In Japan, the crane is a symbol of long life, prosperity, and health, all positive auspicious things to bring to your wedding day. Even if you haven’t tried paper folding in the past, there are many sites on the net that can provide you with instructions, examples, and videos on how to fold origami cranes. […]
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ORIGAMI FOR KIDS! When I was in the sixth grade, there was a girl from Japan in our class who was visiting her American cousins. Kyoko Miagawa spoke little English and was quite shy. Because of these blocks to communication, most of the kids avoided her. However, one day during art class, Kyoko showed us […]
Origami projects for kids are great for helping children learn hand-eye coordination, and they’re great for parents who don’t like to associate food with most crafts. Simply put, origami is the Japanese art of making folded paper objects, and to a person skilled in the craft, it is an art, and an honor as such. […]
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Origami is fun to fold to adorn presents and packages, but you can also use it to make jewelry. Naturally, that takes smaller sized origami. Making tiny origami is a bit more difficult than origami using 6-inch or even 3-inch paper. The result is not only beautiful, but also awe-inspiring. People will wonder how you […]
First, a definition of Origami-maybe I say “maybe” because it seems that a definition of origami has been the subject of much discussion among origami enthusiasts. So, I’ll venture my own: Origami is the art-and science-of creating objects using folded paper. Where did origami come from? As with the definition, there have been many theories […]
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If you love the idea of creating centerpieces for your wedding, origami paper cranes can make a nice table centerpiece, while also sending guests home with a unique wedding favor. If you’ve never tried origami, making paper cranes isn’t a simple folding project you’re trying to get started. However, you will find numerous pages that […]