Paper folding or origami?
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Origami is the art of paper folding
Origami really is the Japanese word for paper folding coming from ori meaning "folding" and kami meaning "paper".
As paper was originally very expensive, paper folding was only done for very ceremonial or important purposes.
Paper folding was also developed in Spain although it is unclear whether it developed independently or came from Asia.
Today origami can be found all around the globe and while it can still be an art form it is also child's play which makes it a great hobby for young and old alike.
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Do you know origami?
Do you know origami?
I wish
You bet
KampSeagull says:
A little bit... just enough to do some origami projects with kids. It's fun!
ChineseKitesforKids says:
I used to know a lot when I was younger. My best friend always had japanese exchange students at her house in the summer time. I could make a lot of boxes...animals, not so much =)
fanfreluche says:
Yep, I even tried to do some pieces a couple of time, with very limited success...I am not really good at it, and looking at the instruction on how to fold to get whatever it is suppose to be don't help me one bit!
Our recommendation for getting started
The First Book of Origami (Bushido--The Way of the Warrior)
Amazon Price: $4.99 (as of 06/04/2012)
Origami is fun
My son loves making animals and objects that he can play with. Origami is endlessly entertaining to him because he enjoys creating the objects and then he enjoys playing with them after the fact. Some of his favorite designs are the balloon (that you blow up with air!), paper cup, and pig!
The right paper makes all the difference
Economy Origami Paper; 6 x 6; Assorted Colors, 72 Sheet Pack; no. R-15204
Amazon Price: $4.28 (as of 06/04/2012)
The Art of Paper Folding is impressive...
You probably know how to make origami
Have you ever made a paper airplane?
That is how we got started at our house
His research
led him to learn more about paper folding in general
The fortune teller is another common paper folding pattern you may remember from your own childhood. It is still popular in schools today!
How much paper folding experience do you have?
Paper cranes are one of the most well known origami patterns
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efriedman
May 28, 2011 @ 3:48 am | delete
- I like that your son plays with the origami after making it. Have you heard of the pelican variation on the fortune teller? See my Action Origami Easy Paper Pelican lens for instructions. Have fun!
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Link2
May 21, 2011 @ 4:30 pm | delete
- We have quite a few books on origami and have made a variety of designs. We agree with Noah, it is so much fun and entertaining. We like the crane and the story that goes along with it. Thank you for sharing.
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paperfacets Jan 30, 2011 @ 12:09 pm | delete
- I enjoy paper folding every much.
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Our master paper folder
& how he got started
A great way to get started
The First Book of Origami (Bushido--The Way of the Warrior)
Amazon Price: $4.99 (as of 06/04/2012)
Use the right paper
& save yourself a lot of frustration
Melissa & Doug Origami Paper
Amazon Price: $2.69 (as of 06/04/2012)
