Monday, December 30, 2013

Money Origami Sunglasses

Dear Reader,

These dollar bill sunglasses are a very cool pair of shades indeed.

Check out our Money Origami Sunglasses instructions.




Monday, December 23, 2013

Money Origami Kimono

Dear Reader,

Here is a neat kimono made from a dollar bill.

Check out our Money Origami Kimono instructions.


Thursday, December 19, 2013

Modular Candy Cane Wreath

Dear Reader,

Here is another wreath, with a candy cane pattern.

Check out our Modular Candy Cane Wreath instructions.


Monday, December 16, 2013

Modular Holiday Wreath

Dear Reader,

Here is a modular wreath built from 8 units.  Perfect for the holidays.

Check out our Modular Holiday Wreath instructions.




Monday, December 09, 2013

Kawasaki Rose, version 2

Dear Reader,

This is an interesting variation on the Kawasaki rose.  If you love origami roses, check it out.

Here are our Kawasaki Rose, version 2 instructions.


Monday, December 02, 2013

Origami Cherry Blossom Dish

Dear Reader,

Here is a modular cherry blossom that also functions as a snack tray.

Check out our Origami Cherry Blossom Dish instructions.




Thursday, November 28, 2013

Origami Yamaguchi Dahlia

Dear Reader,

Here is another Dahlia made with 6 or 8 units.

Check out our Origami Yamaguchi Dahlia instructions.


Monday, November 25, 2013

Swallow Airplane

Dear Reader,

Here is a classic paper airplane that flies really well.

Check out our Swallow Airplane instructions.




Origami Traditional Lotus

Dear Reader,

This traditional origami design results in a realistic-looking lotus flower.

Check out our Origami Traditional Lotus instructions.




Thursday, November 21, 2013

Origami 8-Petal Flower (Advanced)

Dear Reader,

Here is the harder version of the 8-petal flower; we think the end result is nicer.

Check out our Origami 8-Petal Flower (Advanced) instructions.


Monday, November 18, 2013

Easy Origami Twisty Rose by Omuta

Dear Reader,

Here is an easy rose that is twisted at the end to give the rose effect.  Designed by Omuta.

Check out our Easy Origami Twisty Rose instructions.




Thursday, November 14, 2013

Origami Sunken Omuta Rose

Dear Reader,

Here is a variation on the Omuta rose.

Try our Origami Sunken Omuta Rose instructions.




Monday, November 11, 2013

Origami Twisty Rose

Dear Reader,

This rose is fairly easy to make.  You twist it at the end to create a realistic rose.

Check out our Origami Twisty Rose instructions.




Tuesday, November 05, 2013

Origami Circular Glider

Dear Reader,

This is a very neat paper airplane.  It looks like an ungainly half a cylinder, but glides really well.

Check out our Origami Circular Glider instructions.




Monday, October 28, 2013

Origami Swan Video

Dear Reader,

Here is a video on folding the origami swan.

Check out our Origami Swan Video.

Monday, October 21, 2013

Money Origami Sampan

Dear Reader,

Here is a traditional origami that can also be folded with a dollar bill.

Check out our Money Origami Sampan instructions.




Monday, October 14, 2013

Money Origami Heart

Dear Reader,

This origami heart is similar to the basic one, but made with a dollar bill (or other note).

Check out our Money Origami Heart instructions.




Thursday, October 03, 2013

Money Origami Pixie Shoe

Dear Reader,

This dollar bill origami is of a pixie's shoe.  Fairly easy to make.

Check out our Money Origami Pixie Shoe instructions.




Monday, September 30, 2013

Origami Flapping Bat

Dear Reader,

Here is a bat that actually flaps its wings.  Lots of fun on Halloween.

Check out our Origami Flapping Bat instructions.


Thursday, September 26, 2013

Origami Blinking Eye

Dear Reader,

Here is a neat origami action toy that's easy to make.

Check out our Origami Blinking Eye instructions.




Monday, September 23, 2013

Origami Kusudama flower in commercial



Dear Reader,

Spotted this neat use of the Origami Kusudama flower in a Lexus TV commercial:















Let us know where else you've seen it!

Origami Kusudama 5-pointed star

Dear Reader,

Here is a 5-pointed star made by modifying a cherry blossom kusudama flower.

Check out our Origami Kusudama 5-pointed star instructions.




Monday, September 16, 2013

Origami Kusudama Butterfly (Flower)

Dear Reader,

This Kusudama is actually a flower (not a butterfly).  It's a bit more advanced than the basic kusudama flower.

Check out our Origami Kusudama Butterfly (Flower) instructions.


Saturday, September 14, 2013

Origami Video Translation

Dear Reader,

We're working on a translating the captions of some of our videos into different languages.

The first video is the Origami Kusudama Flower:



Taking part in this crowd-sourced effort will help spread the joy of origami around the world.


  1. After you translate it, send it to us as a Personal Message (copy and paste) on Youtube or Facebook (see links below).
  2. Let us know what language and origami model it is.
  3. Leave the english text in place (just write the translated version below each line)
  4. Leave the time codes in place
  5. Don’t use machine (automatic) translators. Translate only into a language in which you’re 100% fluent.






Thanks for your help translating the video!   



Regards,
Andy
www.origami-instructions.com

Monday, September 09, 2013

Origami Dahlia (4 unit)

Dear Reader,

Here is the 3rd in our series of dahlia's.

Check out our Origami Dahlia (4 unit) instructions.




Monday, September 02, 2013

Modular 5-Pointed Star

Dear Reader,

Here is a modular star designed by Tomoko Fuse.

Enjoy our Modular 5-Pointed Star instructions.




Monday, August 26, 2013

Origami Tissue Lotus

Dear Reader,

Here is a lotus flower made with tissue paper, resulting in a nice delicate flower.

Check out our Origami Tissue Lotus instructions.




Monday, August 19, 2013

Easy Origami Yamaguchi Dahlia

Dear Reader,

Here is a modular design for a dahlia, using 8 units.

Check out our Easy Origami Yamaguchi Dahlia instructions.


Monday, August 12, 2013

Kusudama Morning Dew

Dear Reader,

Here is a neat kusudama called the Morning Dew.

Check out our Kusudama Morning Dew instructions.




Monday, August 05, 2013

Fujimoto cube (one sheet of paper)

Dear Reader,

Here's a very neat cube that is made from one sheet of paper!

Check out our Fujimoto cube instructions.





Monday, July 29, 2013

Easy Origami Shirt

Dear Reader,

Here is an easy origami shirt, that goes well with the origami tie.

Check out our Easy Origami Shirt instructions.


Monday, July 22, 2013

Origami Tie

Dear Reader,

Here is an origami tie that goes well with the origami shirt.

Check out our Origami Tie instructions.


Thursday, July 18, 2013

Origami Baseball Mitt

Dear Reader,

The baseball mitt can fit your hand if you make it from newspaper.

Check out our Origami Baseball Mitt instructions.




Monday, July 15, 2013

Easy Origami Phone Receiver

Dear Reader,

Here is a phone receiver for the classic landline phones of yesteryear.

Check out our Easy Origami Phone Receiver instructions.




Thursday, July 11, 2013

Origami Modular Mandala

Dear Reader,

Here is a decorative origami mandala made from 16 units.

Check out our Origami Modular Mandala instructions.




Monday, July 08, 2013

Origami Airplane with Landing Gear

Dear Reader,

This is an origami airplane submitted by one of our readers.  It even has landing gear!

Check out our Origami Airplane with Landing Gear instructions.




Thursday, July 04, 2013

Origami Modular Braided Wreath

Dear Reader,

Here is a neat braided wreath made with 18 units.

Check out our Origami Modular Braided Wreath instructions.




Monday, July 01, 2013

Easy Origami Kusudama Flower

Dear Reader,

This is an easier variation of the standard Kusudama flower.  It uses 4 or 5 units.

Check out our Easy Origami Kusudama Flower instructions.


Thursday, June 27, 2013

Easy Origami Cherry Blossom

Dear Reader,

Here is an easy cherry blossom.  There's some cutting involved, so you may consider it to be kirigami.

Check out our Easy Origami Cherry Blossom instructions.




Monday, June 24, 2013

Origami Stingray

Dear Reader,

Here is a realistic-looking stingray.

Check out our Origami Stingray instructions.




Thursday, June 20, 2013

Easy Origami Bench

Dear Reader,

Here is an easy origami bench that will go well with your origami piano.

Check out our Easy Origami Bench instructions.



Monday, June 17, 2013

Origami Slipper Chair

Dear Reader,

This chair would be perfect for your doll house.

Check out our Origami Slipper Chair instructions.




Thursday, June 13, 2013

Origami Boomerang

Dear Reader,

Here is a working origami boomerang; throw it and it will return to you!

Check out our Origami Boomerang instructions.


Monday, June 10, 2013

Easy Origami Hat

Dear Reader,

Here is another hat that can be worn if folded from newspaper.

Check out our Easy Origami Hat instructions.


Thursday, June 06, 2013

Origami Photo Memo Holder

Dear Reader,

Here is a very functional holder for photos and / or memos.

Check out our Origami Photo Memo Holder instructions.





Monday, June 03, 2013

Origami Love Boat

Dear Reader,

For those who love both origami hearts and boats, this one is both!

Enjoy our Origami Love Boat instructions.




Thursday, May 30, 2013

Origami Heart Photo Frame

Dear Reader,

For those who love origami hearts, and need a photo frame, here is an origami that is both!

Enjoy our Origami Heart Photo Frame instructions.


Monday, May 27, 2013

Origami Army Cap

Dear Reader,

Here is an origami army cap, similar to those worn in the early to mid 20th century.

Check out our Origami Army Cap instructions.




Thursday, May 23, 2013

Origami Bishop's Mitre

Dear Reader,

Here is an origami version of the mitre (hat) worn by bishops.

Check out our Origami Bishop's Mitre instructions.




Monday, May 20, 2013

Origami Jester's Hat

Dear Reader,

This hat resembles those worn by the court jesters of older times.

Check out our Origami Jester's Hat instructions.




Thursday, May 16, 2013

Origami Painter's Hat

Dear Reader,

Here is a hat that can be used for many purposes.  Fold from a large sheet of newspaper and you'll be able to wear it!

Check out our Origami Painter's Hat instructions.