Hot Origami How-Tos
How To: Make an Easy Paper Airplane
Learn how to make a paper origami airplane video tutorial. Video: .
How To: Make an Origami Heart for Valentine's Day
Make a heart for your love for the Valentine's Day! Difficulty: easy. WHAT YOU NEED:
How To: Origami Sweets! How to Fold a Realistic Chocolate Bar for Valentine's Day
This origami chocolate bar, which is realistically divided into mini bite-sized pieces and has a Dairy Milk blue packaging, is a difficult fold, but so worth it. Give it to your sweet-toothed sweetheart on Valentine's Day for a treat without the calories. Just be careful that the recipient of your origami chocolate bar doesn't actually try to eat it.
How To: Fold a simple origami star from a water bomb base
Here's a good tutorial for those who are looking for some easy origami projects. Starting with a water bomb base, this tutorial shows you how to make a four pointed star you can use to decorate binders, scrapbooks or even Christmas trees.
How To: Fold an easy origami paper fish
Sure, there are other origami fish tutorials out there, but they're usually either difficult and long, or short and unsatisfying. Find the perfect medium with this origami video. You just need one sheet of origami paper, like most paper folding projects, and the instructions in this video. Try pausing after each fold to make sure you learn this fish properly.
How To: Origami a stellated (star-shaped) octahedron
These adorable origami stellated octahedrons commonly provoke fits of jealousy within real stars, who envy their smooth folds and pretty peaks.
How To: Make an origami frog out of a dollar bill
Have both time and a dollar bill to spare? This video tutorial presents a complete, step-by-step overview of how to make a hopping frog toy from a bank note using origami, the traditional Japanese folk art of paper folding. For more information, and to get started making your own jumping money frogs, watch this arts-and-crafts guide.
How To: Make a paper chatterbox with origami
Looking for an easy craft project? With this guide, you'll learn how to make a folded-paper chatterbox (or chatter box) using origami, the traditional Japanese folk art of paper folding. For more information, including a step-by-step overview of the folding process, as well as to get started making your own paper chatterboxes, watch this free origami lesson.
How To: Make a simple paper popper in three simple steps
This video shows you how to make a simple paper popper in three simple steps. Take a rectangular piece of paper and fold one quarter over. Fold it over once again in the same direction. Flip the paper over and make it into a square by folding again. Open out the side just a little bit, so that you can see the fold still inside. Sweep your arm down from a height really quickly and you will hear the sound of a "crack" as the paper pops on the way down. You can do the same thing again if you ref...
How To: Fold a paper heart from a dollar bill with origami
We learn an easy and fun way to make an origami heart out of a dollar bill. No supplies needed. Just the dollar bill and two capable hands. First fold up the bottom of the bill. Then fold it in half. Fold both sides into triangles bringing them to the middle. Turn over in. Fold in inside corners. Then the outside corners, rounding into a heart. Make sure the creases on the sides are well done. Flatten the paper out with palm to make it completely flat. And there in your hands you have a paper...
How To: Make 1,000 origami cranes fast
This video is a tutorial on how to quickly make 1,000 origami paper cranes, also known as senbazuru. You should start by gathering paper squares. The video then shows you how to fold these squares into the familiar crane shape. You then learn how to thread these cranes together in order to get your desired design. The number of cranes you make will depend on the size of decoration you want for your home or for your beautiful gift.
How To: Make a double-sided origami shuriken ninja star
Following a kind of silly little skit, this video will teach you how to make a double-sided, origami version of a shuriken throwing star. Shuriken are the throwing star weapons you've seen ninjas use in the movies. If you've already made the single-sided shuriken, this is a good follow-up project. But while they are made of paper they do still have sharp edges, so be very careful about where you throw them.
How To: Origami a 3D fox
Fed up with traditional origami? Well, learn how to fold some three-dimensional origami! This origami video tutorial will teach you how to origami a 3D fox. Traditional Japanese origami is the art of paper folding, but 3D origami is a little more complex, a little more challenging... a little more interesting. See how to model and fold a 3D fox with these origami instructions.
How To: Origami a dog face Japanese style
These instructional animated slides teach you how to easily fold a paper dog face Japanese style. Learn how to use the Japanese art of origami to make your own paper dog face. Use the start, stop, forward and back buttons to easily follow along. You can also speed up the instructional origami video if it is going too slow. Very cool Japanese origami how-to video! Origami a dog face Japanese style.
How To: Origami a pine cone
Origami a pine cone. First, fold the paper in 16ths both ways. Make a specific zig-zag pattern. Watch to learn more!
How To: Make the real Prison Break Origami Swan
Check out this video for stop-motion instruction on how to make The Prison Break Origami Swan.
How To: Create a 3D origami moving cube with Jo Nakashima
Take classic origami moving cubes to the third dimension by attempting this box-like version of moving cubes, which moves on both the x and y axes. This amazing craft can be shaped into as many forms as you can make with Legos.
How To: Make a plump origami goldfish with Jo Nakashima
This plump goldfish requires even less maintenance than the real things, and will look adorable as a conversation piece on your desk or a countertop. Composed of orange origami tissue paper, this fish stands up all on its own despite its rotund belly.
How To: Make a Modular Origami Star (8 Points)
Learn how to make modular origami star with 8 points. What you need to make the origami star: 8 square pieces of paper with different colors
How To: Make an Origami Lotus Flower Out of Dollar Bills
Looking to add specimens to your paper garden? Make a paper lotus flower from dollar bills using origami, the traditional Japanese art of paper folding. This free origami video lesson presents complete instructions for making your own dollar-bill lotus flowers from folded paper. Now, let's get our monigami on!
How To: Origami a Christmas star box or hexagonal star box
This origami video demonstrates the locking of the modules, which is quite essential to get a box that you can actually use.
How To: Fold Beautiful Origami Hearts Using Real Dollar Bills or Any Other Paper Money
With Valentine's Day looming in our midst, it's high time to start thinking about what you'll be cooking up and crafting for your sweetheart. But instead of spending any money on anything, just keep one thing in mind—everybody loves cold hard cash, even as a valentine gift. So, instead of spending your dough, fold it into a beautiful origami heart to give your loved one. Better yet—make a whole bouquet of folded dollar bill hearts. What could be sweeter than a bunch of heart flowers made of m...
How To: Make Colorful 'Fireworks' Using Origami Paper
If you won't be near any real fireworks for the 4th of July holiday, do the next best thing and origami yourself some! For this origami fireworks project, you'll need square sheets of paper of different colors.
How To: Origami Enrica's dodecahedron kusudama
Have a go at this dodecahedron "flower-ish" kusudama model by Enrica Dray. You can do a lot of different things with the modules both in appearance as well as locking them together.
How To: Fold an Origami Camera Using Nothing but a Dollar Bill
Cameras can be pretty pricey, but this one only costs a buck, though it's pretty limited in its functionality. That's because it's no ordinary camera, but an origami one made using nothing but a dollar bill.
How To: Make a Paper Plane That Flies Far | Super Arrow
Super Arrow - an awesome paper plane that can fly far. GUARANTEED!!! In the video below, see how to make another cool paper plane that can travel FAST and FAR. Just follow the instructions.
How To: Fold F15 Jet Fighter Paper Plane
This tutorial will show you how to fold an Awesome F15 Paper plane. Please keep in mind that this model can not fly.
How To: Make a Basketball Hoop Origami-Style
Boring Day in the office, too rainy to play outside? This origami is here to save the day! Make your own basketball hoop from simple printer paper.
How To: Fold an advanced origami macaw parrot
If you're like us, you always begged your parents to let you get a parrot (What? They make you look like a pirate when perched on your shoulder), but they never consented because of the noise factor.
How To: Fold origami Freddy Krueger monster claws for Halloween
Out of ideas for Halloween, or simply don't feel like blowing all your cash on a costume you're only going to wear once? Then take a look at this tutorial for creating origami Freddy Krueger monster claws.
How To: Fold an origami Star of David or six pointed star
This tutorial is aimed at someone who is already moderately familiar and experienced with origami. You can start with any size square of colorful paper. Then follow along with the folding instructions in this tutorial, and end with your own Star of David. Just in time for Hanukkah!
How To: Make an origami birthday pop-up card
Enchant that special birthday boy or girl with a unique origami birthday pop-up card by following this well produced instructional video. 1. All you need is a two sided square piece of colorful wrapping paper to create your origami birthday pop-up card. As long as your paper is square, the finished card can be any size you wish. 2. Make a series of simple sharp folds on both sides, carefully following the video instructions. Pay particular attention to the final intricate folds which create t...
How To: Make your own origami magic ball
Tutorial of how to quickly make and Origami Magic Ball! Get a piece of 20x40cm paper. Fold along side in 32 equal parts, by repeatedly folding the paper in half - using genderless folds. Fold the short side in 8 equal parts- using valley folds. Turn the sheet over and start diagonal folds - using valley folds into 32 parts. Roll paper out flat, and fold it zigzag following previously made genderless folds. At corner of paper, create a "water bomb" by pressing together previously made folds fo...
How To: Make an Origami Magic Rose Cube
Video: . Learn how to make a paper modular origami magic rose cube instructions.
How To: Fold an Origami Naboo Starfighter & Other Star Wars Starships
I have never been the most artistic person in the world, but never overlook a great piece of work when I see one. With George Lucas selling the Star Wars franchise to Disney for more money than I could make in ten lifetimes, it's safe to say the franchise has a lot of fans.
How To: Fold a Unique Paper Sculpture
This ornament can be challenging for a novice, but rewarding for everyone who takes the time to complete the project. With its notably awkward and fascinating texture, you will be sure to impress all who see this.
How To: Make an origami Kusudama Venus
In this Arts & Crafts video tutorial you will learn how to make an origami Kusudama Venus. For this project, you need square sheets of paper of different colors. First you fold a sheet diagonally across to form a triangle. Then fold it again to form a smaller triangle. Open up one triangle and fold it in to a square. Repeat this step with the other triangle also. Now the paper folded in to a square; ¼ the original size. Holding one square flat on the table, lift up the other and squeeze it d...
How To: Make a buckyball from folded paper with origami
To create an origami buckyball, you must start with a piece of paper cut into a triangle with each side about two inches long. Fold the corner of each side into the middle of the opposite side and then unfold to create creases that will be your guide. Next, fold a side up to the midpoint of the creases and repeat on all sides. This will create a star-like shape. Now, fold two sides in and pinch out the extreme, outer corner and repeat on all sides. This will create a small star inside your pa...
How To: Make a paper football with basic folding technique
If you want to know how to make a paper football easily, you should watch this. Things you'll need: paper, scissors. 1. Fold the paper vertically. 2. Fold little triangles starting at the bottom and working your way to the top. 3. When you get to the top, tuck the extra paper into the little pocket of the triangle 4. Flatten out the football. After following these simple steps, your football is now complete. You can now play paper football with your buddy.
How To: Fold Paper Airplane | F16 Fighting Falcon
Hi guys, Here is a tutorial video on how to make a paper plane model of a F16 Fighting Falcon.