Monday, February 03, 2014

Easy Origami Heart

Dear Reader,

Valentine's Day is just around the corner!  Origami makes a simple, quick and effective way to give a valentine to that someone special.  We'll highlight a few Valentine's ideas over the next few days.

First up is the classic Origami Heart.

Check out our Easy Origami Heart instructions.


Thursday, January 30, 2014

Origami Magic Rose Cube Video

Dear Reader,

The Magic Rose Cube transforms from a cube to a rose and back again.  Check out our video on how to assemble and transform the rose:

Monday, January 27, 2014

Kusudama Flower Video

Dear Reader,

We've made a video to help you with the Kusudama flower folding and assembly.



Monday, January 20, 2014

Money Origami Shirt Video

Dear Reader,

Here is a video showing how to make the money origami shirt.  This uses a dollar bill or other currency note.  The same instructions can be used to make a shirt from origami paper, if you start with half of a square sheet.

Check out our money origami shirt video.






Monday, January 13, 2014

Origami 6-pointed Star

Dear Reader,

Here is another star, this time a modular 6-pointed one.

Check out our Origami 6-pointed Star instructions.




Monday, January 06, 2014

Money Origami Butterfly

Dear Reader,

This origami butterfly from a dollar bill or other note is fun and easy to make.

Check out our Money Origami Butterfly instructions.




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.