How to Make Origami

Origami is the art of paper folding

Simple Origami is the art of paper folding. While it is an ancient art, many today recognize it more as a hobby or a whim. Origami can be as complex as you wish, and there is always more to learn. In some cases, origami can even help you create beautiful decorations for your home or Christmas tree. For a fun activity you can do with your family or in your classroom, start with simple origami that will be entertaining for everyone.

To get started with some of the more simple origami shapes, make sure you have square origami paper. For your shapes to come out right, your paper should be perfectly square. In many cases you can purchase paper especially for origami, or you can turn a triangular sheet of construction paper into a square with a simple fold and tear.

Once you have your supplies, try starting with easy shapes, such as a four pointed star, an airplane, an origami boat, or a heart. With origami, the possibilities are nearly endless. You can even help your little prince or princess make their own origami crown. Children love origami, but it can also be for adults to enjoy too.

Adults find origami useful for making photo frames, home decorations, and homemade Christmas gifts. Some more advanced origami fans can even make or decorate costumes and they can also make cheap party decor that looks great. Since Origami is the art of paper folding, the color and design is as limitless as the color and design of paper available.

Even though simple origami has many practical uses, it also makes a wonderful pastime, creative activity, or group activity for adults. It requires minimum dexterity and is easy to explain and demonstrate. It can make a wonderful gift for seniors, retirees, or stay-at-home moms. For children, this can be a valuable teaching tool. Children can learn math, geometry, creativity and self-confidence from origami. Children love to make things and participate in crafts. Since it often uses simple shapes, division, and multiplication, it can be a wonderful learning opportunity for young and old alike. Everyone loves this past time as it is practical, fun, economical and easy to begin.

Simple origami is more than a hobby, it is an art. Children, seniors, and people of all ages can love and have fun with it. When you make origami one of your special crafts for yourself, your family, or your classroom, you choose a valuable, exciting learning tool, and you choose and ancient practice loved by all.