How to Origami

This clip shows you how to make a bear cub. If origami animals are your passion, you can make a bear cub using 2 pieces of paper after watching this video.

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

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.

Unlike a real cat, this origami cat won't paw at you incessantely demanding a massage or jump out suddenly from atop the refrigerator to say hello. But like a real cat, this origami version is very cute and chubby. Take a look at this origami video to learn how to fold it.

Do you love doing origami projects? Watch this video tutorial to learn how to make a paper whirlybird origami. You will need paper, scissors and a paper clip.

Are you interested in the Japanese art of paper folding, Origami? Watch this video tutorial to learn how to origami a piece of paper into a triangular pyramid, also known as a tetrahedron This technique is also great for making a triangle for other origami models.

Aspiring ninjas, come hither! In this video, learn how to fold a sharp origami ninja star with paper and your folding skills! Get step-by-step instructions on how to fold this super ninja weapon out of paper in this free video.

This animation will show you how you can make a jack-o-lantern out of paper. An origami jack-o-lantern is the perfect trick or treat present for all the kids.

Looking to add specimens to your paper garden? Make a simple paper flower with origami, the traditional Japanese art of paper folding. This free origami video lesson presents complete instructions for making your own paper flowers from a sheet of folded paper. For more informa ...more

This video origami tutorial shows how to fold a V-Glider paper airplane. Never fold a boring paper airplane again. Follow along with this video and learn how to fold the V-Glider paper airplane; it's sure to impress class and office mates.

This video origami tutorial shows how to fold a little paper wishing star. Follow along with the instructions and demonstration to fold a strip of paper into a star shape. Watch this instructional video and learn how to fold a paper wishing star.

Check out this video to learn how to fold this modular origami model made of 30 Nick Robinson's trimodule modules.

After a next-level origami project? With this guide, you'll learn how to make a three-dimensional paper icosahedron 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 is something creative and useful to do with the mountains of paper constantly delivered. Try these different origami projects to recycle paper.

You don't need to be able to create crazy 100-side modular spheres to make beautiful origami projects. In fact, a great portion of the more popular origami projects are on the easier side (good news for sausagefingers like us). Check out this origami tutorial for beginners to ...more

Ngai Chun Cheung demonstrates classic origami models. How to fold an origami seahorse. Origami is the traditional Chinese and Japanese art of paper folding. The goal of this art is to create a representation of an object using geometric folds and crease patterns preferably w ...more

We're not quite sure what kind of flower this is - perhaps an iris? - but we do know it's really pretty! Craft a couple to make an everlasting boquet or just make one as a sweet present to give to a loved one by watching this video and getting the how-to. This origami tutoria ...more

This instructional origami video will show you how to fold a complex origami star. You will need twenty pieces of scrap paper complete this origami project. When you are finished folding this difficult origami star, you can hang it above your bed to remind you of the cosmos.

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

Watch this two part instructional origami video to fold an origami baby bird. You only need one piece of origami paper to complete this origami project. When completed, this cute origami baby bird can stand on its own. Part 1 of 2 - How to Fold an origami baby bird. Part 2 of ...more

Fold a zany origami zebra. It's fun!

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 ...more

You don't need to be an origami magician in order to spin marvelous creatures and critters out of thin air using nothing but paper and your super dexterous fingers. In fact, lots of origami projects that you've admired (cranes, roses, swans) can easily be folded by just about ...more

This video origami tutorial shows how to use the Japanese art of paper folding to create an origami horse. Learn this great little origami horse - who will do a flip through the air when you tap his tail! Follow along with this instructional video and fold your own.

These are the pianos of concert halls, of greats like Mozart and Beethoven, and of piano masterpieces that still set the standard for good music production. Grand pianos are large and a bit ostentatious, yes, but they create a deep, resonant sound that tugs on your heart strin ...more

You can learn how to fold a 5 point star. You start with one sheet of blank paper and fold it in half. You mark a halfway point on the bottom and then you fold the paper to that point.

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

With this guide, you'll learn how to make a folded-paper Santa Claus 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 started making your own colorful paper St. Nick, ...more

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

Learn how to make an origami candy cane. This Christmas how to video to the tune of Jingle Bell Rock demonstrates how to fold an origami candy cane. Fun origami Christmas craft!

While it's true that Christmas wreaths are traditionally meant to go on your front door, you needn't think so inside the box when it comes to the donut-shaped Christmas decor. Check out this crafting video to learn how to make a dual-colored origami wreath that you can hang a ...more

Get ready to impress your friends and family with a cool holiday paper project! Join in on the fun as Origami instructor, Michael LaFosse shows the step by step folds for an amazing holiday wreath! It's a perfect gift for your favorite teacher. Follow along with this video ori ...more

If you've ever read the "Harry Potter" series before than you know that the phoenix symbolizes rebirth and rejuvenation. They've been positive beacons for ages, so why not see the glass half full by making your own mini phoenix? Check out this video to learn how to fold a tra ...more

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

This is a really cute origami toy - watch the monkey climb the mountain! Simple to make, and the kids love it! Learn how to fold this origami monkey climbing the mountain by using the Japanese art of paper folding as shown in this video tutorial.

Add a fire-breathing behemoth to your paper-based bestiary. Make an easy, elegant paper dragon toy using origami, the traditional Japanese folk art of paper folding. This free origami video lesson presents complete instructions on how to make your own dragons from folded paper ...more

The kawasaki rose, named after famous origami folder and theorist Toshikazu Kawasaki, is known for its innovative geometric folds and mirror-symmetric crease patterns. In other words, his origami designs are hard to fold. But the results are surely worth it. Take a look at hi ...more

Fold an origami giraffe like Joost Langeveld. Enjoy!

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

Want a super awesome way to serve your salt and pepper that's not in your run-of-the-mill salt and pepper shakers? Then try popping your table seasonings into this awesome geometric salt cellar. It has four different compartments for you to place whatever you like tossing on y ...more

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. Fold one of these ginormous babies for Christmas and you're sure to have a holiday conversation starter at your festive af ...more

Mrs. and Mrs. Hand instruct you on how to fold an origami beating heart! Yes, you do need a Mrs. and Mr. hand to make one.

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

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

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

Watch this instructional origami video to fold a traditional origami lily or iris flower. This is a simple origami project but it may help to look at an instruction booklet in addition to following the visual guidelines. Fold several of these origami flowers and add wooden ste ...more

Detailed explanation for making an origami Hyacinth. Folded and designed by Joost Langeveld

This tutorial video shows how to make an origami bird base. As you might guess from the name, the bird base is used when making the traditional origami crane; however, it can be used as a starting point for other origami patterns as well, so it's good to learn how to make this ...more

This video shows you how to make an origami Lilly.

Learn how to make an origami manatee with expert tips on folding origami animals in this free video series on Japanese art. Part 1 of 9 - How to Make an origami manatee. Make an origami manatee - Part 2 of 9. Click through to watch this video on expertvillage.com Make an origa ...more

Convert old magazines into luck with this video guide! This video tutorial will show you how to create lucky stars from strips of old magazines using origami, the traditional Japanese folk art of paper folding. For a step-by-step overview of the entire folding process, and to ...more

Want to give a special someone your heart (but maintain vital functioning)? Make a paper heart using origami, the traditional Japanese folk art of paper folding. This free origami video lesson presents complete instructions on how to make your own paper hearts from folded pape ...more

It doesn't take much time to fold this pretty pink origami flower. Have fun!

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

Now that spring is approaching swiftly, it's officially going to be wedding season. That means lots of fanciful soirees, the Wedding March played so often you can hear it in your sleep, and bride and grooms floating towards the pasto to say their I Dos. Gift the groom or the ...more

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

In this video, we learn how to create an easy origami paper rose. First, take a piece of paper and fold it into a square. After this, unfold it and then reverse the fold the opposite way. Now, take the middle of the paper as you are folding and make a square out of it. Fold do ...more