How to Origami

Lisa shows us step by step how to make a boat. She explains as she folds what she is doing then performs the action. The up close looks with verbal instructions makes the boat in this video an easy model to recreate.

Fold an origami bird. 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 bird Japanese ...more

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

Fold an origami pencil. 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 pencil Japa ...more

Fold an origami tulip with a stem with the design by Joost Langeveld.

Looking for an easy craft project? Make a jumping paper frog with origami, the traditional Japanese folk art of paper folding. This free origami video lesson presents a complete instructions on how to make your own leaping paper amphibians from folded paper. For more informati ...more

Before you endeavor to make these stylish sunglasses, you should note that they're intended more for decor and play (think Lady Gaga's memorable smokey cigarette glasses in her music video for "Telephone") than for actual wear. After all, if you slip these on you won't be abl ...more

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

Let's get one thing out of the way first: Yes, you can in fact drink from this wee paper origami cup. As long as you use wax-coated paper you'll be fine. Just know that this origami paper cup isn't intended to be used multiple times! Check out this origami video for the details.

Follow this step-by-step demonstration to learn how to fold a yellow origami flower.

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.

Watch this instructional origami video to fold an origami lantern or Japanese cup. These visual guidelines will help you through some of the more difficult folds. This origami project is a more abstract traditional Japanese design. It makes a lovely ornament or necklace pendant.

Make an origami swan with a curved neck.

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

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

It's difficult to tell exactly where Origami got its exact origin. Some would believe Japan, some China, and others even believe Germany. What is known is that it has been around for centuries and is one of the oldest forms of arts and crafts. Today, the looks are more modern ...more

Learn how to make an origami gift box. Instead of buying a box, why not just make your own origami gift box?

Not sure what to origami today? Watch this how to video to learn how to fold a fish out of origami paper. Give Japanese origami folding a try with this how to video tutorial on folding a garden fish.

A table is so much better with origami napkins! Check out this short video tutorial and see how to fold an origami decorative glass fan napkin design. Decorative origami napkins are perfect for any table and any occasion. Folding napkins into 3D objects is not only beautiful o ...more

Learn how to make an origami crane with two colors. You'll need a square piece of paper to fold your origami two-colored crane.

According to Japanese legend, folding 1,000 paper cranes in one year will guarantee your wish will come true. A young girl named Sadako did just that in 1955 and wished for world peace—the origami crane has been an international symbol of peace ever since.

This video origami tutorial shows how to use the traditional Japanese art of paper folding to make an elephant. Learn how to fold a simple square piece of paper into an elephant. Follow along with this video and fold your own today.

Secure a square-shaped piece of paper preferably six inches long on both sides. Cut the square paper into two equal halves. Fold one piece longitudinally right at the middle. Open the fold and refold it horizontally, on the shorter side. Refold the longitudinal crease you made ...more

Fold an origami chestnut. 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 chestnut ...more

Need a place to hold your toothpicks? Create a unique toothpick holder through the power of origami! Enjoy learning how to fold this unique project created by Atelier Kanawa.

Origami a dragonfly folded and designed by Joost Langeveld. It's colorful. Use colorful paper for the best results.

This video will show viewers how to fold a small book out of origami paper. You will need a square piece of paper for this project. First, fold the paper downwards in half, then fold it into quarters by folding down both edges of the paper to meet in the middle. Unfold and fol ...more

Step-by-step instructions for creating Mantler's Bat, one of the coolest origami bat models available.

Are you interested in origami? Watch this two-part video tutorial to learn how to origami fold a traditional Japanese iris with a little twist. The first part demonstrates how to make the flower origami while the second part shows how the stem is made. Part 1 of 2 - How to Ori ...more

This video origami tutorial shows how to use the traditional Japanese art of paper folding to make shapes; in this case, a covered cube. Modular origami differs from the basic method in that it demands more than one sheet of paper for a project. For the covered cube, which loo ...more

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

This video demonstration will show you how you can fold and make your own origami diamond, starting from an origami pinwheel.

Bring a simple paper to life by making it into an origami flower. This video shows you how to literally add life to a flat white sheet of paper with simple folds and precision you'll make a beautiful origami flower. You can give these hand made beauty to your mother, grandmoth ...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 menko Japanese style. Learn how to use the Japanese art of origami to make your own paper menko. 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 the letter "M". Learn how to use the Japanese art of origami to make your own "M". Use the start, stop, forward and back buttons to easily follow along. You can also speed up the instructional origami video if ...more

This handy demonstration shows you how to use clever paper folding techniques in order to create a range of stunning origami butterflies, ideal for jazzing up your makes. Use bold papers for a modern look, or try antique style distressed sheets to get that traditional effect w ...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

Learn how to make an origami flower and stem with stand on the back to hold it up. You'll need several pieces of square paper to make your origami flower, stem, and stand.

OKay, so this video is not the easiest to follow. But you get the basic idea - this stop motion video shows you in slow motion (without any hands blocking your view) how to assemble an origami tetrahedra.

An alternative method for folding a closed sink. May be used if you can open the model to the other side

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

When it comes to integrating family photos into a chic home design scheme, the task of finding picture frames that are at once modern and evoke sentimental value is difficult. Make your picture frames fun and feminine by folding this star shaped origami picture frame.

Here's a somewhat difficult origami project invented by Katrin Shumakov, knock yourself out by making this box for your bonsai.

Learn how to make an origami sail boat out of paper.

In Medieval Japan, Lords were essentially the wealthy men of the country who possessed land. Loaded as they were, Japanese lords wore elaborate clothing made of the finest materials, including silk. In this origami tutorial, you'll learn how to create a modern replica of a Me ...more

This video shows you a great origami technique: how to fold the open sink and the closed sink.

Not sure what to origami today? Try folding an origami paper cup. Watch this instructional video and learn how to fold your own glass.

Not sure what to origami today? How about something that predicts the future or just about anything else you want? Watch this how to video to learn how to fold a fortune teller out of origami paper. Give Japanese origami folding a try with this how to video tutorial on folding ...more

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

First, take a perfectly even and square piece of paper, Then follow the steps outlined in this video, and you'll end with your own beautiful origami butterfly! Use it for decoration, incorporate it as an accessory, or add them to an origami garden!

Put a lid on it! Learn to make the most utile of origami sculptures, the paper box, complete with removable lid! This video tutorial presents a complete, step-by-step overview of how to make a paper box using origami, the traditional Japanese folk art of paper folding. For mor ...more

Fold an origami boat. 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 boat Japanese ...more

Tired of making simple paper stars? Try something a little more ambitious. With this guide, you'll learn how to fold a 3D modular paper star using origami, the traditional Japanese folk art of paper folding. For more information, including a step-by-step overview of the foldin ...more

Pigeons are a common bird that don't get the love and respect they deserve. After all, after making a cameo appearance or two on your car window you don't get around to seeing them as the most elegant birds. But just because pigeons are EVERYWHERE in cities doesn't mean they' ...more