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Origami only uses a small number of different folds, but they can be combined in a variety of ways to make intricate designs. The most well known form is probably the Japanese paper crane. In general, these designs begin with a square sheet of paper whose sides may be different colors or prints. Contrary to most popular belief, traditional Japanese origami, which has been practiced since the Edo era (1603–1867), has often been less strict about these conventions, sometimes cutting the paper during the creation of the design.

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Origami only uses a small number of different folds, but they can be combined in a variety of ways to make intricate designs. The most well known form is probably the Japanese paper crane. In general, these designs begin with a square sheet of paper whose sides may be different colors or prints. Contrary to most popular belief, traditional Japanese origami, which has been practiced since the Edo era (1603–1867), has often been less strict about these conventions, sometimes cutting the paper during the creation of the design.

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Origami had already become a significant aspect of Japanese ceremony by the Heian period of Japanese history. Samurai warriors would exchange gifts adorned with noshi, a sort of good luck token made of folded strips of paper. Origami butterflies were used during the celebration of Shinto weddings to represent the bride and groom.

In the 1960s the art of origami began to spread out, first with modular origami and then with various movements developing, including kirigami. Origami is now an international art.

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Normal copy paper with weights of 70–90 g/m² (19-24lb) can be used for simple folds, such as the crane and waterbomb. Heavier weight papers of 100 g/m² (approx. 25lb) or more can be wet-folded. This technique allows for a more rounded sculpting of the model, which becomes rigid and sturdy when it is dry.

Special origami paper, often also referred to as "kami" (Japanese for paper, among other things), is sold in prepackaged squares of various sizes ranging from 2.5 cm to 25 cm or more. It is commonly colored on one side and white on the other; however, dual coloured and patterned versions exist and can be used effectively for color-changed models. Origami paper weighs slightly less than copy paper, making it suitable for a wider range of models.

Foil-backed paper, just as its name implies, is a sheet of thin foil glued to a sheet of thin paper. Related to this is tissue foil, which is made by gluing a thin piece of tissue paper to kitchen aluminum foil. A second piece of tissue can be glued onto the reverse side to produce a tissue/foil/tissue sandwich. Foil-backed paper is available commercially, but not tissue foil; it must be handmade. Both types of foil materials are suitable for complex models.

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Electives for kids -- it's elementary

Contra Costa TimesOn Wednesday mornings at Livermore's Joe Michell Elementary, the school transforms into a smorgasbord of learning. Students paint with watercolors, chant with music sticks, fold origami, solve math puzzles, and enlarge pictures.http://www.contracostatimes.com/ci_10595389?source=rss

Make your own baby beluga

Vancouver Sun The baby beluga on my desk might need a nose job and its tail isn't very perky but otherwise, it's not bad. http://www.canada.com/vancouversun/news/westcoastnews/story....

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NY fashion: politics, celebs, and unsexy clothes

Guardian UnlimitedAt Diane von Furstenberg hemlines were generally long and dresses floaty and shapeless; at Calvin Klein otherwise simple shifts were pulled into origami-like shapes that almost made the models appear to have big hips.http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2008/sep/13/newyorkfa...

Calvin Klein raises expectations with sleek and buoyant ideas

New York Daily NewsHe draped and folded silks to shape garments that not only were Klein-style minimalist, but were as intricately constructed as the most delicate piece of origami.http://www.nydailynews.com/lifestyle/fashion/fashionweek_spr...

Romeo Gigli designer quits just before Milan shows

Reuters UKIt was inspired by origami, I played a lot with volumes and I played a lot with contrasting plain and pattern," she added. Bini regularly brought a light-hearted, idiosyncratic touch to her designs for Gigli, with models regularly dancing and twirling ... http://uk.reuters.com/article/lifestyleMolt/idUKLA4808722008...

How to keep kids amused without high-tech high spending

News.com.auFor the older set, sock and stick puppets (tigercandy arts.com) are excellent choices, along with T-shirt decorating, bead bracelets and origami.http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,23739,24330638-50...

FASHION WEEK: Spring '09

NewsdayBut Costa had a curious new idea about structure, sort of like unbalanced origami meets accordion bellows. Those odd folds and seams prompted a seatmate to ask how one would instruct a dry cleaner to press.http://www.newsday.com/services/newspaper/printedition/frida...

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noun, plural -mis for 2. 1. the traditional Japanese art or technique of folding paper into a variety of decorative or representational forms, as of animals or flowers.http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=origami

Joseph Wu's Origami Page

Origami is the Japanese name for the art of paper folding. However, it has now become a beloved artform for people around the world. This site is the ... http://www.origami.as/home.html

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Origami Brain Injury Rehabilitation Center

Program to help individuals with brain injury to return to independent living and competitive employment.http://www.origamirehab.org/
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pog_dynasty

How do you make an origami frog out of a dollar bill?

pog_dynastyHere's a video: http://www.lockergnome.com/diy/how-to-make-an-origami-frog-from-a-one-dollar-bill/
Supermatt100

Any good origami websites for an advanced folder?

Supermatt100go to www.origami-instructions.com They have tons of things there
wpb30635

How can I preserve my origami creations?

wpb30635I know of someone who used to dip their smaller creations in sort of a liquid epoxy. However, I never used it because it is quite toxic and I didn't want to handle it. You might try to contact an ori...
dawnbyday80

Where can I buy miniature japanese origami paper in bulk?

dawnbyday80http://www.origamipaperstore.com/index.html It has all the different sizes. You'd want like a 2 inch square. You can get as many as 2,000 sheets or as little as 13 depending on which paper you ge...
Money Mike

How do I make an origami heart?

Money MikeYou'll probably find what you are looking for on the links below:

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