Cool and Easy Origami

Watch this instructional video on folding an origami snake or serpent.

We've noticed that the more realistic an origami project looks, the harder it is to fold. But that's not true with these origami French fries. Whether you're looking at them from afar or up close, they look almost good enough to chow down on.

Does it get any cuter than an origami strawberry? We think not. Whether you're itching for spring or just need something fun to do to pass the time, you can produce these lifelike mini strawberries in no time. Check out this origami video to learn how to fold these babies.

As kids, we had dreams of becoming a fighter pilot, menacing enemies and saving the day with our stealth fighter plane. Needless to say, our pipe dreams kind of went bust, but that doesn't mean we still don't dream of piloting one of those things! If you've always had a fasci ...more

It's safe to say that this is one ape that you won't soon see climbing the side of the Empire State Building, terrorizing Wall Street snubs and taking damsels in distress at his whim. After all, this ape is teeny and also a bit flimsy in the muscle department, since he's made ...more

Want to know what the future holds in store for you? With this guide, you'll learn how to make a fortune-teller toy with 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 st ...more

This project is great for anyone who is new to origami, or a project you can do with your kids. Take a regular piece of origami paper (10 cm by 10 cm) and follow the instructions in this video to fold your own origami fox.

Looking to add specimens to your paper menagerie? Make a butterfly with origami, the traditional Japanese art of paper folding. This free origami video lesson presents complete instructions for making your own butterfly from a sheet of folded paper. For more information, and t ...more

Take a square piece of paper and fold in half. Open the paper crease from the other side and mark it as previously. Unlock it you will see the 4 marking of a square while opening it. Take one corner, wrap it to the center, bend the fold from the center like a rectangle. Fr ...more

Learn to make an origami flower with just a few easy steps in this video tutorial! 1. Use an 8 inch by 11 inch piece of paper. 2. Fold the corner to the edge of the paper and cut to make a square. 3. Fold the opposite direction to have a cross running through the center of th ...more

Looking to add a new specimen to your paper menagerie? Something easy? You're in luck. This free origami video lesson presents complete instructions on how to make a swan from folded paper. For more information, and to get started making paper swans yourself, take a look!

Grow your paper garden as well as your knowledge of origami by making fun, decorative paper roses. This video tutorial presents a complete, step-by-step overview of how to make paper roses using origami, the traditional Japanese folk art of paper folding. For more information, ...more

Make sure you have perfected the triangle before moving onto this part of 3-D origami. This tutorial shows you how to make limbs (or any other kind of appendage or protrusion) sturdy and easily for your next 3-D origami project.

If you're sitting in class wondering why the clock seems to have its minute hand stuck and unable to move itself to 2 PM so you can get the hell out of school, pass the time quickly by folding this fun origami dollar bill ring. Easy and cool, it's a great way to hone your orig ...more

Looking for a unique and inexpensive place to store your small possessions? In this two part tutorial, learn how to fold an origami jewelry box. All you need is paper and your fingers. This is a very cool origami project that is fun and easy to learn. Part 1 of 2 - How to Fold ...more

An easy step by step video instruction on how to fold a really cool looking and flyable model of the "Nighthawk" Stealth fighter.

If you're interested in taking up the art of origami, this next tutorial is very helpful and shows you how to make a cool looking flower. This video is a tutorial on how to make an origami flower. These instructions are easy to follow and can help produce a colorful looking pi ...more

Ninja stars are pretty cool. They are easy to throw and make fun toys as well as decorations. In this tutorial, learn how to fold your own star using Japanese origami techniques. This star turns out very polished looking but is actually pretty easy to fold. So, grab some paper ...more

Money origami (or dollar bill) origami is cheap, fun, simple, and cute. It only takes a dollar bill with some folding paper skills to make some really cool stuff. Spend that spare dollar in your pocket on some good old fashioned creativity -- you will end up with a cool puffy ...more

What's better than one origami boomerang that comes back to you all cool-like? Two origami boomerangs taped together, of course! Now of course you're thinking, "but that's not a boomerang at all and it won't come back to you!," but check out this video and you'll see there's a ...more

These adorable origami stellated octahedrons commonly provoke fits of jealousy within real stars, who envy their smooth folds and pretty peaks. Learn how to fold a stellated octahedron with this easy tutorial. Then, when you've perfected your origami star-folding skills, crea ...more

Snails are such cool cats. While we humans labor the day away in a whirlwind of errands and obligations, snails take their time wherever they choose to go. As such, we can learn a bit about taking it easy and relaxing from these small wisdom bearers. To create your own zen sn ...more

Learn how to make a cool origami flapping bird with this origami animation. Follow along with each step to learn each origami fold. Origami is a Japanese art and enjoyable pastime, so check out this origami video to learn how to fold a flapping bird! Origami a flapping bird wi ...more

Want to hone your origami folding skills but don't want to go through the monetary trouble of purchasing (sometimes pricey) origami paper? Then worry not; simply watch this easy origami tutorial to learn how to fold a basic cube using a single dollar bill (which we hope you ha ...more

Flip, flip, flip, flip to infinity! This crafty how-to shows you how to create a super cool, origami square that can flip over and over again! A clear, concise video, teaching you how to make this little project that's sure to keep your hands busy for ages!

Don't leave your precious kawasaki roses exposed to prying eyes! Cover your flowers with a sheath of modesty by attaching them to origami rose leaves. These rose leaves act more than just to preserve your kawasaki rose's modesty; they also act as a stable base so your flower ...more

A memorable and well thought out Father's Day present doesn't have to be expensive or outrageous. In fact, some of the most cherished gifts are handmade, espeically when it comes to gifts that feature warm family photographs. In this origami tutorial, you'll learn how to crea ...more

Just as night follows day, the summer and fall baby season follows wedding season in the spring. Lots of cute young ones seem to get popped out by the dozen during the summer, often prompting baby showers and other baby-themed events. If you know a mommy who's having a child ...more

If you think about it, beds are a divine resting place. Free of outside distractions (we're hoping you don't bring your iPad and Blackberry into bed), warm, and cozy, a bad is the perfect place to just unwind, relax, and recharge. Which is why we're feeling more relaxed alrea ...more

This video will show you how to perform a really cool, easy coin trick with only two different coins and your hands. The effect is that you throw one of the coins up in the air, catch it, and reveal the other coin, which the audience has not seen yet. You accomplish this by sw ...more

Bunnies are the last things you'd expect to eat your face off, but behind those cute, beady eyes and fuzzy fur lies a ferocious monster just waiting to get out. Or at least that's the case with this fiendish rabbit monster. With teeth so sharp they'd make Edward Cullen cower ...more

Were hermit crabs named after hermits or hermits named after hermit crabs? Either way, we know that hermit crabs are major homebodies. Like, to the point that they almost NEVER leave their homes to come out unless they're visiting another shell...their future shell, that is, w ...more

Munch's The Scream is one of the world's most famous paintings, and at least since it was painted people have had a fascination with images of larger-than-life mouths screaming. This video will show you how to use Photoshop to create some cool screaming face effects, like maki ...more

This video tutorial will show you how to create a hair look like Rikku from Final Fantasy part 3. This hairstyle is totally perfect for Cosplay, or if you are daring - everyday wear! So, follow along with this clip and do your hair in this super easy, super cool Japanese inspi ...more

Techno-Guru Brian of My Home 2.0 shows how to make a really easy and cool surface for painting and doodling...with light!

These instructional animated slides teach you how to easily fold a long paper box with heart ornament Japanese style. Learn how to use the Japanese art of origami to make your own long paper box with heart ornament. Use the start, stop, forward and back buttons to easily follo ...more

These instructional animated slides teach you how to easily fold a paper plane Japanese style. Learn how to use the Japanese art of origami to make your own paper plane. Use the start, stop, forward and back buttons to easily follow along. You can also speed up the instruction ...more

These instructional animated slides teach you how to easily fold a paper plane Japanese style. Learn how to use the Japanese art of origami to make your own paper plane. Use the start, stop, forward and back buttons to easily follow along. You can also speed up the instruction ...more

These instructional animated slides teach you how to easily fold a paper plane Japanese style. Learn how to use the Japanese art of origami to make your own paper plane. Use the start, stop, forward and back buttons to easily follow along. You can also speed up the instruction ...more

These instructional animated slides teach you how to easily fold a paper heart stand Japanese style. Learn how to use the Japanese art of origami to make your own paper heart stand. Use the start, stop, forward and back buttons to easily follow along. You can also speed up the ...more

These instructional animated slides teach you how to easily fold a paper heart with wings Japanese style. Learn how to use the Japanese art of origami to make your own paper heart with wings. Use the start, stop, forward and back buttons to easily follow along. You can also sp ...more

These instructional animated slides teach you how to easily fold a paper reindeer Japanese style. Learn how to use the Japanese art of origami to make your own paper reindeer. Use the start, stop, forward and back buttons to easily follow along. You can also speed up the instr ...more

These instructional animated slides teach you how to easily fold a short paper candle Japanese style. Learn how to use the Japanese art of origami to make your own short paper candle. Use the start, stop, forward and back buttons to easily follow along. You can also speed up t ...more

These instructional animated slides teach you how to easily fold a paper tree Japanese style. Learn how to use the Japanese art of origami to make your own paper tree. Use the start, stop, forward and back buttons to easily follow along. You can also speed up the instructional ...more

These instructional animated slides teach you how to easily fold a paper pointed star Japanese style. Learn how to use the Japanese art of origami to make your own paper pointed star. Use the start, stop, forward and back buttons to easily follow along. You can also speed up t ...more

These instructional animated slides teach you how to easily fold a paper six point star Japanese style. Learn how to use the Japanese art of origami to make your own paper six point star. Use the start, stop, forward and back buttons to easily follow along. You can also speed ...more

These instructional animated slides teach you how to easily fold a paper crocodile Japanese style. Learn how to use the Japanese art of origami to make your own paper crocodile. Use the start, stop, forward and back buttons to easily follow along. You can also speed up the ins ...more

These instructional animated slides teach you how to easily fold a sitting paper chicken Japanese style. Learn how to use the Japanese art of origami to make your own paper chicken. Use the start, stop, forward and back buttons to easily follow along. You can also speed up the ...more