origami photos

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-286589582011-05-26T06:01:24.992+03:00origami photosOrigami is a japanese word meaning 'paper-folding' There are many things one can make with origami by changing one square sheet of paper into various different shapes. Here, I'll be posting some origami designs which i've made. Designs are created from various sources.kaahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519128124592372040noreply@blogger.comBlogger581100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28658958.post-12067177531012639002008-03-17T21:53:00.004+02:002008-03-17T22:12:08.634+02:00Snowflakes

Instructions available hereSnowflakes spill from heaven's handLovely and chaste like smooth white sand.A veil of wonder laced in lightFalling Gently on a winter's night.Graceful beauty raining downGiving magic to the lifeless ground.Each snowflake, a falling starSmiling beauty that is spun afar.Snowflakes spill from heaven's handLovely and chaste like smooth white sand.Till earth is dressed in a

kaahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519128124592372040noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28658958.post-81692261712362623222008-02-07T21:49:00.000+02:002008-02-07T21:48:31.946+02:00Rat

The Year of the Rat begins today and I hope to do and post more origami designs in the future. Here is a simple rat I did yesterday.rat: folding instructionsSource: Origami Resource Center

kaahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519128124592372040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28658958.post-45983807244233977722008-01-03T17:25:00.000+02:002008-01-03T17:28:38.788+02:00Kusudama 5: Dice

This is made with 6 square sheets. It was much easier to do than the other Kusudama designs.Source: Kusudama Ball Origami; Yamaguchi, Makoto;Shufunotomo/Japan Publications

kaahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519128124592372040noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28658958.post-53003754194692525772007-04-14T14:26:00.000+03:002007-04-14T14:38:26.724+03:00Kusudama 4: Luminous

This is made with 6 square sheets. This is actually the second kusudama ball I made back in Dec/Jan. It is made from left over Christmas wrapping paper. I like the gold shimmering paper. Have a look at the Poinsettia made from the same paper.(Poinsettia Instructions)Source: Kusudama Ball Origami; Yamaguchi, Makoto;Shufunotomo/Japan Publications

kaahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519128124592372040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28658958.post-37572781742441391532007-04-06T00:23:00.000+03:002007-04-07T12:21:21.596+03:00Kusudama 3: UFO

I did this with scrap paper. Never expected it to turn out so big. The main design is done with 6 sheets of paper. The centre pieces require another 6 sheets of papers. (each 1/4 the size of the main piece)Here's a look at how it's hung.Source: Kusudama Ball Origami; Yamaguchi, Makoto;Shufunotomo/Japan Publications

kaahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519128124592372040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28658958.post-71930262618159327912007-03-25T15:50:00.000+03:002007-03-25T15:58:42.886+03:00Kusudama 2: Festival

This is a tiny one cos they were made from post-its. 6 orange pieces for the outside and the inner structure is made with 12 pieces.Source: Kusudama Ball Origami; Yamaguchi, Makoto;Shufunotomo/Japan Publications

kaahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519128124592372040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28658958.post-10393343603927332802007-03-18T20:42:00.000+02:002007-03-25T15:58:33.667+03:00Kusudama 1: Bleeze

The first of many Kusudama Ball Origami. This design here is called Bleeze. The very first design I made together with my sis. 12 pieces of papers were used and 6 small pieces were used for the centres.Kusudama is a decorative paper ball for festiveoccasions. Origanally, it was an ornamental scent bag hung to clear away noxiousvapors, thus the name "Kusu" (medicine) + "Dama" (ball).Source:

kaahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519128124592372040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28658958.post-78956760932155131052007-03-11T15:33:00.000+02:002007-03-17T15:52:28.919+02:00Prison Break Crane

Here is the prison break duck. It is more a duck then a crane but it is referred to as a crane in the series.Instructions By D. Flett

kaahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519128124592372040noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28658958.post-55898966234013330362007-02-02T23:08:00.000+02:002007-03-17T15:51:30.222+02:00Standing Heart

Valentine's day is coming up soon. Those looking for some simple 'heartfelt' gift, can have a try at this heart. I don't have instructions for this standing heart but you can have a look at My First Heart. Instructions are available for this (my first blog entry... :-) )

kaahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519128124592372040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28658958.post-25118797409095653242007-01-08T23:10:00.000+02:002007-01-08T23:26:09.744+02:00Swan napkin

I know christmas is over and I've not been able to post as many christmas origami designs as I would have liked. Here's one for any occassion.Source:ORIGAMI, THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO THE ART OF PAPERFOLDINGBeech, RickAnness Publishing Limited 2001

kaahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519128124592372040noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28658958.post-69890003697315183152006-12-28T22:29:00.000+02:002007-01-08T23:25:56.471+02:00Santa on Sleigh

Just borrowed a new origami book from the library. This Santa on Sleigh is taken from there. Source:ORIGAMI, THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO THE ART OF PAPERFOLDINGBeech, RickAnness Publishing Limited 2001

kaahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519128124592372040noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28658958.post-401558364770925922006-12-25T22:43:00.000+02:002008-01-03T17:39:47.676+02:00poinsettia card

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! Finally, it's done. Sorry it took so long...poinsettia: folding instrutions

kaahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519128124592372040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28658958.post-21769670730840646832006-12-06T13:39:00.000+02:002008-01-03T17:39:47.676+02:00Christmas Tree Card

Starting the Christmas theme origami. Here's a flat christmas tree which can be used to design your cards.christmas tree: folding instructions

kaahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519128124592372040noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28658958.post-1159100558897241262006-09-27T21:10:00.000+03:002007-02-02T23:28:24.441+02:00Butterflies

Butterflies, Oh, Butterflies,Your beauty is so rare.Butterflies, Oh, butterflies,How could anyone dare.to catch you and to hold youagainst your solemn will?They should just admire youand let you have your fill.of flitting here and flitting there,gathering up your daily fareof nectars from the flowers bright,from early morning until night.Butterflies, beautiful butterflies,with so many colours

kaahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519128124592372040noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28658958.post-1158519368468233832006-09-19T21:06:00.000+03:002006-11-16T20:17:49.462+02:00Irises

Just irises folded on 5cm by 5cm sheets of paper. Simple and sweet.iris folding instructions

kaahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519128124592372040noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28658958.post-1158095552027544012006-09-13T00:09:00.000+03:002006-11-16T20:17:49.314+02:00Silverblues

Here's a squashed ball adorned with silver and blue beads. These earrings were smaller than the previous models even though they have also been made with 5cm by 5cm sheets.

kaahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519128124592372040noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28658958.post-1157570974032417342006-09-06T22:27:00.000+03:002006-11-16T20:17:49.156+02:00Sweet Dreams

All I could think of after making these were that they looked really sweet. So decided to name them Sweet Dreams. Sweet dreams is a combination of 2 basic origami bases. The top half is preliminary base and the bottom half is waterbomb base. The waterbomb base is turned upside down to fit into the preliminary base.

kaahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519128124592372040noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28658958.post-1156334757290314792006-09-02T14:58:00.000+03:002006-11-16T20:17:48.824+02:00Diamond Danglers

These are the modular ornaments made into origami earrings. Diamond danglers sway as you sway.More new designs coming up later in the week...

kaahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519128124592372040noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28658958.post-1156590129700749352006-08-26T13:58:00.000+03:002006-11-16T20:17:48.994+02:00Flying Cranes

Now you can wear the traditional origami cranes. Crane as an ornamentCrane folding instructions

kaahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519128124592372040noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28658958.post-1156099724162849052006-08-20T21:38:00.000+03:002006-11-16T20:17:48.663+02:00Cutesy Cubes

These are made from the basic sonobe cube instructions. Each cube is made from 6 sheets of paper. 2 different colours have been used here. The preferred size for making earrings are 5cmx5cm.I'm thinking up of new designs to create and hope to post one every week.

kaahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519128124592372040noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28658958.post-1155316585349441732006-08-11T20:12:00.000+03:002006-11-16T20:17:48.525+02:00Jus Pinky

This is the teardrop ornament adorned with pink and tiny silver beads.

kaahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519128124592372040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28658958.post-1155144768954357262006-08-10T17:48:00.000+03:002006-11-16T20:17:48.280+02:00Red Fan-cy

Trying my hand at making origami earrings.. They are basically made from simple origami designs.Here's the first, Red Fan-cy. Simple alternate folds to make a fan and it's ready..

kaahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519128124592372040noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28658958.post-1155144476192698792006-08-09T20:23:00.000+03:002007-02-09T23:27:25.054+02:00Teardrops

Here's another hanging oranment... It can be used to adorn the Christmas tree. Close up here..

kaahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519128124592372040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28658958.post-1154870089393237482006-08-06T16:12:00.000+03:002006-11-16T20:17:48.016+02:00Modular ornament

A simple modular ornament created with four pieces of paper.

kaahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519128124592372040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28658958.post-1153848938312427222006-07-25T20:31:00.000+03:002007-02-09T23:25:51.835+02:00Birds

Here are two different kinds of birds made with a rabbit base. Note the tails are different.Source: Origami; Sakata, Hideaki; Graph-Sha Ltd.

kaahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519128124592372040noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28658958.post-1153763408957640862006-07-24T20:42:00.000+03:002007-02-09T23:23:25.276+02:00Morning Glory

Back from the holidays and greeting all with some lovely morning glories.Source: Origami; Sakata, Hideaki; Graph-Sha Ltd.

kaahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519128124592372040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28658958.post-1152358587496935322006-07-08T14:33:00.000+03:002006-11-16T20:17:47.640+02:00Summer break

On summer holidays now. Will be back with more creations in about 2 weeks time. Have a good summer!!!

kaahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519128124592372040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28658958.post-1151764776107503742006-07-01T17:31:00.000+03:002007-02-09T23:29:47.804+02:00Cup

Not the world cup but a drinking cup. Made with a square sheet of paper and very easy to fold. This actually holds water. cup:folding instructions

kaahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519128124592372040noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28658958.post-1150997231282380742006-06-22T20:24:00.000+03:002006-11-16T20:17:47.238+02:00Dog, howling

Pinching the dog on the back makes a sound thus the name howling dog.Source:Origami& Papercraft; Jackson, Paul; Anness Publishing Limited 1999

kaahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519128124592372040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28658958.post-1150218464309082672006-06-19T20:05:00.000+03:002006-11-16T20:17:46.563+02:00Sonobe 12 units

A variation of the sonobe cube done with 12 papers.sonobe cube:folding instructionsSource:Origami - MM's Modular Mania

kaahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519128124592372040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28658958.post-1150532617788137672006-06-17T11:16:00.000+03:002006-11-16T20:17:47.069+02:00Tulip

Tulip has a hole at the base into which the leaf and stem is inserted. Several tulips can be made and placed in a flowerpot.Source: Origami: new ideas for paperfolding; Gross, Gay Merrill; Magna Books

kaahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519128124592372040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28658958.post-1150218682055160552006-06-13T20:08:00.000+03:002006-11-16T20:17:46.692+02:00Dice

This is a sonobe plain cube. just added the 'numbers' (i.e. dots) to prepare the die. You can also have a colour die by using 6 different colours of paper. A good size for the paper is 8cm.dice:folding instructionsSource:Origami - MM's Modular Mania

kaahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519128124592372040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28658958.post-1149873195857139302006-06-10T20:11:00.000+03:002006-11-16T20:17:46.308+02:00Bunny

This bunny is very easy to fold.bunny:folding instructions by Origami Calendar

kaahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519128124592372040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28658958.post-1149887990762896402006-06-09T10:18:00.000+03:002006-11-16T20:17:46.441+02:00Box with lid

Used 2 square papers for this simple box. The lid was made slighly bigger than the box.

kaahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519128124592372040noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28658958.post-1149416580446170902006-06-07T15:16:00.000+03:002007-02-09T23:32:46.513+02:00Camera

Another one of those which i remember doing when i was a child. Kids usually like this little paper toy. The 'photos' are drawings drawn on a number of small papers. camera:folding instructions

kaahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519128124592372040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28658958.post-1149674135386219402006-06-07T12:49:00.000+03:002007-02-09T23:31:13.199+02:00Sonobe cube

This was done with 6 sheets of paper. There are many variations to this model. The very first kind of this was designed by Sonobe Mitsunobu, thus the name. I like the altenating colours and patterns. Hope to do more complex models in the future.sonobe cube:folding instructionsSource:Origami - MM's Modular Mania

kaahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519128124592372040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28658958.post-1149612217021494432006-06-06T19:36:00.000+03:002006-11-16T20:17:46.029+02:00Pig

I don't remember the folding instructions for most animals. I usually have to look at the book and do them so haven't been able to post that many.Source:Origami& Papercraft; Jackson, Paul; Anness Publishing Limited 1999

kaahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519128124592372040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28658958.post-1149610641719851262006-06-06T19:07:00.000+03:002006-11-16T20:17:45.820+02:00Envelope

The 'flower' envelope was folded from gift wrapping paper measuring 20cm by 20cm. The resulting size of the envelope from this paper was 10cm by 7cm.envelope:folding instructionsSource:Yasutomo Projects and Ideas

kaahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519128124592372040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28658958.post-1149501474628942532006-06-05T12:55:00.000+03:002006-11-16T20:17:45.682+02:00Bowl

The bowls can be made in varying depths. Ths smaller bowl is deeper than the other one. Source: Origami: new ideas for paperfolding; Gross, Gay Merrill; Magna Books

kaahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519128124592372040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28658958.post-1149435935977379432006-06-04T18:40:00.000+03:002006-11-16T20:17:45.547+02:00Candy Dish

The inside of the box was just plain white so i used two papers to make it pretty. :)

kaahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519128124592372040noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28658958.post-1149417394235177132006-06-04T13:25:00.000+03:002006-11-16T20:17:45.424+02:00Fortune teller (cootie-catcher)

A fun 'fortune-teller'. Children like this game. Slide your fingers and thumb under the four flaps. The fortune-teller moves in and out by moving the index finger and the thumb. fortune teller:folding instructions

kaahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519128124592372040noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28658958.post-1149355582729407852006-06-03T20:17:00.000+03:002006-11-16T20:17:45.155+02:00Cactus

There are 3 parts to this cactus plant. Green paper is used for the Cactus. The plant is placed inside a Flowerpot. A tiny Buttonhole Flower is inserted into the cactus.Source:Origami: new ideas for paperfolding; Gross, Gay Merrill; Magna Books

kaahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519128124592372040noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28658958.post-1149274725767642452006-06-02T21:55:00.000+03:002006-11-16T20:17:45.011+02:00Lotus

This was done with 4 and a half papers. The half piece was twirled and placed inside the centre of the lotus. It helped fill up the empty gap in the centre.

kaahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519128124592372040noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28658958.post-1150406167877530162006-06-01T15:11:00.000+03:002007-02-09T23:29:25.832+02:00Level of Difficulty

Due to the growing number of designs, I've catergorised them according to the difficulty of folding them. Very Easy Easy Intermediate/Advanced Show all Photos

kaahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519128124592372040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28658958.post-1149102905891067972006-05-31T22:09:00.000+03:002006-11-16T20:17:44.827+02:00Airplane

I think it was my brother who taught me to fold this when i was a child. Simple and easy to fold. airplane:folding instructions

kaahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519128124592372040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28658958.post-1148923922536419632006-05-29T20:29:00.000+03:002006-11-16T20:17:44.269+02:00Sunburst (small)

This is done from a single origami paper. Each half rectangle gives a sunburst. The earlier sunburst posted was done with an A4 size paper. It is easier to practice the design with an A4 size paper first.sunburst:folding instructions

kaahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519128124592372040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28658958.post-1148838284590679462006-05-28T20:41:00.000+03:002006-11-16T20:17:44.126+02:00Basket

This has a practical use too. Yes, you can actually carry small items in it. The handles are stapled so that they do not slip out.

kaahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519128124592372040noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28658958.post-1148745909740233092006-05-27T18:59:00.000+03:002006-11-16T20:17:43.962+02:00Boat

I learnt to fold this as a child. It is a very simple design and a good start to introduce a child to paper folding. If folded with a sturdy paper, it should float on water. boat:folding instructions

kaahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519128124592372040noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28658958.post-1148645501534618872006-05-26T15:06:00.000+03:002006-11-16T20:17:43.672+02:00Iris

The petals can be curled more with a pencil. This is also called a lily in some books. Make a bunch of them to have a beautiful bouquet.iris:folding instructions

kaahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519128124592372040noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28658958.post-1148644868588383212006-05-26T14:57:00.000+03:002006-11-16T20:17:43.551+02:00Crane

One of the first designs that I learnt to fold was this traditional japanese crane. Can be hung on a string.crane:folding instructionsSource:Origami for Everyone

kaahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519128124592372040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28658958.post-1148560105484927852006-05-25T15:26:00.000+03:002006-11-16T20:17:42.821+02:00Ball

I have always called this cube a ball. It is also called a waterbomb. Can be deflated. ball:folding instructionsSource:Origami for Everyone

kaahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519128124592372040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28658958.post-1148559936397547612006-05-25T15:24:00.000+03:002006-11-16T20:17:42.683+02:00Goldfish

kaahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519128124592372040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28658958.post-1148558567199271642006-05-25T14:54:00.000+03:002006-11-16T20:17:42.563+02:00Sunburst

Made from a rectangle paper(2:1). Can be folded away. Hung on a string.sunburst:folding instructions

kaahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519128124592372040noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28658958.post-1148473715693829502006-05-24T15:24:00.000+03:002006-11-16T20:17:42.247+02:00Flowerball

Made from six flowers, the corner flaps of each flower are glued together to make this ball.It is a decorative item. Closer view

kaahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519128124592372040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28658958.post-1148473439008079392006-05-24T15:20:00.000+03:002006-11-16T20:17:42.084+02:00Swan

An easy to fold design. You can have a whole family of swans by making smaller versions of this design.

kaahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519128124592372040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28658958.post-1148473005989500722006-05-24T15:13:00.000+03:002006-11-16T20:17:41.921+02:00Dog

This a very simple design. Not much fine details so it is rather easy to fold. Compare with howling dog.Source:Origami& Papercraft; Jackson, Paul; Anness Publishing Limited 1999

kaahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519128124592372040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28658958.post-1148472784300645112006-05-24T15:09:00.000+03:002006-12-25T23:26:42.368+02:00Poinsettia

This is a very interesting design. You can hang it as an ornament or place it atop some other design. Smaller versions of this can be added to make greeting cards. Nice to have for the christmas season. poinsettia: folding instrutions

kaahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519128124592372040noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28658958.post-1148469650349087422006-05-24T14:20:00.000+03:002006-11-16T20:17:41.611+02:00Heart

This is a very simple design with minimal folds.heart:folding instructions

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