Origami comes from the Japanese words ORI meaning FOLDING, and KAMI meaning PAPER. It is the art of paper folding, which is often associated with Japanese culture. In modern usage, the word ORIGAMI is used as an inclusive term for all folding practices, regardless of their culture or origin. The goal is to transform a flat square sheet of paper into a finished sculpture through folding and sculpting techniques. Modern origami practitioners generally discourage the use of cuts, glue, or markings on the paper. Origami folders often use the Japanese word KIRIGAMI to refer to designs which use cuts.
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| 1. Form the head and neck |
| 2. Form the body |
| 3. Make the front legs |
| 4. Make the back legs |
| 5. Create the tail |
| 6. Shape the horns |
The small number of basic origami folds can be combined in a variety of ways to make intricate designs. The best-known origami model is the Japanese paper crane. In general, these designs begin with a square sheet of paper whose sides may be of different colors, prints, or patterns. Traditional Japanese origami, which has been practiced since the Edo Period (1603-1867), has often been less strict about these conventions, sometimes cutting the paper or using nonsquare shapes to start with. The principles of origami are also used in stents, packaging, and other engineering applications.
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| WILEY FOX | REGAL BLOODHOUND | WISE OWL | RESTING LION | |
| In Japan, foxes symbolize intelligence associated with the Shinto spirit Inari. This particular origami is challenging to make but produces one of the finest example of the Kitsami Origami Style. | Bloodhounds have been part of humankind especially in hunting. In this lesson, we will learn to use two monochromatic paper colors to produce a simple but effective Tsumisiru effect. | Owls have always been part of lore and it isn't surprising that we also find it very much in origami. This lesson is famous for combining two different pieces into one without glue or adhesive. | The king of the animal world finds it place among important origami creations. This particular example uses curled tips popularized by the famous origami artist, Shintzu Omahari. | |
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