Origami for Beginners: Paper Folding Art & 3D Models

Learn to make an origami painting in two sizes from a single 15 by 15 cm sheet, black on one side and color on the other, forming a pencil.

Create a paper star from a 20 by 20 cm origami sheet, forming hexagon and pentagon folds. Practice with different sizes and colors, and decorate festivals or Christmas trees.

Learn to fold a rising triangle, or pyramid, from a 200 gsm equal-size sheet, using simple creases to create a strong, decorative origami wall piece.

Craft an origami cube from a 15 cm square sheet by folding to the center and attaching six colored pieces to form six connected sides.

Master origami heart with wings from a 15 by 15 cm square, creating three heart styles with white and colored wings using simple folding steps.

Explore origami craft as you fold a diamond from a 15 cm square sheet, learning precise folds, collapses, and stabilization with glue.

Learn to fold an origami goldfish step by step, creating a koi fish with a paper square, and build a small pond scene with multiple colorful fish.

Fold an 18x18 inch green origami square into a jumping frog using a water bomb base, with precise creases and pressure to enable a leap.

Learn to fold a simple origami butterfly from a 20x20 cm sheet, guiding center folds and diagonals to create a decorative figure for cards, scrapbooks, and gift wrap.

Fold an origami snail from a 15 by 15 cm sheet, forming a square base and diamond base, then open to create a balloon shape and define the snail's head.

Learn to make a traditional origami swan from an a4 sheet by folding edges to the center, forming the head and neck, and balancing the model for display.

Learn to fold an origami shark from an 18-inch square, using diagonal creases, mountain and valley folds, and shaping head and fins to create a standing shark.

Fold an eight inch square origami parrot by following mountain and valley folds, unfolding and shaping wings and beak to resemble a parrot.

Fold an eight centimeter square into a self-standing origami bunny, shaping the head, body, and nose for decorative table displays or Easter.

Learn to fold the iconic origami crane through a step-by-step tutorial, from square base to squash fold and inside reverse fold, finishing with wings.

Learn origami strawberry construction from square and diamond bases, trim and fold leaves from green paper, glue parts, and draw seeds to complete a paper strawberry.

Learn to assemble a three-layer origami cake using 15x15, 13x13, and 11x11 cm papers, folding and collapsing the base, middle, and top sections, then gluing them into a finished display.

Learn to fold a lotus origami flower from a 15 by 15 cm, 70 gsm sheet, using blitz base techniques, central creases, and careful petal shaping for decorative projects.

Learn to craft an origami tulip with red petals and a green stem, using a water bomb base and folding to create a blossom that can stand on its own.

Learn to fold an origami hummingbird from a 15 centimeter square, using step-by-step folds and rotations to transform paper into a colorful bird.

Learn to fold an origami phoenix from an eight-inch square sheet, following center-crease folds to form the body and wings, inspired by the mythical bird.

Learn to craft a 3d origami umbrella from a 15 cm square sheet by creating a square base, performing precise folds, adding a cone and stick, and finishing with glue.

Learn to craft an origami jet plane, the F-14 Tomcat, using standard paper, precise folds and symmetry, and finish by throwing it hard and fast for flight.

Learn how to fold a paper claw origami figure using a 20 by 20 cm blockchain paper, with diagonal folds, center creases, and glue finishing to create a Halloween prop.