People knew what origami is several centuries ago, since this ancient art of creating various shapes from paper did not appear much later than the paper itself. Modern origami has undergone a number of modifications, and today it is much more diverse than in the Middle Ages.
It is necessary
- - paper;
- - scissors.
Instructions
Step 1
Translated from Japanese, the very name "origami" means "folded paper". In Japan, origami was given a special religious meaning, since the words "God" and "paper" are consonant. Therefore, paper figurines were originally used to decorate temples. China also disputes the right to be considered the country in which this art appeared for the first time. Since paper was invented in this particular state, the Chinese say that origami spread throughout the world from here.
Step 2
At first, this lesson was available only to representatives of the nobility, since the cost of paper was simply fabulous. As the cost of consumables became cheaper in the 18-19 centuries, this entertainment became popular in Europe. Interest in paper origami flared up again at the end of the 20th century, when, in addition to creating traditional figures, other types of origami began to develop. The figurine of a crane became an international symbol of peace in the middle of the last century, which has since been traditionally used as jewelry.
Step 3
Classic origami is based on the use of one sheet of paper in the form of a clear square, without the use of scissors and glue. In this case, the product obtained as a result of work also depends on the density of the paper. Since office paper is quite thick and, when folded repeatedly, can simply break on bends, the easiest way is to use special origami paper, originally cut in the form of squares of various sizes. It can be painted both on both sides and on one side.
Step 4
Origami has several techniques that require a lot of attention and concentration. This is a modular origami, in which the whole figure is assembled from separate small modules, as well as wet origami, in the way of creation, reminiscent of working with papier-mâché. These techniques allow you to create brighter and more interesting compositions than those obtained with simple folds of paper.
