Origami comes from the Japanese words ori meaning folding, and kami meaning paper...
This wonderful piece is this month's featured lesson
This lesson is taught by no other than the head of the Murakami House of Origami. It contains 5 mini videos on hwo to complete each step of the process. The Murakami House has been using ancient techniques that have been handed down within the family since the Endo period. Lessons:
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 Japanaese 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.
Learn only from the masters of origami
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 its place among important origami creations. This particular example uses curled tips popularized by the famous origami artist, Shintzu Omahari.