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Simple Origami Patterns

Presented by Robert Segundo

Origami uses paper folding techniques to make shapes and figures out of sheets of paper. Fold simple origami patterns using a single square piece of paper with instruction from a professional artist in this free video series about Japanese Origami.

Series Summary

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. Origami has been popular in the United States and England since the early 1900s, but the first published origami book, "Hiden Senbazuru Orikata" (which translated to English means “Secret of 1,000 Cranes Origami”), was published in 1797. Origami has long-been regarded as a complicated and delicate art form. In this free video series, learn simple origami patterns. With the help of a professional artist, Robert Segundo, discover the step-by-step process of creating classic origami figures. Segundo demonstrates how to make the traditional lily, crane and frog origami forms. Find out how to turn a regular square paper into complex origami shapes, such as dragons, butterflies and even the Easter bunny. With these simple tips, fold kite, diamond, flower and fruit origami bases. Segundo illustrates how to make them all. So, take a moment, and learn to fold some simple origami shapes today!

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How to Fold an Origami Box

Learn to fold an origami box with instructions from a professional artist in this free video on easy origami projects.

How to Make an Origami Bird

Learn to make an origami bird with instructions from a professional artist in this free video on easy origami projects.

How to Make Snail Base

Learn to make an origami snail base with instructions from a professional artist in this free video on easy origami projects.

How to Make a Bird Base

Learn to make an origami bird base with instructions from a professional artist in this free video on easy origami projects.

How to Make a Fish Base

Learn to make an origami fish base with instructions from a professional artist in this free video on easy origami projects.

How to Make an Origami Heart

Learn to make an origami heart with instructions from a professional artist in this free video on easy origami projects.

How to Make an Origami Lily

Learn to make an origami lily with instructions from a professional artist in this free video on easy origami projects.

How to Make a Pig Base

Learn to make an origami pig base with instructions from a professional artist in this free video on easy origami projects.

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