Origami Features
News: Larger Than Life Origami Boat
Artist Frank Bölter created a life-sized origami boat to sail up the Elbe. The boat cost £110 to construct back in '97 (today's conversion rate would put that at $175). The boat is 30 feet long, and weighs 55 pounds. It took 2 hours to construct, using a 170 square meter sheet of paper.
How To: Origami realistic birds of paradise flowers
Birds of paradise flowers are strong and architectural in appearance, making them the perfect models for origami projects.
How To: Origami a lantern of papercraft
Review these simple steps to fold an simple and charming origami lantern. You only need a small piece of origami paper and a pair of scissors. This paper ornament and others can be used as decorations for Tanabata, the Japanese festival of stars. It is possible to attach several of these paper lanterns to a string of lights and illuminate your work.
How To: Origami a sturdy geometric Icosahedron model
This origami Icosahedron is a very sturdy modular model and it is very attractive. Origami is the timeless art of Japanese paper folding. Watch this origami how to video to learn how to fold the Icosahedron. Origami is a fun craft and your models make nice, homemade gifts. Practice makes perfect.
How To: Fold an origami Eiffel Tower using European Euros
The biggest determent to doing origami, other than time and complexity when you get to harder pieces, is quite simply the origami paper. It doesn't cost much, but like any type of crafting it does require some monetary devotion.
How To: Fold a mini cute origami cactus
We know it's not quite summer yet (in fact, we've got a LONG ways to go until sunny skies and beachcombing become facts of life).
How To: Origami a lesser stellated dodecahedron
This modular origami ball requires thirty (30) units. After folding all the pieces, assemble them as shown to make a spiked ball.
How To: Origami a pop-up Jack in the Box
Reach new levels of creepiness in your origami hobby by learning how to tuck and fold this origami Jack in the Box. The origami project takes an afternoon to make (the video itself is about an hour long) but the priceless expression on the face of your friend (who happens to have a mortal fear of clowns) will be well worth it.
How To: Make a Origami Flower Ball
In this tutorial, I will show you how to make an Origami flower ball. Welcome to our Origami and Quilling for beginners series :) In this videos we use Paper Art to do some cool things that you can sell them, give them like a gift and more :)Enjoy!
How To: Origami a star box
Ngai Chun Cheung demonstrates classic origami models. How to fold an origami star box.
How To: Origami a cuboctahedron from curler units
How can such simple units (only 12 pieces of paper) look so awesome!
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 unicorn
This is a two part video demonstrating how to fold the origami model "Unicorn" that John Montroll designed. John kindly gave me permission to make this video accessible to you.
How To: Fold a seven-point star using origami
Mastered pentagrams and hexagrams? There's only one place to go: heptagrams! With this guide, you'll learn how to make seven-pointed stars with 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 seven-sided stars, watch this free origami lesson.
How To: Origami a water bomb tessellation
This is one water bomb that's more postmodern art than scary - though fun - splashy summertime weapon. Using intricate tessellated origami folds and a drawn-on grid you'll learn how to create this interesting shape.
How To: Fold a geometric origami gift box with an abstract design
This beautiful geometric box, which reminds us of midcentury abstract expressionist paintings, is a wonderful handmade way to showcase a Valentine's Day gift for your sweetheart.
How To: Fold an origami swan that flaps its wings
Looking to add a rare and exotic specimen to your paper menagerie? Make a swan with flappable wings using origami, the traditional Japanese folk art of paper folding. This free origami video lesson presents complete instructions on how to make your own swans from folded paper. For more information, and to get started making paper waterfoul yourself, take a look!
How To: Make an Origami Owl
Easy origami owl video tutorial step by step: Difficulty: Easy
How To: Fold a paper crown for your head
In this tutorial we learn how to fold a paper crown for your head. First take a piece of paper and fold it into a triangle. Next, fold the edge of the paper over, then tear it off at the crease. Next, fold the paper in half and then fold in half again, so it looks like a square. After this, unfold it and fold the paper together so both sides touch the middle crease. Now, fold one half of the flap on the inside and do this on both sides. Now, fold the side back on both sides, and then open up ...
How To: Fold an intermediate origami owl
Owls have always held a certain charm for us - they're creatures of the night and fierce, unwavering predators, but at the same time they're quite fluffy and chubby.
How To: Fold a triangle origami box
The Amazing Origami channel takes you through step by step instructions of how to build a triangle origami box in this video. Six pieces of origami paper, three different colors, are all the supplies you will need to make your very own box! First, separate the origami paper into two groups of three, all three colors should be in both groups. These groups will make the top and bottom of your box. The three pieces of paper used for the bottom will all use the same folding technique, this is als...
How To: Fold a Paper Origami Crane
This tutorial will show you how to make origami cranes, one of the most popular and elegant origami shapes. The folds are a little complicated for beginners to learn, but once you've completed one, the next will be much easier. An ancient Japanese legend says that if you fold 1000 cranes, your wish will be granted. Why not try it, and see if it's true?
How To: Origami your own CD sleeves
This instructional origami video shows how to make your own sleeves to protect your CD's, DVD's and most video games. Making these covers out of old magazine pages is a good way to recycle and also save yourself a little money since you won't need to buy plastic CD cases any more. Follow these steps to learn how to origami cd sleeves.
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: Make an origami basket from two square sheets of paper
With this guide, you'll learn how to make a small paper basket using origami, the traditional art of Japanese paper folding. For more information, including a step-by-step overview of the folding process, as well as to get started making your own colorful paper baskets, watch this free origami lesson.
How To: Make 3D Origami Santa Claus
In the video below are instructions to make 3D origami Santa Claus. You will need triangles with the next colors:
How To: Origami a bird of paradise
Learn how to make an origami bird of paradise with expert tips for a master origami artist in this free online origami craft video clip.
How To: Fold an easy origami goldfish for beginners
We know that there is some seriously impressive origami out there. From 30-sided modular origami spheres to magic cubes and advanced, rounded figures like dragons, the world of origami offers so much to create if only you practice.
How To: Fold a jumping jack origami paper toy
Paper. It's usually just for writing, but for origamists, there's no lead or ink involved. It's all about the precision of the hand, the delicate touch. It's origami, not hunting with buckshot.
How To: Make a paper shuriken (ninja star)
How To Make A Paper Shuriken (Ninja Star). Be sure to click on Chapter Two for the final step, with better detailed explanation. The first video is just a visual demonstration on how to fold a ninja star.
How To: Fold an easy origami leek vegetable for beginners
You may not enjoy eating leeks because you think they're icky vegetables, but you'll certainly enjoy folding them! Check out this origami folding tutorial to learn how to make a leek out of paper.
How To: Fold a simple five petal origami lily
Now that spring is almost upon us, it's time to shed your winter clothes, shovel the snow off the doorstep, and start your spring crafting! There's no better way to celebrate the return of life and color than with a flower origami craft.
How To: Make a double origami crane
Down on your luck? Don't take any chances. Learn to make a clever variation of the most basic of origami sculptures, the lucky paper crane. This video tutorial presents a complete, step-by-step overview of how to make a "double" crane using origami, the traditional Japanese folk art of paper folding. For more information, and to get started making your own paper birds, watch this arts-and-crafts guide.
How To: Origami a cute standing dog
Are you tired of folding the same old flapping cranes and teeny lucky stars? Break out of your folding mold by trying a new origami fold for a change. In this video, you'll learn how to fold an origami dog that stands, barks, and even fetches its own water (okay, maybe not the last two).
How To: Origami a paper plane jetfighter with Joost Langeveld
Paper plane designed by Joost Langeveld. This one is not very difficult to fold and flies like a rocket. Just a little glue needed.
How To: Origami French fries
Learn how to make origami French fries and pouch. You'll need a square of paper for the origami pouch and more paper for the origami French fries.
How To: Fold a cherry blossom flower from an origami bird base
Looking to add a rare and exotic specimen to your paper garden? Make a paper cherry blossom using origami, the traditional Japanese folk art of paper folding. Specifically, this free video origami lesson demonstrates how to make a cherry blossom taking an origami bird base as a starting point. For more information, and to get started making your own paper sakura, take a look!
How To: Fold a gigantic origami stellated dodecahedron for Christmas
You're probably wondering what the hell a "stellated dodecahedron" is. Well, in short, a stellated dodecahedron is just fancy jargon for a 12-sided star.
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 Dragon (Akira Yoshizawa)
Learn how to make an origami dragon design by the famous origami master Akira Yoshizawa from the book Origami Museum Animals.