Origami

What Is Origami?

With the advancement of Japanese papermaking technology and the wide availability of paper, folded paper came to be used for religious ceremony decorations and tools.

The History of Origami

Understand the Basics of Origami Art

Prepackaged pieces of various sizes of origami paper are available. It is usually colored on one side and white on the reverse.

Origami Paper

Modular origami requires assembling several components to make a shape. Individual elements tend to be easy, but the assembly can be harder.

Folding Techniques

The growing popularity of origami tessellation surged after the year 2000. A tessellation is a group of figures that fill a plane without overlaps or gaps. 

Advanced Folding Techniques

Origami Models

Traditional models are excellent places for novices to start developing their folding abilities and grasp of origami fundamentals.

Traditional Models

Modern origami models can often be more complex and elaborate than traditional ones, necessitating a greater degree of ability and expertise.

Contemporary Models

The practice and study of origami encompasses a number of mathematical topics. Several technical improvements have resulted from insights gained via paper folding.

Mathematical Models

Tips for Origami Folding

Making origami can be a relaxing and peaceful exercise. The repetitive nature of folding could prove relaxing, enabling you to relax and decrease stress.

The Benefits

Partial or shallow creases folds that fail to reach the intended places, or creases that are too strong and cause the paper to rip are crease accuracy errors.

Common Mistakes

Take your time and concentrate on taking one step at a time. If you find the model too difficult, consider using a larger piece of paper that will make the folding process a little bit easier.

Troubleshooting