Category: Origami – DIY

3D Origami Penguin – Instructions

3D Origami Penguin – Instructions

The 3D Origami Penguin is an easy modular origami model that is suitable for beginners and can be done with a total of just 147 units!

April 14, 2013 | 1 Comment More
Easy Origami Star Ornament – Tutorial

Easy Origami Star Ornament – Tutorial

Star ornaments are the easy origami models to make and they are yet so charming!! The origami star ornament we see in this tutorial is one of the simple models around and can be made as a Christmas ornament, a holiday decor in big and small sizes or even as a pair of earrings!

November 20, 2012 | 2 Comments More
Origami Christmas Tree – DIY

Origami Christmas Tree – DIY

A few neat paper folds can get you these pretty decorative origami Christmas trees – you can use them as ornaments, table center pieces and decor. These are very simple to make too… Check out the tutorial below.

November 13, 2012 | 7 Comments More
3D Origami Tulip – Tutorial

3D Origami Tulip – Tutorial

Instructions to make a 3D Origami Tulip using triangular units of paper with the Modular origami technique have been provided. The steps are fairly simple and this is a beginner level modular origami model.

October 22, 2012 | 1 Comment More
3D Origami Candy Bowl – Tutorial

3D Origami Candy Bowl – Tutorial

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Today we will see a 3D Origami Bowl model to hold colorful candy. This 3D Origami bowl is a bit time consuming and can be done in different sizes and designs depending on your taste. The tutorial here will give you an idea of the technique.

October 11, 2012 | 2 Comments More
Origami Turkey – Folding Instructions

Origami Turkey – Folding Instructions

Instructions to fold an origami turkey using paper. This is a simple model which kids can do as a Thanksgiving day project. Many such turkeys can be made in different colors and strung like a banner – easy Thanksgiving decor!

October 8, 2012 | 0 Comments More
Make Triangular units for 3D Origami

Make Triangular units for 3D Origami

Many of our visitors ask how to make the triangular units for building 3D Modular Origami models. This simple tutorial is to explain that.

October 3, 2012 | 0 Comments More
Modular Origami Lemon – Tutorial

Modular Origami Lemon – Tutorial

The Modular origami lemon is one one of the easy to assemble modular origami fruit models. This half cut lemon model will be a nice addition to you origami fruit tray. We will be using yellow and white color paper for this model. The DIY tutorial is below.

September 24, 2012 | 4 Comments More
3D Origami Frog Instructions

3D Origami Frog Instructions

A tutorial showing how to make a 3D origami frog using the modular origami technique. This frog is made using 1/32 size pieces of paper. The difficulty is intermediate and doesn’t consume too much time.

July 31, 2012 | 1 Comment More
Chinese 3D Origami Peacock

Chinese 3D Origami Peacock

The modular origami technique of making models using triangular units of paper has a million possibilities, but the most gorgeous one is definitely the types of origami peacocks you could do using these units.

July 10, 2012 | 1 Comment More
Two Color Origami Heart – Instructions

Two Color Origami Heart – Instructions

An origami heart with dual color can be made using a one sided sheet of paper by following these simple steps.

July 7, 2012 | 0 Comments More
Origami Crow Folding Instructions

Origami Crow Folding Instructions

Steps to fold an origami crow using a sheet of paper is given here. This is a simple origami model which kids can make.

June 27, 2012 | 0 Comments More
Paper Steamboat – Folding Instructions

Paper Steamboat – Folding Instructions

Origami Steamboat is another origami model that is easy to fold and requires a few simple steps. Here are the instructions.

June 19, 2012 | 0 Comments More
3D Origami Lotus – Instructions

3D Origami Lotus – Instructions

Tutorial for making a three dimensional origami lotus using triangular paper units is explained here. I’ve tried to make the steps as clear as possible. Hope you enjoy making this beautiful paper lotus.

June 19, 2012 | 3 Comments More
Origami Menko – Folding Instructions

Origami Menko – Folding Instructions

An origami menko is one of the traditional modular origami models in which two paper units are connected to form the model. This origami model is the precursor the origami cube which was designed based on the folding technique of a menko.

Menkos are one of the earliest modular origami models and to this date remain one of the popular modular origami models too. The sheer simplicity of the model could be one of the reasons it is this popular.

June 18, 2012 | 0 Comments More
Simple 3D Origami Vase – Tutorial

Simple 3D Origami Vase – Tutorial

Origami Vases can be made in different shapes and sizes. Sometime back we made a little complex origami vase using more than 700 paper units. The vase we are about to do here today requires lesser time and is simple to make.

June 18, 2012 | 2 Comments More
Kirigami Spider Web – Tutorial

Kirigami Spider Web – Tutorial

There are many easy Kirigami works that one could do as decor, for ornaments, cards and so on. This project is to make spider webs using the technique of kirigami.

June 14, 2012 | 0 Comments More
Cherry Blossoms Kusudama – Tutorial

Cherry Blossoms Kusudama – Tutorial

There are many types of the traditional kusudama. This beautiful art of paper folding will never stop surprising you.

The various patterns and the different method of making the units only result in increasing my kusudama addiction!

The one we see here is a Sakuradama or a Sakura Kusudama as it is referred to and I believe this model is by KAWASAKI Toshikazu. Thanks to the Japanese for this lovely art. 

May 31, 2012 | 1 Comment More
Origami Samurai Helmet

Origami Samurai Helmet

Hat making is always cherished by kids as it is something they can make, wear and ‘show off’ with pride. Origami Samurai helmet or hat is a fun origami model for kids to make and wear. It involves a few easy steps and will come in handy during theme parties. These hats which trace back their origin to Japanese warriors represents courage and honor.

May 31, 2012 | 0 Comments More
Origami Heart Corner Bookmark Tutorial

Origami Heart Corner Bookmark Tutorial

A lovely corner bookmark made using a few simple folds of paper. This bookmark can be made as a Valentines’s Day give away with initials inscribed. I’ve used handmade paper to make this bookmark. You can even make a banner with these paper hearts.

May 29, 2012 | 0 Comments More
Tissue Paper Doilies – DIY

Tissue Paper Doilies – DIY

This is how you could make tissue paper doilies using the technique of kirigami. The method is similar to how we made paper snowflakes. You can make similar kind of doilies using starched fabric as well with crisper cuts for a clear pattern.

May 28, 2012 | 0 Comments More
3D Origami Butterfly – Tutorial

3D Origami Butterfly – Tutorial

3D Origami is so addictive…I just can’t stop making these models… albeit time consuming! I loved the colors in this origami butterfly…

May 21, 2012 | 0 Comments More
Origami Heart Wreath – Tutorial

Origami Heart Wreath – Tutorial

The art of making origami models using triangular units is an awesome technique indeed! Triangular paper units can be used to make different models ranging from simple to complex. The model shown here is a simple heart wreath and is perfect for Valentine’s Day decor.

May 14, 2012 | 0 Comments More
Modular Origami Orange – Tutorial

Modular Origami Orange – Tutorial

A very natural looking three dimensional origami orange fruit can be done by following the steps explained below.

April 30, 2012 | 3 Comments More
Modular Origami Strawberry – Tutorial

Modular Origami Strawberry – Tutorial

Here is a tutorial on how you could make a modular origami strawberry by assembling triangular paper units.

April 27, 2012 | 7 Comments More
How to make a 3D Origami Vase

How to make a 3D Origami Vase

Here is the tutorial based on my attempt at making an Origami vase. As you can see, a round vase design has been made.

April 25, 2012 | 3 Comments More
Modular Origami Panda Bear – DIY

Modular Origami Panda Bear – DIY

This modular origami panda bear assembly is quite simple and the steps are similar to the Hello Kitty Doll we made sometime before. The tutorial follows..

April 24, 2012 | 5 Comments More
3D Origami Hat – Tutorial

3D Origami Hat – Tutorial

For beginners of 3D/Modular origami, this origami hat model would be ideal. It would not test your patience much and it is simple to assemble too.

April 10, 2012 | 0 Comments More
3D Origami Easter Egg – Tutorial

3D Origami Easter Egg – Tutorial

With just a few more days for Easter, I just thought I’d make a 3 dimensional origami Easter Egg.

April 3, 2012 | 0 Comments More
Origami Fortune Teller

Origami Fortune Teller

The origami fortune teller is one of the origami models we would have made during our childhood days. This fortune teller has sure helped me make some ‘important’ decisions!

Here is how you could make a colorful origami fortune teller model. Now you can get to know what the future has in store for you!

April 2, 2012 | 0 Comments More