Art of Paper Folding

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 sever ...more

Here are some step by step instructions for how to fold and assemble Yami Yamauchi's origami fireworks. This modular unit uses 12 sheets of paper. A bone folder can be helpful for making creases. After it's completed, this sturdy origami firework can be rotated to reveal a kal ...more

Watch this simple instructional video and learn how to turn a paper square into several other polygons. These basic origami projects also serve as edifying practice in simple geometry. You can fold an equilateral triangle, a regular hexagon, and a regular octagon from square o ...more

Watch this instructional video and make an origami hydrangea. It's many tiny pieces can be glued to a flat surface to decorate cards and letters. The video includes verbal instructions in Japanese, although the visual guide is quite clear. You will need a piece of colored orig ...more

This origami light saber actually needs a rectangular piece of paper, instead of the traditional origami square paper. This video demonstration uses foil origami paper, for an authentic look and finish. Watch this video origami tutorial and learn how to fold an origami lightsa ...more

This origami video will show you how you can fold your very own rose out of some toilet paper.

With a proficiency in origami and a handful of paper, a skilled paper folder can take over the world. But what will they carry their spoils in? This video will teach you how you can fold your own blow-up origami box. You can put whatever you want in it, from treasure to failed ...more

Pacman is gaining in popularity lately due to the game's 30 year anniversary. If you would like to take Pacman out of the game and into real life, check out this tutorial. In this video, you will learn how to fold an origami version of Pacman with one sheet of paper. This lit ...more

Paper napkins add an element of class to any restaurant or dinner party. In this video, learn how to fold your party napkins into a cool candle shape in less than 60 seconds. Your napkins will be so nice that no one will want to unfold them! So, follow this tutorial and set yo ...more

After a brief introduction, learn how to fold an origami monkey. You will need one large piece of origami paper. These simple visual guidelines function as a helpful addition to any instruction booklet. When completed, this very cute traditional Japanese origami monkey should ...more

Watch this instructional origami video to fold an origami cat. You need one piece of origami paper to complete this project. Use these visual guidelines on some of the more difficult folds. If you fold your origami cat correctly, your cat should be able to stand on its own.

Watch this instructional origami video to fold an origami fox. These visual guidelines will help you through some of the more difficult folds. This origami fox involves a lot of triangular folds. If you fold correctly, the paper fox should be able to stand on it's own. Or, ben ...more

Watch this instructional origami video to fold a traditional Japanese origami napkin ring. You won't need an instruction book to complete this project. These origami napkin rings are functional objects and can be used at dinner parties and other occasions.

Follow this example to fold an origami six pointed star. This video provides clear visual examples so that you will not need an instruction booklet. This six pointed star can be folded from a single piece of silver origami paper. The six pointed star is sometimes used as an or ...more

This video origami tutorial provides instruction on how to make icosidodecahedron out of Dave Mitchell's electra modules. This piece is a great example of modular origami, which is an origami project that requires multiple sheets of paper instead of one simple square. Watch th ...more

This video origami tutorial shows how to transform a single sheet of square paper into an eight point star. Follow along with the demonstrator as she folds up this origami project. Watch this instructional video and learn how to origami a folded 8 point star.

This video origami tutorial shows how to fold any piece of paper into a shuriken, or Japanese ninja star. Every good ninja should know how to make their own shuriken. Follow along with this instructional video and learn how to fold your own.

This instructional video shows how to make a pocket shaped card envelope. Learn how to fold and decorate this precious and unique envelope out of fancy craft paper.

This video tutorial shows how to make a bracelet out of paper. Learn how to fold origami jewelry. Part 1 of 2 - How to Fold an origami bracelet. Part 2 of 2 - How to Fold an origami bracelet.

This video will teach how to make a pinwheel. Learn how to fold a ninja star out of paper. Part 1 of 2 - How to Make an origami pinwheel. Part 2 of 2 - How to Make an origami pinwheel.

Is your repertoire of origami reptiles repugnant? Well fear not, because with this tutorial video, you can learn to fold your very own origami cobra. Just make you don't get a paper cut when you fold the fangs.

Is your origami aquarium all washed up? Well, with this video, you can learn to fold your very own origami Angelfish. This fish will surely bring some life back into your aquatic paper environment.

Origami war is pointless and hurts everyone. Here is a demonstrational video on how you can fold your very own origami peace dove to help stop all that wanton paper cut violence.

With origami skills and some paper, you can make pretty much anything. This demonstrational video will show you how you can fold your own origami puppy.

Learn how to fold a paper peacock. Make an origami a peacock. Click through to watch this video on livevideo.com

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to make paper gift bows. Begin by cutting 12 one inch wide strips of paper. Then fold the strip over to itself to create a cone shape and tape it together to hold it. Do the same for the other 3 strips. This will be the bottom of the b ...more

In this video, 305 Nicky shows the viewers how to clean up a penny by using Tabasco sauce. You will need a piece of sturdy paper towel, Tabasco sauce, and an old penny. Next, fold the paper towel into fourths and put the penny on top of the paper towel. Open the Tabasco sauce ...more

In this video clip series Courtney Hester will show you some great arts and crafts ideas using tissue paper. Part 1 of 8 - How to Make tissue paper crafts. Make tissue paper crafts - Part 2 of 8. Click through to watch this video on expertvillage.com Make tissue paper crafts - ...more

In a special Mother's Day installment of their weekly instructional series on Chinese painting, Blue Heron Art's Henry teaches us to paint Chinese Carnations in watercolor, with calligraphy highlights done in ink with a brush. His grace and accuracy with both the watercolor an ...more

Artificial flowers are a wonderful way to add joy and color to your home without the cost or mess of freshly cut flowers. They don’t need to be watered but they can get dusty. Keep your artificial flowers shining brightly with this simple trick. Artificial flowers gathering d ...more

In this video Anthony teaches you how to make a hat from newspaper. If you want to make a hat out of newspaper, do the following: Take the middle section of the newspaper, where you have two pages that are attached. Fold the two pages at the center crease. Make two triangles i ...more

Learn how to make an origami truncated tetrahedron. Get a paper circle and tape. Fold the circle in half twice. Fold one side down the the middle of circle; fold other sides as well so it forms a perfect triangle. Then fold one point of the triangle and repeat other two sides ...more

Wrapping leather is the least of your worries when it comes to the meticulous and dexterous art of making jewelry. IIf you have the basic jewelry making skills down, doing this wire-wrap on leather should be a cinch.. This demonstration video will help walk you through the pro ...more

Have some time to kill between classes? Entertain your friends, or make new ones with this number prediction trick. Just make sure you have a calculator on hand and you’re ready to bring joy and amazement to the table. Your friends will think you can read minds when you use o ...more

In this how-to video series, learn how to make artificial flowers out of tissue paper from artist Neha Ahuja. Neha will demonstrate all the steps for making artificial flowers including how to combine tissue paper to make artificial flowers, how to fold the tissue paper, how t ...more

Mosaics are a cool type of art. You can use mosaics to liven up your home or garden and they are cheap and fun to make. Check out this video for tips and instructions for making mosaics. You Will Need • Fiberboard • Pencil • Ceramic and glass • Adhesive glue • Strips of w ...more

If you can’t find the man of your dreams or maybe you’re looking for a new buddy, you can always stop looking and just draw him. After completing the basics your can style him and create whatever mood and features you like. Drawing the male body is a challenge for anyone just ...more

You don’t need a camera to recreate a picture you see. Choose and object and with only a pen and pencil you can recreate that object as a sketch. Take your time, and choose somewhere quite where you can focus on your creation. “Less is more” is the idea behind line drawing. C ...more

Keep the kids learning and entertained with this fun pinwheel project. Summer is a great time for family activities, and these Fourth of July pinwheels are a math lesson, craft project and decoration-making session all-in-one. Video: . You will need: * 2 8" x 8" pieces of car ...more

In this nail art tutorial you will learn how to create a pretty pink nail design. You will need 23 Heaven by Sally Hansen Advanced Hard as Nails, French tips white nail polish by Sally Hansen Hard as Nails, fine and medium brushes. To make the medium brush, take an old ugly n ...more

Learn how to draw caricatures of people, faces, and animals in this art instruction video. Our expert sketch artist will show you techniques for exaggerating the facial features, a cornerstone of caricature work. He’ll also give you some tips on what tools to use—what types of ...more

Decorate your child's room with this fun method. A projector is not longer just for classrooms or slide-shows. Project a vibrant picture on to a wall and you have a temporary stencil, and the only thing you need to do is add your artistic touch. Ready to think outside the can ...more

Watch this instructional origami video to learn how to fold an origami paper dragon. This is a fairly difficult origami dragon to fold, and it deviates a bit from the more traditional Japanese origami dragon. You may want to use a pen to further sculpt the dragon wings.

Watch this instructional video to fold a traditional Japanese origami morning glory. You will need a colored piece of origami paper for the flower blossom and a green piece of origami paper for the folded leaf. You will also need a pair of scissors and a small amount of glue. ...more

This video shows you how to make an origami jumping frog whose body can be inflated. You will need one piece of origami paper to complete this project. Follow these simple instructions to fold your own cute jumping frog.

Follow the examples shown in this instructional video to learn how to fold an origami rose leaf. The origami rose leaf can decorate a previously completed paper rose, but also deserves some attention of its own. The step by step visuals are helpful on some of the tiny folds re ...more