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Easy Origami Folding Instructions: Video Series

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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.

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  1. The art of origami has a rich history and is full of tradition. Learn all about the history and details of of origami and origami folding instructions called diagrams from an origami expert in this free video clip.

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  2. 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 clip on hobbies and crafts.

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  3. 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 and crafts.

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  4. The inside and outside 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 on hobbies and crafts.

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  5. 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 on hobbies and crafts.

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  6. 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 and crafts.

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  7. Many origami models must start with a perfect square sheet of paper. Learn how to always be able to make a perfect square out of any piece of paper to begin folding your origami model.

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  8. Sail boats are simple origami models that are fun to create anywhere. Learn tips from an origami expert on how to begin this model in this free video clip.

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  9. Sail boats are simple origami models that are fun to create anywhere. Learn tips from an origami expert on how to complete this model in this free video clip.

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  10. The blitz base is a very common base used to begin many origami models. Learn tips from an origami expert on how to fold this base in this free video clip.

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  11. Pigs and windmills are simple origami models that are fun to create anywhere. Learn tips from an origami expert on how to begin this model in this free video clip.

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  12. Pigs and windmills are simple origami models that are fun to create anywhere. Learn tips from an origami expert on how to complete this model in this free video clip.

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  13. The diamond base is a very common base used to begin many origami models. Learn tips from an origami expert on how to fold this base in this free video clip.

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  14. The fish base is a very common base used to begin many origami models. Learn tips from an origami expert on how to fold this base in this free video clip.

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  15. Water lilies are more advanced origami models that are fun to create anywhere. Learn tips from an origami expert on how to begin this model in this free video clip.

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  16. Water lilies are more advanced origami models that are fun to create anywhere. Learn tips from an origami expert on how to complete this model in this free video clip.

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  17. Fish are simple origami models that are fun to create anywhere. Learn tips from an origami expert on how to begin this model in this free video clip.

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  18. Fish are simple origami models that are fun to create anywhere. Learn tips from an origami expert on how to complete this model in this free video clip.

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  19. Dogs are simple origami models that are fun to create anywhere. Learn tips from an origami expert on how to begin this model in this free video clip.

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  20. Dogs are simple origami models that are fun to create anywhere. Learn tips from an origami expert on how to complete this model in this free video clip.

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Origami, a form of visual representation defined by the folding of paper, originated in Japan in the 1600s. Since then, this ancient art has become a popular hobby for many around the globe. Western societies have been practicing origami since the early 1900s, but did you know that the first published origami book, Hiden Senbazuru Orikata (which translated to English means Secret of 1,000 Cranes Origami), was published in 1797?

Origami is regarded as a complicated and delicate art form, but in this free how-to video clip series, a paper folding expert will give step-by-step easy origami instructions on how to fold paper correctly to create almost anything you want. Our expert will show you how to make paper flowers, paper kites, how to make an origami fish and even how to make a dog. These free video clips are useful guides for beginners and for those more advanced in the art of origami.

 
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Justina Danison Justina Danison has been doing origami since she was a child. She learned through demonstration from her mother. Her interest kept her flipping through origami books and learning new models. It eventually led her to start a business selling her origami creations in shows, shops and though her website. She is a member of Origami USA and is one of the founders of the Regional Group New York Capital Region Origami Society.dkdk

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