Welcome to House of Origami
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 theirculture of origin. THegoal is to transform a flat square sheet of paper into a finished sculpture through folding and sculpting techniques. Modern origami practitoners generally discourage the use of cuts.
FEATURED LESSON
This wonderful piece is this month's featured lesson
Spear-tailed Dragon
This lesson is taught by no other the head of Murakami House of Origami. It contains 5 mini videos on how to complete eacg step if the process. The Murakami House has bee using ancient techniques that have been handed down within the family since the Endo period.
Lessons:
- Making the head and neck
- Forming the body
- Making the wings (Part 1)
- Making the wings (Part 2)
- Shaping the tail
This lesson contains bonus links to suppliers for materials used in thisw tutorial
The small number of basic origami fold 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 Endo 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 alsoused in stents, packaging, and other engineering applications.
MASTERCLASS LESSONS
Learn only from the masters of origami.
Wiley Fox
In Japan, foxes symbolize intelligence associated with the Shinto spirit Inari. This particular origami is challenging to make but produces one of the finest examples of the Kitsami origami style.
Regal Bloodhound
Bloodhounds have been part of humankind especially in hunting. In this lesson, we will learn to uses two monochromatic paper colors to produce a simple Tsumisiru effect.
Wise Owl
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.
Resting Lion
The king of the animal world finds its pace among important origami creations. This particular example uses curled tips popularized by the famous origami artist, Shintzu Omahari.