How to Origami

Napkin origami! With this short video tutorial, you'll see how to fold an origami bishop's cap napkin design. Decorative origami napkins are perfect for any table and any occasion. Folding napkins into 3D objects is not only beautiful on the table, but fascinating. Origami nap ...more

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

To fold an origami mandala heart you need to follow the steps below. First cut 2 triangles out of the paper you have, fold one of the triangles in half. Then, unfold the folded in half triangle and fold the top of the triangle down about two thirds of the paper. In this stage ...more

Check out this method for folding the origami model "Kawasaki New Rose" diagramed by Winson Chan.

Okay, so watching "The Princess Diaries" gave us something of a princess complex. Come on, what girl doesn't want to own her own country (however small and fake), have Julie Andrews as her grandma, and be driven to even trivial places like the nail salon in a limo? Sounds good ...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

Ana Maria, an origami artist, shows you how to make an origami angelfish. Her video explains in step-by-step detail how to make one of these cute paper folded creatures. By viewing her high-resolution video you can create an angelfish in less than 5 minutes. The video is by Ha ...more

New to origami? Looking for an easy project? You're in luck. Make a classic-style crane using origami, the traditional Japanese folk art of paper folding. This free origami video lesson presents complete instructions on how to make your own crane from folded paper. For more in ...more

In our opinion, fake flowers are much better than the real things. While we're never going to turn down a handsome lad knocking at our door with a bursting bouquet of peonies in one hand and a box of chocolates in the other, fake flowers - in origami form - last far longer. M ...more

In this video we will learn how to make orikane heads, often called the Water bomb. Learn the art of Money Origami and start folding dollar bills instantly. Money Origami is an easy hobby to learn and certainly a fantastic skill to have. Money Origami is relaxing, so learn to ...more

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

Penguins are chubby and their booties sway from side to side when they walk, and as such we have deemed them the cutest creatures in the world. If you have a penguin lover in your life, then he or she will simply delight over these chubby origami penguins.

Make an origami snail. This video is in Spanish.

Fold an origami owl. Origami Club in English is a free origami information site, with origami animations and origami diagrams. Diagrams for each origami works are printable on B5 and A4 paper. These instructional animated slides teach you how to easily fold an owl Japanese ...more

Fold an origami lion face. Origami Club in English is a free origami information site, with origami animations and origami diagrams. Diagrams for each origami works are printable on B5 and A4 paper. These instructional animated slides teach you how to easily fold a lion fac ...more

Is your love of music only surpassed by your love of easy craft projects? Boy, are you in luck. This video tutorial demonstrates how to make a miniature paper piano using origami, the traditional Japanese folk art of paper folding. For detailed instructions, and to get started ...more

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

Follow this simple yet clear example to make your own origami flower shaped box. The step by step process will allow you to complete some of the more difficult folds that go into creating this tulip shaped container. Unlike other origami containers, this tulip cup is neither b ...more

Origami amaryllis folded and designed by Joost Langeveld. The stem for this flower is made of two large papers. The flowers themselves are not very difficult to fold. This is an origami tutorial brought to you by Joost Langeveld origami, a dutch origami artist. Joost offers s ...more

Check out this video to learn how to make three things using the same piece of paper: a hat, boat, and shirt.

With this guide, you'll learn how to make a cookie bowl from folded paper 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 folded-paper cookie ...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 an easy paper heart Japanese style. Learn how to use the Japanese art of origami to make your own easy paper heart. Use the start, stop, forward and back buttons to easily follow along. You can also speed up the ...more

Origami a chicken that lays an egg.

Looking to add a specimen to your paper garden? Make a 3D paper lotus flower using origami, the traditional Japanese folk art of paper folding. This free origami video lesson presents complete instructions on how to make your own lotus blossoms from folded paper. For more info ...more

This video demonstrates how to fold an origami heart. If you are a beginner, this is the video for you! This is a very simple model, and I thought it would be perfect for Valentine's Day! Even though this model is very simple, it has a very nice outcome when complete! For som ...more

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

Tell your sweetheart he or she has stolen your heart by giving them this adorable two color Valentine's Day heart. Made from white a red paper, it metaphorically symbolizes two parts of a whole coming together. Check out this origami tutorial to learn how to craft this beauti ...more

The people from openorigami.net demonstrate how to make an origami roadrunner.

Time to get your fold on people! This clear and concise how-to shows you what you need to do to create this simple, origami cat. A nice top down shot lets you see every bend and fold to make this paper cat come to life.

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

Learn how to make an origami rose. This is not an easy project, so it would be better for intermediates or advanced folders to make the origami rose.

Fold your own origami paper boat by watching this instructional video.

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

Grow your paper garden with this crafty how-to. This video tutorial presents a complete, step-by-step overview of how to make a paper Arum lily using origami, the traditional Japanese folk art of paper folding. For more information, and to get started making your own paper bul ...more

Learn how to fold a box apple out of paper.

Learn how to make an origami paper buffet server for kids. This origami animation is brief and to the point. If you are looking for a no frills origami tutorial, this video is for you! Learn how to make a cute origami napkin to hold your silverware.

This video origami tutorial shows how to use the traditional Japanese art of paper folding to make shapes; in this case, a trash can. All you need is a single sheet of paper. Learn how to origami a trash can by watching this instructional video.

Fold an origami frog face. Origami Club in English is a free origami information site, with origami animations and origami diagrams. Diagrams for each origami works are printable on B5 and A4 paper. These instructional animated slides teach you how to easily fold a frog fac ...more

Want to give that special someone your heart (and maintain vital functioning)? With this guide, you'll learn how to make a folded-paper hearts with origami, the traditional Japanese folk art of paper folding. For more information, including a step-by-step overview of the foldi ...more

Love the look of 3-D origami, and looking for a way you can replicate it for yourself? This tutorial shows you how to start with cutting your own rectangles, and then demonstrated how you can fold the interlaced triangles easily. Part 1 of 2 - How to Master the art of folding ...more

Learn how to make an origami clapping seal out of a square piece of paper.

This 3D animation demonstrates how to fold the famous origami model "Hungry Bat", a great Halloween fold! Just take a piece of square paper, and fold along with this 3D animation to get the Hungry Bat! Memorize it (it's really easy!) and show off your skills at your next Hallo ...more

Got a niece who loves playing make believe in her doll house? Then she'll get a kick out of this project. After all, every doll house needs a set or two of furniture. Make her a furniture piece that's unique and can actually hold a few light objects (like fake food) by watchin ...more

This video will teach you how to fold your very own origami flower. This origami flower is known simply as the "budding flower."

With this guide, you'll learn how to make a origami balloon that can double as a water bomb if you're feeling sinister. For more information, including a step-by-step overview of the folding process, as well as to get started making your own colorful folded-paper water balloon ...more

Chinese New Year begins tomorrow, celebrating the Year of the Rabbit as well as newfound prosperity. Celebrate the coming of a new year by folding this very simple origami chicken from the Chinese zodiac. The Chinese zodiac consists of twelve animals, and each animal represen ...more

Fold an origami monkey face. Origami Club in English is a free origami information site, with origami animations and origami diagrams. Diagrams for each origami works are printable on B5 and A4 paper. These instructional animated slides teach you how to easily fold a monkey ...more

This video shows the intricate and exotic practice of creating and folding an elephant from a towel. This practice, while not origami, is still darn awesome.

Think that origami, the traditional Japanese folk art of paper folding, is only good for making paper cranes? Think again. This free video tutorial presents complete instructions on how to make origami-style paper planes. For more information, including step-by-step instructio ...more

Let the origami expert show you how to do it the right way and create eye-popping work! This video will show you how to create an excellent snapping dinosaur that actually does a biting motion! All you need to pull this off is a square piece of paper, your hands, and a healthy ...more

Whatever happened to the mix tape? A few years back, there wasn't a better and more meaningful gift to give someone than a mix tape full of jams specially tailored to his/her tastes. But with MP3s and internet streaming being the most popular forms of music listening these day ...more

This is a video tutorial in the Arts & Crafts category where you are going to learn how to make a modular origami fox. First you make a lot of triangles of yellow, white and one black color. Join two yellow triangles as shown in the video to make a unit. Make 18 units and comb ...more

Fold your bath towels into origami lobsters just like on the cruise ships.

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

What better origami is there than functional origami? With this video, you can learn to make a bird that will sit on the rim of your cocktail glass.