Welcome to Origami.org! Origami is the ancient Japanese art of folding paper into decorative shapes and figures. We promote Origami as a fun and worthwhile hobby. Origami has been around since the 6th Century, so it has clearly stood the test of time!
There are many benefits of practicing origami. In the modern world, it offers an escape from the daily noise and stress. It is simple and calming. Increasingly, origami is practised as a form of mindfulness. It develops fine motor skills, improves concentration and improves hand-eye co-ordination. Anecdotally, it has been shown to reduce anxiety and help with ADHD.
So how do you do it? Just find something you want to make below and follow the instructions.
easy origami
Origami Ninja
Difficulty: Easy This is how to make an origami ninja in just 10 easy steps! This is what your origami ninja will look like when finished. Step 1: Start with a square piece of origami paper. It’s best to use paper that is black on one side and white on the other side. Step 2:…
Origami Fortune Teller
This is how to make an origami fortune teller, step by step. This is what your finished origami fortune teller will look like! Step 1: You’ll need a square piece of origami paper and some coloured pens. Step 2: Fold the paper in half by taking the left corner over to the right corner. Step…
Origami Yoda
These easy step-by-step instructions will show you how to make an origami Yoda – one of the most popular film characters in history. As you can see, this easy origami Yoda stands up by itself and is complete with robe. Don’t worry if you don’t get it right first time, after all….. The greatest teacher,…
Origami Pokemon (Pikachu)
This is how you make an Origami Pikachu, the popular Pokemon character. This is what your finished origami Pikachu will look like. Step 1: Start with a square piece of origami paper. 6″ x 6″ with yellow on at least one side is ideal. Step 2: Fold the right half over to the left half,…
Origami animals
Origami Cat (Easy)
This is how to make an easy origami cat in 9 simple steps. This is what your origami cat will look like when finished. Step 1: Start with a square piece of origami paper. Step 2: Fold the paper in half by taking the bottom corner up to the top corner and crease the fold…
Origami Dog
This is how to make an easy origami dog in 8 short steps. This is what your finished origami dog will look like! Step 1: Start with a square sheet of origami paper. Step 2: Fold the paper in half by taking the top corner down to the bottom corner. Step 3: Fold the paper…
Other Origami
Origami Ninja Star
Difficulty: Easy Ninja Stars are also called Shuriken – Japanese for “dart” or “throwing star”. Create this eye-catching two-tone origami Ninja star by following our easy steps below! This is how your finished Ninja Star will look Step 1: Start with a double sided coloured square piece of origami paper (tip: if you don’t have…
Origami Heart With Wings
Difficulty: Medium Create your very own origami heart with wings – ideal to show your affection for your loved ones or just to keep for yourself! https://youtu.be/Ct9_JSKHMgo This is how your origami heart with wings will look when finished! Step 1: Start with a square piece of origami paper – whatever colour you prefer! Step…
Dollar Bill Origami
Origami Dollar Bill Shirt and Tie
This is how to make the origami shirt and tie using a dollar bill! This is definitely one of the most enjoyable and impressive things to make. This is how your dollar bill origami shirt and tie will look when it’s finished! https://youtu.be/jiPcKEpm5ns Watch our video to see the shirt and tie being made! Step…