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Origami Now: Modern Origami Paper, Supplies & Tutorials
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items Origami is a general term for the Japanese practice of paper folding which also includes Kirigami. It is a practice that ranges from relaxing to challenging and can be enjoyed in various ways. With Origami you can add embellishments to gifts, sculpt...
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Tools
These are the most helpful tools for your paper folding adventures
When you need to cut paper down to a preferred size this letter opener style slicer can make it quick and easy
MIDORI | Ceramic Letter Opener | White
If you are interested in more control and precise edges use an exact knife when setting up your paper if it is not evenly cut or precut to the right size
X-ACTO® #1 Precision Knife
Bone folders can really level up your practice, they allow you to create crisp lines, fold thicker or layered paper with more ease and reach difficult spots without damaging the project as easily
Bone Folder - Set of 4
A metal ruler with inches and centimeters is helpful for following patterns & will allow you to avoid nicks in your ruler when using an exacto blade
Westcott® Stainless Steel Ruler
Many origami purists forbid glue in their practice, however it is sometimes impractical not to use it. If you intend to gift or sell your final pieces you may want to glue them in certain spots to secure folds. This glue pen pack is a great choice, v...
Kuretake Zig 2 Way Glue Pen - Assorted Sizes, Set of 3
For a more advanced technique applying Methyl Cellulose can help your origami look professional. Create a mixture with water and treat paper prior to folding to help your origami retain it's shape and clean lines. It can be a bit tricky to achieve th...
Lineco Methyl Cellulose Adhesive - 1.5 oz
If you are applying methyl cellulose to your origami paper you will need a smooth glass surface for best results. You can use a mirror, a glass panel from a picture frame or any other glass surface that is large enough to fit your paper(s) on. Larger...
Unbranded 18 in. x 24 in. x 0.0937 in. Clear Glass 91824
When applying methyl cellulose you will want to use soft, wide brushes in order to coat paper evenly without too many strokes to keep from destroying the texture, color, or creating tears. We have tried using brayer rollers to apply the mixture to th...
Gold Taklon Large Area Flat Brush Pack by Craft Smart
Depending on the size of your paper a scraper can help remove it from the surface you used when applying Methyl Cellulose. If your paper becomes too stuck to remove even with a scraper you can spray it with a bit of water to remove it but it may caus...
Anvil Glass and Tile Scraper Combo Kit GSK3-ANV
If you are using an exacto knife to prepare your paper sizes or specialized shapes this double sided, self healing mat has inches and centimeters for better measurements and a decent convenient size for many projects
Self Healing Cutting Mat: 9"×12" Double Sided 5-Ply ...
I'm a huge fan of these easels as a painter but they are also convenient for having a flat, solid surface on the go or on the couch. Placing your cutting mat on top is helpful for staying consistent and you can store some paper or 2D projects in the ...
Solid Solana Adjustable Wood Art Easel: Portable Beechwood Tabletop Easel with Storage Drawer & Palette for Painting & Drawing, Artist Desktop
An incredibly useful little storage box for taking paper and storing projects on the go as well as providing a solid surface for folding that you can easily fit on your lap
Marker Case by Creatology
For keeping stray papers and sma projects together this is a convenient storage container
12" x 12" Clear Scrapbook Case by Simply Tidy
A clip lamp with an adjustable long neck can be attached to different surfaces and can be angles to help you see your folds better
Clip on Ring Light, USB Desk Lamp with 3 Color Modes, 10 Brightness Levels, Eye Protection LED Desk Light, 360° Flexible Gooseneck LED Desk Lamp for Desk Headboard and Video Conferencing
This portable lamp is rechargeable and can be plugged a laptop for power. It allows you to prop up your phone for tutorials, has dimmable warm, cool or neutral light and can hold your folding tools at the same time
Black LED Desk Lamp for Home Office Bedroom, Battery ...
Paper
Most often origami paper is thin & comes in approximately 6"x6" or 4"x4". Varieties of paper can be single or two sided, metallic, glow-in-the dark, transparent, patterned, plain, strips instead of squares and more. You can use any paper you like...
If you want to make the popular origami star designs you'll need steps of paper, you can cut them yourself, use scraps from other projects, or buy precut packs that make it a lot easier
Gradient Pearlescent Floral Origami Lucky Star Paper Strips - Pack of 100 Strips
If you're a beginner it can be helpful to obtain origami kits with paper & written instructions you can follow along with at your own pace with no need for a phone or computer
Yasutomo® Creative Origami Kit
These papers range from 1.5"x1.5" to 3"x3" for micro or chibi origami
Assorted MINI SMALL Origami Paper - Washi Paper - Yuzen Paper - Chiyogami Paper - 1.5", 2", or 3" Squares - 25 or 50 Sheet Packs
There are origami paper multipacks with different sizes included in one set
Aitoh Ten Size Origami Paper Pack
The most basic double sided origami paper, same color both sides
Yasutomo® 5.875" x 5.875" Double-Sided Color Origami ...
These papers are double sided but they are a different color on each side
Origami Paper - 5 7/8" x 5 7/8", Double Sided, Pkg of 36 Sheets
Patterns can range from simplev repetition to elaborate scenes
Aitoh Kimono and Folk Art Origami Paper
Tuttle is a solid paper brand with many beautiful pattern packs in traditional to modern styles and they often include instructions
Tuttle Origami Pack Tie Dye Patterns
Cardstock can be difficult to use for origami depending on the project but if you use it to make boxes they will be sturdier
Essentials 6" x 6" Cardstock Paper by Recollections™, 100 ...
Metallic on one side, plain matte white on the other. Can be good for contrast or projects where only one side shows
Yasutomo Origami Metallic Squares
One side is metallic, the other is just plain matte color
Aitoh DoubleSided Foil Origami Paper
Mulberry paper is made from the bark of the mulberry tree and is often more translucent and fibrous looking than other origami papers, it can be difficult to maintain form with this paper if it is not treated with Methyl Cellulose
24 Mulberry Origami Paper, 6"x6", Lightweight Thin Paper, Japanese Unryu Craft Paper, 15x15cm, 6 patterns, 24 colors, #HANA
You can find carefully made hand dyed and hand printed origami paper with accents like gold leaf on Etsy
Hand Dyed Origami Paper, Washi Paper with Gold Leaf, Handmade Craft Papers, High Quality 20 sheets, 6x6 Origami Beginner's Pack
You can buy individual 12"x12" sheets if you dont want a whole pack of these, or you can buy a multipack and cut them as you like from 8.5"x11
Black Ink Dotty Embossed Iridescent Papers
If you don't want to cut your own paper it can sometimes be difficult to find large precut origami paper, but these are 12"x12" sheets.
Roylco Really Big Origami Paper - 12" x 12" Sheets ...
Tutorials
Here are some popular patterns for inspiration and some of our favorites as well
If you are interested in trying Methyl Cellulose with your origami this is a very helpful tutorial with great information that can help you succeed in your efforts
How to Mix Methylcellulose for Origami Paper | Tinygami
Origami lucky stars are extremely easy and satisfying to make when you get the hang of it
Origami Lucky Star - How to fold
Paperkawaii has tons of great free and paid tutorials
Origami Octagonal Tato Coaster – Video & Diagram
You can use these to gift small jewelry or other origami 😁
Origami Pinwheel Box
These origami bowls require a somewhat higher skill level but they look great
Origami Flower Bowl Tutorial
A very cute way to make a gift card feel more thoughtful
HOW TO MAKE AN ORIGAMI GIFT CARD HOLDER — Gathering Beauty
This is a great tutorial for book lovers, these flower bookmarks slip onto the corner of the pages
DIY Paper FLOWER Bookmark / Origami Bookmark / Paper Craft / Paper Flower / Paper Tulip Bookmark
Very cute birds that can cheer up your surroundings and embellish packages
How to Make a Paper Bird Easy - Origami Bird Tutorial
This is a very neat pattern that may be considered an example of Kirigami because it involves cutting to create the wings
Easy Origami Dragonfly - Paper Dragonfly Tutorial
Modular (3D) origami can look intimidating but it doesn't have to be. This tutorial shows you how to make the basic unit which you can combine in multiples to make a number of 3D shapes
Sonobe Unit Tutorial - Full 30 Unit Assembly