Origami

• Base: A common starting shape for many models, such as the bird base or the waterbomb base.
• Crease: A fold line on the paper.
• Designed and Traditional Models: Traditional origami models are in the public domain, while almost all other models have a known designer.
• Designer and Folder: A designer creates the model, while a folder follows the instructions to fold it.
• Duo: Paper with different colors on either side.
• Mountain fold: A fold that forms a peak when viewed from above.
• Reverse fold: A fold that tucks a flap inside or outside the model.
• Sink fold: A fold that pushes a point or an edge into the model.
• Squash fold: A fold that flattens a pocket of paper into a square or a triangle.
• Valley fold: A fold that forms a trough when viewed from above.
• Wet-folding: An origami technique developed by Akira Yoshizawa that involves dampening the paper to create softer, more sculptural forms. This method allows for smoother curves and reduces wrinkles. The moisture helps to relax the paper fibers, making them more pliable and easier to manipulate.

While you can use regular paper for origami, it isn’t optimal. Origami paper is usually thinner than regular paper, which makes it easier to fold. It is also usually square in shape, which is convenient for most origami models. Since it is a cheap investment, it might be a good idea to buy origami paper. This way, you will remove any unnecessary technical barriers between you and the love of origami. You can buy a starter kit with instructions, or follow a beginner’s YouTube tutorial.

• 113 Easy Origami: Step-by-Step Instructions for Beginners | Origami.me
• Origami Guide – Instructions On How To Make Origami
• Origami Instructions – Instructions on How to Make Origami | Origami Instructions
• Origami Instructions – Origami Way

How-to YouTube Channels

• Easy Paper Origami – YouTube
• EzOrigami – YouTube
• JeremyShaferOrigami – YouTube
• Muneji Fuchimoto ORIGAMI CHANNEL – YouTube
• Origami Break by Origami·me – YouTube
• Origami with Jo Nakashima – YouTube
• OrigamiSpirit • Leyla Torres – YouTube

• Origami can help you celebrate self-love when feeling stuck – Los Angeles Times
• Origami is revolutionising technology, from medicine to space | National Geographic
• See the innovations that origami has inspired in the world around us | National Geographic

• Gilad’s Origami Page | Diagrams, Book Reviews, Galleries and more
• Learn Origami & Paper Folding, Beginner and Advanced Origami Instructions
• Learn to Make Origami | DIY Free Paper Crafts | Origami Resource Center
• Origami Simulator
• Origami That’s Fun And Easy | Origami Fun
• Paper Kawaii – Origami Instructions, Tutorials & Diagrams

Origami Associations

• A.E.P. | Asociación Española de Papiroflexia
• British Origami Society | Origami is increasing
• Mouvement Français des Plieurs de Papier
• OrigamiUSA

• Origami Classes Online | Skillshare
• The Ultimate Origami Course – Beginner to Advanced | Udemy

• Origami Events Near You
• Origami groups | Meetup

• Origami Unfold Newsletter | Origami.me

• Choose paper that is suitable for origami, such as kami (standard origami paper), duo (paper with different colors on each side), or foil (paper with a metallic finish).
• Start with simple models that use basic folds and bases, such as the crane, the frog, or the box.
• Follow clear instructions from books, videos, or websites that show step-by-step diagrams or photos of each fold.
• Practice regularly and be patient with yourself. Origami takes time and skill to master, but it also brings joy and satisfaction.
• Experiment with different shapes, colors, and patterns. Origami is a creative art form that allows you to express your personality and imagination1.