Tuesday, May 31, 2011

5 Tips for Origami

Origami is an art of making a sculpture out of folding papers. It is a fun thing to do during your leisure time. There are some strategies that will help you come up with great origami models. There are simple origami models you can start with, while they more complex ones they require more tricks. Below are 5 useful tips in starting to make an origami. 1. Diagrams and Symbols
When you are new to origami crafting, you will really look for books that will help you in making that

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Sunday, May 29, 2011

fold origami: Shadowfolds: Surprisingly Easy-to-Make Geometric Designs in Fabric

Shadowfolds: Surprisingly Easy-to-Make Geometric Designs in Fabric

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Shadowfolds are a rich blend of traditional motifs expressed in a contemporary style. The technique, pioneered by artist Chris K. Palmer, creates patterns from a single, uncut panel of cloth, using a simple, three-step process.In Shadowfolds
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fold origami: Unfurling, A Mixed-Media Workshop with Misty Mawn: Inspiration and Techniques for Self-Expression through Art

Unfurling, A Mixed-Media Workshop with Misty Mawn: Inspiration and Techniques for Self-Expression through Art

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Unfurling is a workshop in book form, offering a unique mix of inspiration and technique exercises to get your creative juices flowing. This book is for any creative person who wishes to open up more to the process of making art. The book begins w
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Monday, May 23, 2011

origami pliage papier cocotte papier 2/2

origami pliage papier cocotte

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Origami Flowers Are Not Paper Flowers

A brand new trend has appeared in the past few years and is lately growing exponentially in the gift world, and that's the thought of giving origami flowers.For those of you yet oblivious, you may even wonder what "origami" in fact even means. "Origami" is the Japanese fine art of folding paper. I'm pretty sure that even if you are not familiar with this name, you have seen some widespread origami creations in the past such as the "peace crane" for instance.The Fine Art Of Folding

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Saturday, May 21, 2011

Weekend Origami--Easy Origami Message Stars

Easy means really easy--like kindergarten easy:-)) You need three pieces of paper, different colors, or all the same, and a glue stick. My kids made these their second year in kindergarten (5 years old), but a 4-year-old might be able to handle these, too. Made small with gold or silver foil paper, they make pretty name tags for

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►◄Catamaran - Paper Boat (1 of 2) ►◄ origami-kids.com

►◄Editor's Choice►◄ origami-kids.com Here you can find the step-by-step instructions to Fold a Paper Catamaran. The Catamaran boat is a fun craft for older grade school children to make for a number of themes including: Columbus Day, learning about Japan, Transportation, Oceans and Bouyancy. Yes, the boat will really float, but as the paper gets saturated with water, it will sink and be ruined. This can actually start a neat discussion about what made the boat float to begin

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Monday, May 16, 2011

origami frogs: Advanced Origami: An Artist's Guide to Performances in Paper

Advanced Origami: An Artist's Guide to Performances in Paper

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Advanced Origami provides unparalleled instruction in how to create master-class level paper folding projects. The origami designs are challenging-they require considerable folding

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origami frogs: Origami Jewelry: More Than 40 Exquisite Designs to Fold and Wear

Origami Jewelry: More Than 40 Exquisite Designs to Fold and Wear

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With precise instructions and vivid, four-color photographs, Ayako Brodek shows readers how to create 40 elegant and unusual pieces of

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Sunday, May 15, 2011

How to make an Origami Magic Ball

Further instruction on making the origami magic ball, which makes especially the collapse of the origami magic ball way easier!!! Featuring my 1st 2 complete origami magic balls (finally got the right size paper). Origami magic ball diagram: tw.myblog.yahoo.com Music by

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How to make an Origami Daffodil

SPRING IS IN THE AIR!!! :D Normally I am not a big fan of models folded from odd shape paper such as hexagons... but there must always be exceptions... like this magnificent daffodil by Ted Norminton (Classic Origami by Paul Jackson, available for less than 10US$, found diagram also online: www.flickr.com ). Not a real easy model to make but well worth the effort. The video also shows how to make the stem and a nice feature is that it can stand upright on its own! You can still make

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How to Make Origami Flowers

The Japanese word "Origami" means folding papers into shapes to make objects that are decorative. This is basically what you do after you learn how to make origami flowers. I had been bed-ridden for the last six months and feeling really stressed out and depressed, then I happened to stumble upon an ad for making origami flowers and I tried it.My stress level decreased dramatically and it became a very relaxing pass time of mine. It also gave me emotions of joy and calmness when I

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Wednesday, May 11, 2011

origami make: Easy Origami

Easy Origami

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A collection of 32 projects for novice origami hobbyists, clearly illustrated with easy-to-follow instructions that even beginning papercrafters can follow with successful results. Subjects range from an

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origami make: One-Yard Wonders: 101 Sewing Fabric Projects; Look How Much You Can Make with Just One Yard of Fabric!

One-Yard Wonders: 101 Sewing Fabric Projects; Look How Much You Can Make with Just One Yard of Fabric!

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Friday, May 6, 2011

Learn Origami

I know the subject seems a bit mad but
stick with me on this one and I will
tell you why it far from it !.

A friend of mine told me about this
book she got online that was about
folding paper that has really helped
her with her Stress and has the added
benefit of bringing her closer to
her

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Learn Origami

I know the subject seems a bit mad but
stick with me on this one and I will
tell you why it far from it !.

A friend of mine told me about this
book she got online that was about
folding paper that has really helped
her with her Stress and has the added
benefit of bringing her closer to
her

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