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The Art of Origami

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Folding paper into intricate designs and shapes is an art form that some would call an obsession. Learn how to create beautiful origami objects and flowers using basic folds and techniques with expert instruction.

Origami for Beginners

  • Basic Origami Folds

    Easy origami instructions for basic origami folds in this free how-to video clip lesson. Read More

  • The Valley & Mountain Origami Folds

    The valley and mountain origami folds are simple but useful folds for most origami models. Learn how to make these simple folds from our origami expert in this free video Read More

  • The Pleat Origami Fold

    The pleat origami fold is a simple but useful fold for most origami models. Learn how to make these simple folds from our origami expert in this free video clip on hobbies Read More

  • The Squash & The Sink Origami Folds

    The squash and sink origami folds are simple but useful folds for most origami models. Learn how to make these simple folds from our origami expert in this free video clip Read More

  • The Petal Origami Fold

    The petal origami fold is a simple but useful fold for most origami models. Learn how to make these simple folds from our origami expert in this free video clip on hobbies Read More

  • How to Make an Origami Car

    Origami, the art of folding paper to create different shapes, is a project appropriate for children of all ages. One project is creating a sports car from origami paper. Read More

  • How to Make an Origami Cup

    The oriental art of folding paper, called Origami, is popular all over the world. Hobbyists create intricate objects using a variety of paper folding techniques. One of the Read More

  • How to Fold an Origami Koala

    Origami beginners and children alike can challenge themselves with the koala bear head. Take it one step further and craft the scene of an entire koala family in their Read More

  • How to Make an Origami Cat

    The origami cat is ideal for beginners, especially when teaching children the art. Decorate crafts project with the origami cat, like greeting cards. The face also provides Read More

  • How to Make a Paper Swan

    Paper swans are a simple origami project that’s appropriate for beginners, or even kids. Since swans or white, you can use regular paper instead of special origami Read More

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