Learn Easy Origami

Origami paper folding is an ancient Asian art form that still lives strong today all over the world. Learn how to create some fun and easy things with paper from an origami paper folding expert in this free video clip series. Part 1 of 20 - How to Learn easy origami folding in ...more

This tough origami gorilla would totally kick King Kong's ass in a one-on-one match-up. Or at least we think so. With a broad, intimidating body and a strong, confident scowl on his face, this gorilla is not one to be messed with. If you're interested in making this origami g ...more

Involving thousands of intricate folds, tucks, and nips, origami patterns perplex even the most experienced of L.A. plastic surgeons. Luckily, this video shows you how to make a complicated-looking rose in a few folds and in less than ten minutes. Origami roses are perfect fo ...more

We know that there is some seriously impressive origami out there. From 30-sided modular origami spheres to magic cubes and advanced, rounded figures like dragons, the world of origami offers so much to create if only you practice. Start small and cute by folding this easy or ...more

Love soda pop? Then you'll certainly have a good time folding this easy/intermediate origami soda pop bottle. It's the perfect conversation piece to add to your tabletop and can be crafted within a matter of minutes. Check out this origami tutorial to get the how-to.

Don't have enough cash to gift your dad a real tie this Father's Day? Then save some money and make your own! While this easy origami tie may not hold up as well as the real one, it's a great prank gift and can be used on top of a package as a nice finishing touch. Watch this ...more

This short animated tutorial will show you how to assemble an origami heart that even the clumsiest butterfingers among us can perfect. Since Valentine's Day is coming up, you best hone your skills at this heart so you can give a few to your amor.

Love isn't all butterflies and roses. In fact, most of the time it kind of sucks, and you may even get your heart broken. Made from white a red paper, it evokes the beauty - and sometimes pain - of love. Check out this origami tutorial to learn how to craft this beautiful pro ...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

Is it going to be an origami angel or a star that'll top your Christmas tree this yearj? If you're going with an angel, then why not personalize it a bit by making it yourself? Check out this cool origami video to see how to fold an easy origami angel for Christmas.

This video shows how to make an easy origami jasmine flower napkin. Wee need 2 square papers. Fold this papers diagonally on two sides. Fold 4 corners of both the papers to the center. The folding of both must be exactly same. Use the first one as a template. Creases of the ot ...more

If you are interested in making something cool from scratch using paper, then next tutorial should help. this video is showing you how to make an easy cool looking origami ball from scratch. It's easy to follow and can be used for a bunch of different reasons, including playin ...more

For this next video tutorial, you're going to find out how to make a really simple and easy origami crane. Origami is the traditional Japanese folk art of paper folding which took place during the 17 century. There are a small amount of basic origami folds, since many of them ...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

Love roses and easy craft projects? Make a paper rose using origami, the traditional Japanese folk art of paper folding. This free origami video lesson presents complete instructions on how to make your own roses from folded paper. For more information, and to get started maki ...more

Don't get us wrong: We adore gift boxes, as they let us both conceal a gift and make the gift look more appealing by wrapping up the box in pretty wrapping paper and smacking a bow on top, but there's one big gripe we have about them. They either come in Small, Medium, or Larg ...more

We all need more origami food containers in our lives. This video will show you how you can fold your very own origami cup, in which you can place drinks or candy.

Sure, there are other origami fish tutorials out there, but they're usually either difficult and long, or short and unsatisfying. Find the perfect medium with this origami video. You just need one sheet of origami paper, like most paper folding projects, and the instructions i ...more

Origami is an art form that requires time, patience, and the ability to fold things in order for it to take a 3D shape. This next tutorial is an easy video on how to make an origami box. You can use three magazine papers so that you can actually hold things in it. It's good fo ...more

You may not enjoy eating leeks because you think they're icky vegetables, but you'll certainly enjoy folding them! Check out this origami folding tutorial to learn how to make a leek out of paper. This leek is so darn cute, it may just turn the vegetable hater in you into a c ...more

Are you sitting in class just a few minutes before the bell rings, and you swear every time you look at the clock that minute hand keeps going backwards or getting stuck rather than moving forward to your freedom? Then pass the time creatively by folding this fun origami wind ...more

Now that Valentine's Day is on the horizon, it's time to start thinking about what treats you'll be baking, how you'll be packaging them, and what paper crafts you'll be glueing together for the big day. Check out this paper design tutorial to learn how to build a simple orig ...more

Interested in adding a new specimen to your paper menagerie? How about a piglet? Have extra paper and time to match? This video tutorial presents a complete, step-by-step overview of how to make a paper piggy using origami, the traditional Japanese folk art of paper folding. F ...more

Okay, so we have to admit something to you: This isn't actually an origami craft in the strictest sense of the term. Origami dictates that an object be folded into being from a single sheet of paper, but for this goldfish we take a bit of a shortcut, literally. Instead of fold ...more

While this paper cup can't hold water or other beverages, it is actually very useful as a container. Whether you're having a birthday party soon and wish to produce inexpensive favor boxes (just fill the cups up with candy) or need little cups to store your tiny treasured knic ...more

Looking to add some fantastical creatures to your paper menagerie? 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 folde ...more

In this video you can learn how to make an easy origami fortune teller. Fold an 8 1/2 by 11 inch sheet of paper into a triangle shape. There will be a strip of paper left at the bottom of the paper after completing this step. Cut off this strip of paper and discard it. Open th ...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

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

What's so genius about this project? yeah, it may just seem like a plain white piece of paper that you fold a bit to stand up, but you're actually getting two beginning origami projects for the price of one. That is to say that if you learn how to make the origami tent in this ...more

This step-by-step origami video will show you how to fold an origami jumping frog. You will need one piece of origami paper complete this origami project. This origami frog is an impressive paper craft construction. Don't let your frog jump away! Origami an easy jumping frog. ...more

If you want to make an origami sailboat, there's a whole regatta of models to choose from—but this one is fast and easy, so you can spend less time making it and more time enjoying it.

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

This is very easy to make... and you can use it as a Christmas ornament! This circular star has 8 points and a hole in the middle.

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

This is a paper tulip, extremely easy to make. it's done in 1-2-3. a whole bouquet of these tulips will be perfect for decoration and look beautiful.

Got a friend who's got a serious passion for sailing? Then make his or her next birthday extra special by folding these easy and quick origami boats, which can stand up and float in water. Turn them into place cards by writing the name of the person on the side, and put candi ...more

This seashell origami craft is amongst the easiest you will ever fold. Yet just because it's quick and simple to make doesn't mean it's not pretty. If you're a fan of all things ocean and aquatic life, then these little seashells would be adorable pieces to place on your tabl ...more

We've all seen origami frogs, as they are typically some of the easiest animals to make in origami. We've even seen jumping origami frogs that leap forward when you press down on the frog's back. But we bet you've never seen an origami frog that can do backflips. It sounds sl ...more

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

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!

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

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.

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

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