Category: Modular Origami

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
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
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
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 | 5 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
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
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 Jewelry making – Origami Pendant

Origami Jewelry making – Origami Pendant

We will be making a pendant as we start with origami jewelry; the technique of making these types of origami pendants is real simple. Just find a sheet of designed paper of your choice, a piece of metal string, glue and you are on board.

March 19, 2012 | 0 Comments More
Crepe or Duplex Paper Poinsettia – DIY

Crepe or Duplex Paper Poinsettia – DIY

Poinsettia flowers are my favorite – they’ve got a festive look in them, I don’t know how but just looking at them brings a feeling of joy (maybe its the but the red and green color?) and now I’ve got one more reason, they’re simple to make too!

February 15, 2012 | 1 Comment More
St. Patrick’s Day Origami – Four Leaf Clover

St. Patrick’s Day Origami – Four Leaf Clover

Here is the first Origami model suited for St.Patrick’s Day. A four leaf modular origami model is done here.

February 13, 2012 | 0 Comments More
3D Origami Cup Cake

3D Origami Cup Cake

For my cousin’s birthday this year, I decided to make a cute cup cake which she probably can not eat, but that which she can keep safely without having to refrigerate it.

February 8, 2012 | 0 Comments More
Origami Kusudama Star Model – DIY

Origami Kusudama Star Model – DIY

This Kusudama Star model can be made quite easily. All you need is a little patience and about 30 to 40 minutes to spare.

January 9, 2012 | 0 Comments More
Origami 6 point star (Star of David)

Origami 6 point star (Star of David)

Following in the Christmas Origami series is the Origami Star of David which can be made using the steps explained. This is a modular origami model in which we will make 2 paper units and assemble them together.

November 27, 2011 | 1 Comment More
Modular Origami Eight Point Star

Modular Origami Eight Point Star

This modular origami star is one of the easiest models to make. You can use these finished models to decorate your homes.

November 27, 2011 | 0 Comments More
How to Make a Venus Kusudama

How to Make a Venus Kusudama

There are many variations of a Japanese paper ball, here is one such variation – Venus Kusudama which is made using units of four petal flowers. 

November 13, 2011 | 3 Comments More
Origami Christmas Tree Ornament

Origami Christmas Tree Ornament

One of the simplest yet cute origami ornament you can make is a Christmas tree. For those of you who’ve done complex 3D origami structures, this would be a child’s play. Let’s get started with the Christmas tree ornament…

October 19, 2011 | 1 Comment More
Modular Origami Pyramid

Modular Origami Pyramid

Modular origami pyramid can be made in a few simple steps outlined below.

September 21, 2011 | 0 Comments More
3D Origami Peacock – DIY

3D Origami Peacock – DIY

A 3 dimensional origami peacock is one of the models which kind of demands a good amount of patience, the result though is definitely worth the effort. The technique of making this model is similar to any other 3D model that we make.

September 18, 2011 | 0 Comments More