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How to fold an origami water lily
This beautiful origami flower is an easy traditional model to make. It can be used to decorate a gift and a large model can be used as a picture frame.
How to fold an origami horse
This guide will show you how to fold a standing origami horse.
How to wrap a present – basic present wrap
This guide will show you how to measure the amount of paper needed to wrap a square or rectangle present and how to fold and tape the paper.
How to make a hand with fingers that bend
This beginner’s guide will show you how to make a cardboard and paper mache hand with fingers that bend. It is an easy introduction to sculpting and observing shapes
How to fold the bird of paradise napkin fold
This guide will show you how to fold the impressive bird of paradise napkin fold. It can stand on a plate or put in a wine glass.
How to make a 3D, 6 pointed, origami star
This is an easy 3 dimensional star made from 6 squares of paper.
How to fold an origami flapping bird
This traditional bird model moves it wings when the tail is pulled up and down.
How to fold the Bishop's Mitre napkin fold
Napkin folding adds that special touch to your festive table setting. This guide will show you how to fold the classic Bishop’s Mitre napkin fold.
How to fold a simple paper airplane.
This guide will show you how to fold the classic dart airplane.
How to make a Pirate hook
This guide will show you how to make a simple pirate’s hook to add to your costume. It is made from cardboard and a plastic bottle
How to fold an origami bar envelope
This guide will show you how to fold a beautiful envelope from one piece of paper. You close it by tucking the flap under the bar.
How to make an origami bracelet. Origami for children
This guide will show you how to fold an origami bracelet. It can also be used as a napkin ring. Children like to make this model.
How to make an origami tulip
This guide will show you how easy it is to fold a traditional origami tulip from paper.
How to make a Jester's Hat
This guide will show you how to make a paper jester’s hat that will fit you perfectly.
How to fold an origami shirt
This guide will show you how to fold a shirt from paper. You can use printer paper. Some fold it from a dollar bill.
How to fold an origami envelope that closes with a diamond shaped pocket
This guide will show you how to fold a square piece of paper into an envelope with the flap tucked into a diamond shaped pocket
How to make an origami lotus flower
This guide will show you how to fold an origami lotus flower. It is an impressive flower and very easy to do.
How to make a towel dog. Towel origami
Towel origami or towel folding is a nice way to surprise guests on cruise ships and hotels. Towels are folded into cute animals, birds and other creations. Now you can do it in your home. This guide will show you how to fold towels into a dog.
How to make a flower medallion - Teabag folding
This medallion is made with a technique known as teabag folding. It uses 8 identical folded circles with one side a different color than the other. It is easy enough for children to make and can be used to decorate greeting cards and gifts.
How to fold an origami whale. Origami for children
This guide will show you how easy it is to fold a simple origami whale. It is a nice activity for children.
How to make a bracelet from junk mail – children’s crafts
This is another fun way to make good use of your junk mail. You can make bracelets or if you are very ambitious you can make many as napkin rings.
How to make a snowflake fan decoration
This guide will show you how to fold and cut paper to make a 3D snowflake decoration
How to make a great hanging ornament from paper
Make as many as you like. You can tie them together to make a garland or have one hanging down.
How to make an origami fox puppet
This traditional origami fox puppet is easy to make and fun for children to play with. Enjoy!