Origami is the ancient art of folding various paper figures. It has its roots in ancient China, where paper was invented. The main advantage of origami is that it allows you to experiment with different types of paper. Colored office paper is great for crafts, but figures can also be folded from clippings from magazines, newspapers and even ordinary candy wrappers.
Instructions
Step 1
In order to start folding, you need to learn a set of symbols used on origami diagrams of varying complexity: fold, fold, bend, turn, bend, cut, wrap and others.
Step 2
First of all, learn how to perform basic shapes: double triangle, kite, pancake, door, book, frog. Before you start creating an origami dragon or swan, it is better to practice on simpler schemes for beginners.
Step 3
The ship is one of the simplest origami schemes. In order to fold this model, you will need a square piece of paper and a couple of simple movements. You can use special origami paper or any other, but the main thing is that the sheet is square. If you are using colored paper, then be sure to place it colored side down.
Step 4
You will pleasantly surprise your soul mate with an unusual heart cut out of paper, that is, a very beautiful paper valentine folded using the origami technique.
Step 5
In just a couple of minutes, you can fold three-dimensional stars out of bright colored paper. They will definitely come in handy for the new year and in everyday life, they will add bright colors to your life.
Step 6
Various little things in the form of paper envelopes, beautiful gift boxes or photo frames are very useful. All this is, first of all, original, unusual and quite easy to do on your own using step-by-step origami schemes.
Step 7
Don't forget about kusudams - bright flower balls. Such paper crafts can be hung on a string anywhere in the apartment. With their help, you will quickly create a festive mood in your home.
Step 8
If you want to create something more complex, then modular origami for beginners is at your service. These three-dimensional paper figures are folded from individual elements without the use of glue or scissors. A paper swan made of modules can take its rightful place in any home and attract admiring glances of guests.
