water balloon. But once you've mastered the steps in this tutorial, you'll be able to make a very unusual and distinctive origami design.

How To: Origami an azalea

Step-by-step instructions for how to make an origami azalea (flower and stamen). This video is for intermediate or advanced folder, as it may be to difficult for a beginner to make an origami azalea.

How To: Origami a three headed crane

Origami cranes are supposed to be lucky, so this little guy has three times the luck. Follow along with this video origami guide and fold up a three-headed crane. Watch this instructional video and learn how to fold a mutant three-headed origami crane.