Origami Hello Kitty

Day 122 - Origami Hello Kitty

Model	: Origami Hello Kitty
Design	: Sanrio
Complexity	: Simple
Folding Instruction
Video	: Happytruffles
Paper	: 3*3 Inch one side coloured square paper: 3 squares used

This is a 2D model made out of three pieces of square paper folded and glued together depicting the famous Fictional character Hello Kitty

As its a glue fixed model so I suppose we can't call it pure origami.This is a good model for greeting cards for kids.

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Origami Heart Ring

Day 100 - Origami Heart Ring

I know I should have folded this in the valentines week but I guess I didn't think of it then.

Well this model is really simple and easy to fold.You need a square sheet of paper,both one side coloured or both side coloured would do but contrast shade would be better.

The folding is similar to origami fan or origami napkin butterfly folding.Interesting little piece to fold and to be used as accessories.

I found this wonderful video on the youtube channel by super1600.



It's a 5 mins video which explains the folds in detail.

The instructions can be divided into three parts.first part of instructions are to get the pleats which would eventually turn out to be the ring,the next set of folds are for the heart part and the final set of instructions is to tuck the ends of the ring and give it the round ring shape.

Origami Star by Jared Needle

Day 95 - Origami star by Jared Needle

This is a typical origami Christmas star .It is designed by Jared Needle.You need a single piece of square paper to start.I have used a white piece of 3*3 inch square paper but would suggest to use a bigger paper as towards the end due to multiple folds certain parts folding becomes difficult .Actually I spotted this design on YouTube channel EzOrigami .The instruction is in two parts and too detailed.There the opening picture is of a white star which made me use a white paper for the star.

This star too starts with a origami bird base and a sink at the top.The first part of the video instruction upto 7 mins speaks how to get the origami bird base and creating the top sink fold,it's after the 7 mins of first part and the second part where the actual folding takes place.

Folding Instructions:-
Video:

Part 1:-


Part 2:-

Origami star - 3

Day 94 - Origami star-3

Another star in the series.Though I had not planned any theme for the week but it's turning out to be a week of star folding.

As I don't know the name of the stars or any specific author I have named them as star 1,2,3....so on.This one is the 3rd in the series( not counting lucky star and 8 point star).

Its easy to fold and a simple model.It starts with bird base.You can use one side coloured paper.Things to take care while folding this model:-

1. The folding includes a sink at the top.The sinking needs to be done carefully or it would rip off the paper.

I found the folding instruction on youtube channel Origami768.The video is really detailed and may seem boring to many but for beginners it is good.

Folding Instructions:-
Video:-

Origami star - 2

Day 92 - Origami Star - 2

Origami 4 point star is made of a single square sheet of paper.You can use both single side coloured or duble side coloured sheet.I have used a single side coloured square sheet of dimension 3*3 inch.

Front view of the star

The model starts with origami bird base.Though the model is simple there are certain places where you need to take care like:-

1. Sinking of the top triangle of the bird base to get the centre of the star.If yu are nt careful it may tear up.
2. Folding in the back where you need to do the small folds between the arms of the star .If you are making a small star it really difficult to fold this part , so I would suggest the beginners to start with a fairly large paper.

Backside view of star

Here is a stop-motion video on channel Origami768 .Also you can check the blog by the same author called Origami where you can find some more origami tutorials.

Origami star - 1

Day 91 - Origami star

One more design of origami star.This one needs 2 square pieces of paper.You can use both single side coloured or double side coloured papers.

I have used Post-it paper for this model.The model is created by František Grebeníček.

The folds are simlar to the origami decoration - variation 1 fold I tried earlier.This one has a little varation.The varations are:-

1. You need not open the folds to form the petals.
2. Fold the backside of the decoration to create the pockets.

The two units with back and front views

The two pieces/decoration pieces can be held together by the pockets made by the folds but its not that reliable so you may use glue to keep the units together.

Another arrangement of the 2 units

Folding Instruction:-

Diagram :-
Origami star

Video :-

Origami star

Day 85 - Origami star

This a traditional origami model.It uses a strip of paper instead of a square or rectangle etc.Very simple model.The tricky part is the ending part where you need to shape the edges and puff it to get the final star.

This is also called origami lucky star ,some call it origami puffy star etc..

Though its very simple but some how I mess it always and never get the cute little star.This is the first time was able to finish it somewhat okay

Folding Instructions:-
opane

Video Instructions:-

Origami simple piano

Day 38 - Origami simple piano

Finally I got a model where I need to use the black paper.It's not that I cannot use black anywhere else  its just that I didn't have any specific model which needed a bloack colour.So here we go.

This one is simple and uses just one paper but you need to draw the keys of the piano.If you are bad at drawing the instruction contains printable keys.But I am not sure if it speaks of dimension of the paper to construct the model to which the printable keys would fit in.

It has few easy steps.Yo may need to glue the sides to the key pad so that they remain clung to the key pad instead of moving away from it.

Folding Instructions:-
Diagram:-

1. Origami-club            -> Diagram and Animation
2. Origami-Instructions -> Photo instructions
3. How to origami        -> Photo instructions

Book:-

Easy Origami by John Montroll


Video :-

Origami 8 point star

Day 34 - Origami 8 Point star

8 point star is designed by Dr. James Minoru Sakoda.It's nice model for Christmas tree but the demerit while putting it on the tree is that the front is wonderful but the back isn't that beautiful so if you hang it on the tree and it turns around ,then the star looks odd ( obviously.. ).

The model starts with the origami bird base.There are 2 places where I found it bit tricky or say difficult part in the model

1. When you need to sink the tip
2. At the end when you need to fold the edges for finishing touch to give it a proper star shape.

Otherwise the star is a beautiful model,easy and fast to make.It's good for Christmas cards.You can also make earring out of it but then the same problem will arise as in hanging the star on the christmas tree.

I made a few of these for my tree too... The star in pic is made of 3*3 "  1side coloured paper.

Folding Instructions:-
Diagram:-

Origami-instructions

Book:-

                                  

Modern Origami 

Origami Balloon Rabbit

Day 14 - Origami Balloon Rabbit

Balloon Rabbit as the name suggests the model needs to be blown to get the final structure.Complexity is medium.

My Ballon Rabbit is made of 3"*3" square one side coloured Origami paper,but I would suggest that you try with a bigger paper because it was really tough to fold towards the end and blowing air was bit tougher too...

Ahh...you need to draw eyes and nose too else the model looks incomplete.


Folding Instruction:-

Diagram :-
Origami-club.com

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