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Jumping Frog Game

The Jumping Frog Game is easy to make and fun to play. Watch this video and learn how to fold a frog and the box to jump in for hours of fun!

Last Updated on Wednesday, 29 July 2009 21:24

Folded Box Bottom Video

Sometimes a diagram just won't do. This easy to follow video will show you step by step, how to fold a four piece box bottom which is sized perfectly for the box top. The same size paper is used for both!

Last Updated on Thursday, 04 June 2009 15:18

Origami Flower Ornament

Fold a fun flower out of plain origami paper and make it sparkle using pearlescent watercolors! This simple project can be used to decorate a holiday tree, or embellish a gift box or greeting card. Use your favorite pearlescent colors on a dark sheet of origami paper and the colors will pop!

Last Updated on Thursday, 04 June 2009 15:18

Folded Box Top Video

Learn how to fold and assemble a four piece folded box top with this easy to follow video tutorial. All you need are four sheets of origami paper at least 6" square and a flat surface to work on.

This video tutorial will show you how to fold and and assemble the popular four piece box top. It's really fun to make and give as a gift!

Click here for the folded box bottom video.

Last Updated on Thursday, 04 June 2009 15:16

Origami Lily

Dating as far back as 1580 B.C., when images of lilies were discovered in a villa in Crete, these majestic flowers have long held a role in ancient mythology.

Last Updated on Tuesday, 28 April 2009 22:48

Traditional Box

A very easy to fold traditional box is made beautiful by textured pearl paper. This box was originally used for small offerings as the container sits on a little pedestal and has two carrying handles. The box folds flat for easy storage. The box is made with six inch paper, but try making it in larger larger sizes for more functionality.

Last Updated on Thursday, 23 April 2009 07:31

Kirigami Japanese Maple Leaf

This beautiful leaf was demonstrated by origami master Mr. Kobayashi of Origami Kaikan in Tokyo Japan. A few easy folding steps and a good pair of scissors is all you need to get started on this project. This simple fold and cut leaf is great when made in different fall colors. Use origami paper, gift wrap, or different colors of rice papers and make the leaves in several sizes for a wonderful decoration.

Last Updated on Friday, 04 September 2009 10:23

Origami Basics

The most commonly used symbols in origami diagrams.

There are hundreds of origami books printed in many different languages, but the symbols used to create the diagrams are almost universally the same. If you understand the basic symbols you can fold models from any instruction book in any language. Know the most commonly used origami symbols and you are on your way to adventures in paper folding!

Last Updated on Monday, 06 April 2009 15:21

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