Origami
One sheet folds many ways.
Origami is paper folding from a single uncut sheet. Most traditional models start with a square. The folds follow specific sequences, sometimes hundreds of steps for the intricate models.
It's portable. A pack of origami paper fits in a pocket. You can fold on a plane, in a waiting room, or on the couch.
Mistakes are usually recoverable. Reverse a fold, smooth the paper, try again. Following diagrams takes practice. Once you've folded a model a few times, you can do it from memory.
You’ll love origami if…
- you want something you can do on a plane.
- your supply cost stops at one pack of paper.
- you find folding the same model again and again calming.
What you'll need to get started
Origami paper assortment
A few hundred sheets in different colors and sizes. A solid stash to start with.
Bone folder
A flat plastic or bone tool for pressing creases sharp. Makes a noticeable difference.
Origami for beginners
Simple models with clear diagrams. Pick one with cranes, frogs, and boats; everything else builds on those folds.
Washi paper sheets
Heavier and better-textured than regular origami paper. Suits nicer pieces you want to display.
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