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- [Origami Money Lei $15](https://make-origami.com/money-lei-15-dollar/): When June comes around, parents are thinking of graduation and promotion.  What better way to celebrate your child’s advancement than a money lei.  A lei is a wreath or necklace usually made with flowers or leaves.  In our case, this lei is made of dollar bills.  There’s two versions of the dollar bill lei: an easy one and a hard one.The easy lei only uses 15 one-dollar bills. The hard lei uses about 50 one-dollar bills. Money lei is not hard to make but you will need a ribbon, tape, and about 15 crisp dollar bills. Instructions for Origami Money…
- [Origami Dollar Bill Lei $50](https://make-origami.com/dollar-bill-lei-50-dollars/): When June comes around, parents are thinking of graduation and promotion.  What better way to celebrate your child’s advancement than a dollar bill lei.  A lei is a wreath or necklace usually made of flowers or leaves.  In our case, this lei is made of dollar bills.  There’s two versions of the dollar bill lei: an easy one and a hard one. In fact, both are easy, The easy lei only uses 15 one-dollar bills. The hard lei uses about 50 one-dollar bills. Dollar bill lei is not hard to make but it does take time so let’s get started.…
- [Origami Wild Goose](https://make-origami.com/origami-wild-goose/): This origami wild goose is quite easy to make but its unique because it starts with an equilateral triangle instead of a square sheet of paper. You can learn how to make an equilateral triangle from a square sheet of paper here or here. Instructions for Origami Wild Goose Step 1: Start with a triangular sheet of paper. If you don’t know how to make one, get instructions here: equilateral triangle paper. Fold the triangle in half (left to right). Unfold. Step 2: Do again along the other corner: fold in half and unfold. Step 3: Repeat one more time:…
- [Scaffold Newsletter](https://make-origami.com/scaffold-newsletter/): As far as I can tell, the Scaffold newsletter was created by Joshua Koppel. Publication ceased in June 2002. Scaffold Vol. 1 No. 1 Feb, 2001 Scaffold Vol. 1 No. 2 March, 2001 Scaffold Vol. 1 No. 3 April, 2001 Scaffold Vol. 1 No. 4 May, 2001 Scaffold Vol. 1 No. 5 June, 2001 Scaffold Vol. 1 No. 6 July, 2001 Scaffold Vol. 1 No. 7 Aug, 2001 Scaffold Vol. 1 No. 8 Sept, 2001 Scaffold Vol. 1 No. 9 Oct, 2001 Scaffold Vol. 1 No. 10 Nov, 2001 Scaffold Vol. 1 No. 11 Dec, 2001 Scaffold Vol. 1 No.…
- [Money Mortarboard](https://make-origami.com/money-mortarboard/): When May and June is upon us, everyone is looking for instructions to make a graduation mortarboard and diploma. Shown below is a great way to make a dollar bill origami mortarboard or graduation cap. This dollar bill origami model was designed by Jon Tucker and you can find the original diagrams on his flickr page here and here. The photo instructions are slightly modified. Instructions for Money Mortarboard Step 1: Place the dollar bill so it is green side up if you want the green side to be visible at the top of the cap. Fold the dollar bill…
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- [More Origami Instructions](https://make-origami.com/more-origami-instructions/): Here are some web sites from friends and acquaintances. The web sites were reproduced so the information is not lost. Let me know if you are tired of managing your web site and want it to be hosted here. I usually try to preserve the original look-and-feel of the web site. Contact Anita BarbourWeb site Bay Area Rapid Folders (BARF) Bennett ArnsteinSpike Ball Heaven Glenda ScottFabric Origami Helena VerrillWeb Site John CunliffeE.L.F. Rona GurkewitzWeb Site Scaffold Newsletter Here’s more origami instructions which I have not had time to categorize. In time, everything will fall into place, but for now, just…
- [Toilet Paper Origami](https://make-origami.com/toilet-paper-origami/): Toilet paper origami is fun and entertaining. Your guests will wonder what to do with themselves when they see your beautifully crafted toilet paper rolls! You can fold paper, you can fold napkins, so why not fold toilet paper too? The only thing different with folding toilet paper origami is that the paper is thin & soft, it can tear easily, and it absorbs moisture easily. Come to think of it, this is exactly how we want our toilet paper! So to compensate, origami projects should be simple and they should be completed as fast as possible. The less you…
- [Book Sculptures](https://make-origami.com/book-sculptures/): Learn how to make amazing book sculptures or book art by folding the pages of a book while the pages are still bound together. This type of art gives unexpectedly beautiful sculptures which are both elegant and sturdy. Some altered books require cutting and/or glue; the ones presented here are made by folding only. You can achieve incredible transformations with just folding. It’s origami with a twist! In order to preserve our natural resources, books were not bought and used to form the book sculptures. Instead, books which would have been recycled were used so as to save our trees.…
- [Origami Calendars](https://make-origami.com/origami-calendars/): 2026 Origami calendars are now available! Shown here are the templates or printouts for various origami calendars. We would like to thank the original creators for allowing us to convert the calendars into various languages and sizes. These include, Carmen Sprung, Nick Robinson, Paolo Bascetta, Ralph Jones, Paul Jackson, and more. Don’t have time to make your own origami calendars? Give the gift that gives for 365 days a year: page-a-day origami calendars from amazon.com. Each page gives you a new origami model, check it out Page-A-Day Origami Calendars RhombicNick Robinson Spike CalendarPaolo Bascetta Cube CalendarKasahara CuboctahedronPaul Jackson Multi BallM…
- [Christmas Origami](https://make-origami.com/christmas-origami/): This Christmas Origami page is dedicated to origami folds which can be related to Christmas and winter. Most common are Christmas trees and ornaments, but there are also other themes which represent the year end holiday. Have a Papery Christmas and an Origami New Year!     Evergreen Tree 8-Sided Tree 16-Sided Tree Stacking Christmas Tree Traditional Tree $ Easy Tree $ Pine Tree Candy Cane Three Part Santa Paper Santa Origami Wreath Henry’s Star Moravian Stars Moravian Star Wreath MoneyOrnament Weaved TwistOrnament Book Ornament     – top of Origami Christmas page – Home Page – Site Map
- [Halloween Origami](https://make-origami.com/halloween-origami/): This Halloween Origami page is dedicated to creepy-crawlies and other origami folds related to Halloween. Boo! Shoo away ghouls and goblins with your own scary origami creations! Great as table decorations in your Halloween party. Easy OrigamiPumpkin WaterbombPumpkin Easy PaperPumpkin Origami Bat Vampire Bat Witch Hat Spider Web     – top of Halloween Origami page – Home Page – Site Map
- [Easter Origami](https://make-origami.com/easter-origami/)
- [Origami Hearts](https://make-origami.com/origami-hearts/): Origami hearts and valentines are everybody’s favorite craft. Whether the paper heart is for a girlfriend, a teacher, or a parent, it is fun to make and fun to receive. Don’t be shy, tell someone that you appreciate them by giving them an origami heart. There are many kinds of hearts to choose from: folded hearts, weaved hearts, single hearts, and multiple hearts. Some are made with money, some are made with paper: they are all made with love. Click onto one of the images below to get started. Heart (from square) Heart (from rectangle) Heart (from triangle) Heart (with…
- [Weaved Projects](https://make-origami.com/weaved-projects/): This section of the web site is devoted to weaved projects and other great things you can make with paper by weaving, braiding, plaiting and looping. This is not strictly origami but it is creative paper fun. Projects include weaved paper baskets, bookmarks, Christmas ornaments, ribbon fish, geometric shapes, Lucky Stars, and loopy hearts. Enjoy! Lucky Hearts Loopy Heart Weaved Basket Lucky Stars Moravian Stars Love Knot Easter Cross Bookmark Ornament Paper ChainHearts     – top of weaved projects page – Home Page – Site Map
- [Origami Stars](https://make-origami.com/origami-stars/): Stars, stars, and more stars! Origami stars are fun to make and fun to give away. They can be used to decorate parties of almost any occasion including birthdays, weddings, baby showers, bar mitzvahs, and sweet sixteen celebrations. Don’t forget, stars can be used to decorate your home during Christmas, New Year, Mother’s/Father’s Day, 4th of July, and Memorial Day. You can even use paper stars for making gift tags, gift cards, or it can be a gift in itself. Origami Stars can be made of one strip of paper, one sheet of paper, or many sheets of paper. Click…
- [Origami Insects](https://make-origami.com/origami-insects/): Anyone who has tired to make an origami insect will find that they can get pretty complicated! The reason this is so is because bugs have many appendages. These include three body parts, six legs, two antennae, two or more bug eyes, and specialized structures such as stingers, pincers, and mouth pieces. That’s a lot of stuff to make from a single sheet of paper. How are we going to accomplish this? Some expert origami artists will go to great lengths to fold and contort a sheet of paper into a realistic creature. Half of this is because they have…
- [Dollar Bill Origami](https://make-origami.com/dollar-bill-origami/): Folding origami with dollar bills is getting more and more trendy! You can see examples of dollar bill origami in commercials but more commonly, people give money origami models as a gift or as a tip to waiter/waitress. If you have never folded money before, here is your chance to start. The models listed here are not complicated: all you need is a crisp dollar bill and follow the step-by-step instructions. You’ll soon find yourself folding $shirt, $pants, $ties, and even $boots! $ Shirt $ Kimono $ Bow Tie $ Lei $15 $ Lei $50 $ Ring $ Insignia Ring…
- [Origami Flowers](https://make-origami.com/origami-flowers/): Origami flowers have a special place in this world. They are fun to make, affordable, and lasts longer than real flowers. At a restaurant or party, you can impress people my making paper flowers from any piece of paper you have at hand (a receipt, a wrapper, or a napkin). Or you can decorate entire events such as weddings with paper flowers made with fancy origami paper. In many ways, origami flowers are more meaningful than real flowers because they are “made” and not “bought”. Click onto one of the images below to get started. Camellia Cornflower Daylily Iris /…
- [Origami Boxes](https://make-origami.com/origami-boxes/): Origami boxes are useful and pretty things. If you have a small gift that needs a box: origami is the solution. Below you will find instructions to a number of boxes, trays, vases, and containers. Some have lids while others are open-ended; all are fun to make. Click onto one of the images below to get started. Common Box Magazine Box Masu Box Origami Box Rectangular Tray Star Box Star Box var. Traditional Box 8-PointedContainer $ Easy Box $ Box withHandle Origami Vase Paper Vase     – top of origami boxes page – Home Page – Site Map
- [Origami Birds](https://make-origami.com/origami-birds/): Whenever I talk about origami, people immediately think of origami birds. First of all, the paper crane is iconic to the art of paper folding. Second, there are so many ways to fold a paper bird! The main reason this is so is because a sheet of paper has four corners and these four corners are perfect for making one head, one tail, and two wings. In contrast, making origami animals are a little more difficult because animals have a head, a tail, and four legs – you need more sections to make a paper animal. Origami insects are even…
- [Origami Animals](https://make-origami.com/origami-animals/): I love origami animals! These origami models are easy to make and are great for kids and adults alike. Included here are: dogs, cats, rabbits, foxes, birds, various insects, and more! Most of these diagrams are “traditional” which means that they have been invented many years ago – so many years that no one knows who was the original creator. In a way, it is inspirational that, without internet and easy communication, early origami artists were able to create so many things. Maybe you can create some origami models too. Give it a try and let us know what you…
- [16 Sided Tree](https://make-origami.com/16-sided-tree/): The 16 Sided Tree is made the same way as the 8-Sided Tree. the only difference is that each of the flaps of the 8-Sided Tree is squashed to make two more flaps. Thus the 8 flaps will become 16 flaps. You can see the progression from 8-sided to 16 sided above, or detailed instrucitons below Instructions for Origami 16-Sided Tree Step 1: Start with a square sheet of paper with the colored-side facing up. Fold and unfold along the diagonals to get an X-shaped crease. Step 2: Turn the paper over. Fold and unfold from left to right. Step…
- [Home](https://make-origami.com/): Make-Origami.com What is origami? Origami is the art of paper folding. With nothing but a sheet of paper and your fingertips, you can create almost anything: birds, boats, & boxes. It doesn’t stop there, you can also make cats, cars, & containers. How about flowers, fans, & fish? You get the idea? The possibilities are endless Who does origami? Anyone with a pinch of patience and a dollop of dexterity can do origami. Children under 5 years old might have a hard time doing origami but they can create simple models if you help and encourage them. Otherwise, anyone can…
- [Pentahexaflexagon Calendar](https://make-origami.com/pentahexaflexagon-calendar/): This pentahexaflexagon calendar was created by Ralph Jones. Diagrams were created by Origami Resource Center using the templates from flexagon.net. Click here to download pentahexaflexagon calendar templates. These models require cutting and pasting, so they are not origami. However, they are made of paper and they are fun to make so they are included for enjoyment value. How to make a Pentahexaflexagon Calendar 1) Print, Cut, Glue, and Crease Print out the two shapes. Cut out shapes along outer edge. Glue the two shapes back to back with “March-Wednesday” directly behind “April-Wednesday”. The shapes align nicely with the two end-triangle…
- [Flexagon Calendar](https://make-origami.com/flexagon-calendar/): The flexagon calendars are probably the most interactive or most “fun” make-it-yourself calendars in this website. They do require cutting and gluing so they are not truly origami; rather they would be under the category of paper fun. Flexagons are geometrical puzzles made with paper strips. The shape can be rotated or flexed to show different faces. The faces or panels can be colored differently so as you flex, different patterns emerge. In these examples, the months of the year are printed on different panels so you can get a flexagon calendar. watch video How to Make a Flexagon Calendars…
- [Pen Holder Calendar](https://make-origami.com/pen-holder-calendar/): Jeremy Shafer’s Pen Holder Calendar: This hexagonal pen holder was created by Jeremy Shafter: it is a variation of the twist box by Tomoko Fuse and Shuzo Fujimoto. It was converted into a calendar by Yaacov Metzger. This is one of those great multifunctional origami models. It serves as a pen holder and it serves as a calendar. This is an example of crease and collapse origami model. First you make the creases as indicated, then you collapse the model along the existing crease lines to achieve the final shape. This is not an easy model to collapse, but once…
- [Cuboctahedron Calendar](https://make-origami.com/cuboctahedron-calendar/): Paul Jackson’s Cuboctahedron Calendar: The cuboctahedron shape is familiar to mathematicians as such, the origami form of the polyhedron was discovered independently by many paper artists. The origami model is often attributed to Paul Jackson and Kenneth Kawumara. The business card cuboctahedron is credited to Jeannine Mosley. Calendar templates were generated by Ralph Jones. Like many DIY origami calendars, this one is made with many sheets of paper, 6 sheets to be exact. Not only does it use 6 sheets of paper, each sheet isn’t even square. Nevertheless, it is a great origami model and the fact that you can…
- [Cube Calendar](https://make-origami.com/cube-calendar/): This Cube Calendar is derived from Kunihiko Kasahara’s one-sheet cube. The idea to make it into a calendar is from Ralph Jones. A cube has six faces so it can only show six months of the year; but, if you invert the cube inside out, the other six months can be shown. Thus, this calendar template needs to be printed so back and front sides superimpose. Alternatively, you can have two cubes and that would give you 12 faces which covers the 12 months of a entire year. How to Make Kasahara’s Cube Calendar This model is an example of…
- [Multi-Ball Calendar](https://make-origami.com/multi-ball-calendar/): This fabulous origami ball was originally created by Michael Naughton. It was converted into an origami calendar by Ilona Täschner. The units are simple to fold and the assembly is obvious but tricky. Like most origami calendars, this one is an example of Modular Origami (or, Unit origami). In this example, the calendar is made with 6 sheets of paper. Each sheet is folded the same way and assembled into the final model. The Multi-Ball Calendar looks great no matter what colors you print the templates on. However, assembly is a little easier if you use 3 colors of paper…
- [Rhombic Calendar](https://make-origami.com/rhombic-calendar/): Nick Robinson’s Rhombic Calendar is a favorite among DIY origami enthusiasts! People love the 3D polyhedron shape and its easy to assemble instructions. Each December, we need to update the months and days to coincide with the new year. How to Make Nick Robinson’s Rhombic Calendar   Instructions on how to fold and assemble the calendar are available from Nick Robinson’s web site. Nick is based in the UK and has published many origami books. • instructions for Rhombic Calendar • printouts for 2026 make another origami calendar go to Home Page go to Site Map   If you are…
- [Spike Calendar Assembly](https://make-origami.com/spike-calendar-assembly/): Spike Calendar Assembly: This origami Spike Calendar was created by Paolo Bascetta. Printouts and instructions on how to fold and assemble this model is available from this web page. Shown on this page is help on how to assembly the units into the Spike Calendar. Spike Calendar Assembly Instructions The most important part about assembling the spike calendar is to have all 6 units folded properly. Shown above is one unit on its side with the green spikes visible. This is the top view of the unit. Notice that each unit has 4 pockets and 4 flaps. Two of the…
- [Spike Calendar](https://make-origami.com/spike-calendar/): Paolo Bascetta’s Spike Calendar is one of many DIY origami calendars available on this website. This calendar is an example of modular origami (also called unit origami) because the final model is composed of many units. Each unit is folded in the same way and then they are assembled into something bigger and better than their individual parts. This Spike Calendar is made with 6 sheets of paper and the final calendar is like a spikey ball. There are 24 spikes and 12 faces. The 12 faces offer space for the 12 months of a year. This model is delicate…
- [A4 Calendar](https://make-origami.com/a4-calendar/): This origami A4 Calendar was created by Paolo Bascetta. It has an overall sunburst appearance with each of the spikes being a month of the year. Folding the units (spike) is relatively easy. Assembly of the 12 units into the final origami calendar takes a bit of patience. As is often the case, assembling the last unit is most difficult. A4 calendar was originally made with the A4-sized paper. For those who are not aware, the A-series paper sizes are used internationally. United States and Canada are the very few countries that have not converted to the international standard paper…
- [Star Calendar Assembly](https://make-origami.com/star-calendar-assembly/): Star Calendar Assembly: This origami Star Calendar was created by Carmen Sprung. Printouts and instructions on how to fold and assemble this model are available here. Shown on this page is help on how to assemble the units into the Star Calendar. Star Calendar Assembly Photos Instructions Shown are two units of Carmen Sprung’s Star Calendar (step 12). To assemble the units, you must pair the months so they add up to 13. For example, January (=1) is paired with December (=12). Shown is February (=2) and November (=11). Flip the right unit (red) back to front and tilt the…
- [Carmen Sprungs Star Calendar](https://make-origami.com/star-calendar/): Carmen Sprungs Star Calendar was originally made as a origami star. This particular type of origami is called modular origami because you make many units (all the same) and then assemble the units into the final model. Sara Giarruso converted the Star into a calendar by strategically placing the months and years so when assembled, they represent the months of a calendar year. This is not an easy task because this origami star has many overlapping pieces of paper; the positioning of the days and months must be exact. To this day, creating the following year’s calendar is a challenge…
- [Vase : Folded Book Art](https://make-origami.com/vase/): This Vase-like book sculpture was made by folding the pages of a book while the pages were still attached to the binding. This type of manipulations can produce very profound changes in the appearance of the book. This design is a variation of the spinning top design and is easy to do and satisfying to complete. Instructions for Book Sculpture: Vase Step 1: Take a book and remove the front and back cover but leave the pages bound together. Without ripping off the pages, remove small bits of binding glue that may still be adhering to the spine of the…
- [Tree : Folded Book Art](https://make-origami.com/tree/): This tree-shaped sculpture has been around for at least 50 years. I remember my kindergarten teacher giving us old telephone books to fold into the exact same structures. It kept us busy for a long, long time! Well, for the 21st century, you might want to give your kids a book with fewer pages. The design of this particular book sculpture is such that a single page is folded over itself twice, making it 4 times as thick. As such, a magazine of 50 pages is sufficient to make a beautiful tree. Add a Lucky Star on top and you’re…
- [Tied Bundle : Folded Book Art](https://make-origami.com/tied-bundle/): This book sculpture has a very distinctive look which I call Tied Bundle because it looks like a bundle of hay tied together tightly so there is a cinched waist. This design is a little more challenging compared to some of the other designs. The difficulty comes from figuring out the location of the landmarks at which the paper is folded. Once you figure it out, then the process is simple and repetitive. For some, it might even be simple and “meditative”. Generally, book sculptures or altered books are books which have been transformed into incredible pieces of art. Altered…
- [Spinning Top : Folded Book Art](https://make-origami.com/spinning-top/): Spinning Top is one of the easiest book sculptures you can make so it’s a good one to start with. If you have children and happen to be on an airplane, this project is perfect because it is easy, takes a fair amount of time, and will result in an unexpectedly stunning sculpture. All made by folding (no scissors on an airplane!). It’s origami with a spin! Generally, book sculptures or altered books are books which have been transformed into incredible pieces of art. Altered books often include the use of scissors and/or glue; however, this design was made by…
- [Ruff Collar: Folded Book Art](https://make-origami.com/ruff-collar/): This Ruff Collar design is so called because it is reminiscent of the ornate collars worn by nobility during the 16th and 17th century. This design is the hardest one available on this web site yet the instructions are the most abbreviated: you should have already completed two or three of the other designs before trying this one. In particular, you should know how to fold the Zigzag. The best way to understand this Ruff Collar motif is to think of it as two zigzags that are completely out of phase. This is to say, the top zigzag is going…
- [Quartz: Folded Book Art](https://make-origami.com/quartz/): These book sculptures are called Quartz because they have geometric shapes reminiscent of crystals and gems. These three are a cute bunch and the instructions are presented here on one page because they are made in a similar way. Once you’ve figured out how to make these book sculptures, you will be able to tweak the design to make a battery of different but related gems. Start with a book; in this example, the book was a day-planner donated by Slingshot. Remove the front and back cover but leave the pages bound together. Without ripping off the pages, remove small…
- [Pagoda: Folded Book Art](https://make-origami.com/pagoda/): This book sculpture is called “Pagoda” because it resembles a 3-story pagoda. To make this book sculpture, you only need to fold the pages of a book while the pages are still bound together. You will fold the pages in a three-unit pattern: 1,2,3 … 1,2,3 … 1,2,3 … etc. If you have never made a book sculpture before, you should look at the hourglass and the Lantern patterns before trying this design. The book used for this project had enough pages to give a 180-degree structure. If you use a book with more pages, or the pages are thicker,…
- [Lantern: Folded Book Art](https://make-origami.com/lantern/): This book sculpture is called “Lantern” because it reminds me of the Chinese paper lanterns that children make when it is near Chinese New Year. Book sculptures or altered books are books which have been transformed into incredible pieces of art. Altered books often include the use of scissors and/or glue; however, this design was made by folding only. It is not a hard design but it will take a while to complete – it depends on how many pages you have to fold. The final appearance of the sculpture will depend on the shape of the book and the…
- [Hourglass: Folded Book Art](https://make-origami.com/hourglass/): I call this book sculpture “hourglass” because it has two distinct sections connected with a narrow neck. This shape cannot be achieved from all books: your book must have:     – a height:width ratio greater than 1:1 and     – a height:width ratio less than 2:1 Confused? Don’t worry, it just means that your book has to be not square (too stout) and not skinny (too narrow). A standard USA 8.5″ x 11″ page works and most magazines in USA will work too. The book sculptures shown on this web site require folding only: no cutting, glueing; painting…
- [Hedgehog : Folded Book Art](https://make-origami.com/hedgehog/): This cute hedgehog is made by folding the pages of a book while the pages are still bound together. This design is not the easiest book sculpture in this web site but it is the cutest. Folding this prickly creature will keep kids entertained and busy for hours. Book Sculpture: Hedgehog Step 1: Take a book and remove the front and back cover but leave the pages bound together. Without ripping off the pages, remove small bits of binding glue that may still be adhering to the spine of the book. The book used here was a day-planner donated by…
- [Flower Tower : Folded Book Art](https://make-origami.com/flower-tower/): Flower Tower is so called because, if you look at the structure on-end, it has loops that are similar to the petals of a flower. The pages of the book are rolled so the entire structure looks like a tube or a tower. It is a fun project and it makes a great conversational piece. One of the underlying aspects of these folded books is that you simply fold the pages over and over again somewhat mindlessly. At the end, you get a beautiful creation without having thought about it. The Flower Tower is different. For this project, you need…
- [Clamshell : Folded Book Art](https://make-origami.com/clamshell/): This book sculpture is called Clamshell because it looks like the giant clams found in the coral reefs of the South Pacific. Giant clams ( Tridacna gigas) can weigh over 400 pounds and live over 100 years. Luckily, this clamshell book sculpture is not quite as heavy and it doesn’t need 100 years to make. To be able to complete this book sculpture, you should be able to do the Zigzag design. Indeed, you can think of this project as two zigzags one on top of the other. Zigzags are described with peaks, troughs, and “sections” (distance from peak to…
- [Book Ornaments : Folded Book Art](https://make-origami.com/book-sculpture-ornaments/): These book sculpture ornaments look like Christmas decoration! In order for them to be functional, the books need to be small and light weight. For design B and C, you only need about 20 pages because each page is folded upon itself many times making the final sculpture quite bulky. Design A Instructions A Design B Instructions B Design C Instructions C The instructions on how to make these ornaments are abbreviated – it is assumed that you have made a few of the other projects on this website before attempting to make these sculptures. The method for all three…
- [Money Twist Tie Butterfly](https://make-origami.com/money-twist-tie-butterfly/): This origami dollar bill butterfly is called a Money Twist Tie Butterfly because it requires something to tie the two pieces together: something like a twist tie or floral wire. The design was inspired by the photo on this flickr site but it is probably a traditional model. It uses two $1 bills and a twist tie. A twist tie is a thin metal covered with paper or plastic. It is flexible and is often used to keep bags closed. You can also use a pipe cleaner or an elastic band. Anything flexible and can fasten things together would work.…
- [Money Twist Tie Modular Flower](https://make-origami.com/money-twist-tie-modular-flower/): This Money Twist Tie Modular Flower is a variation of a traditional design. It is a simple model to make and it generates four different versions of the same flower. Using 3 one-dollar bills, this dollar bill flower is a great tip for a waitress or waiter. To keep the dollar bills together, you will need a twist tie, a pipe cleaner, a piece of string, or something of a similar nature. Instructions for Money Twist Tie Modular Flower Step 1: Start with a crisp dollar bill with the black-side facing up. Fold & unfold the dollar bill in half…
- [Money 2.50 Pyramid](https://make-origami.com/money-two-fifty-pyramid/): This origami $2.50 Pyramid is so called because it was originally made with one $2 bill and one 50¢ coin. Together that makes $2.50. The hardest part may be finding a clean, crisp $2 bill. Sometimes banks will carry freshly minted money in late December. This model was designed by Denny North and you can see his video here. Instructions for Origami $2.50 Pyramid Step 1: Fold the dollar bill in half lengthwise. Unfold. Step 2: Fold the dollar bill in half (top to bottom). Step 3: Using the crease made in step 1, fold down the top corners so…
- [Money Shirt](https://make-origami.com/money-shirt/): This money origami shirt is a great example of how you can have fun with money but it doesn’t involve shopping. It is quick to make, easy to recognize, and gratefully accepted by its recipient. With less than 10 folds, you can make someone happy with just a single dollar! Instructions for Money Shirt Step 1: Fold the dollar bill in half lengthwise. Unfold. Step 2: Fold the dollar bill into quarters. Unfold. Step 3: Fold the top of the dollar bill back. Make the crease right at the border where the money is white. Step 4: Fold up the…
- [Money Sailboat](https://make-origami.com/money-sailboat/): This Money Sailboat ($ Sailboat) is a variation of a traditional sailboat. It is not hard to make but it does involve a Reverse Fold – a move that is not too hard, but can be tricky if you have never done it before. The boat can be made flat so you can attach it to a greeting card, or you can stand it upright because it comes with its own stand. Instructions for Money Sailboat Step 1: Start with a crisp dollar bill with the black-side facing up. Fold in half (bottom to top) lengthwise. Step 2: Fold and…
- [Money Ring](https://make-origami.com/money-ring/): This origami dollar bill money ring has been around since the 1960’s. Not quite old enough to be call a “traditional” design; however, it has been around long enough such that no one remembers who first created it. The creator of this ring must have been very clever because the design is elegant in its simplicity. “Simple” means that there are no elaborate, acrobatic folds; however, this model is not “easy” because the dollar bill is thick making it difficult to fold and tuck where necessary. Let’s give this “classic” design a try! Instructions for Money Ring Step 1: Start…
- [Money Pine Tree](https://make-origami.com/money-pine-tree/): This money pine tree was created by Florence Temko (co-founder of OrigamiUSA) and V’Ann Cornelius. This origami tree is not hard to make, but it does involve two squash folds. Squash folds are easy once you understand what’s going on. However, it takes practice to make squash folds nicely: nicely means to squash the paper evenly and symmetrically so that the final model has clean lines. If you are having trouble, you can always try the $ Easy Tree which only uses valley and mountain folds. Instructions for Money Pine Tree Step 1: Start with a crisp dollar bill and…
- [Money Ornament](https://make-origami.com/money-ornament/): This Money Ornament ($ Ornament) is made with two one-dollar bills. It is an easy model which can be used as a decoration or as a toy. As a decoration, you will need a clever way to attach a thread to the ornament. Do not puncture a hole with needle & thread because it is illegal to deface a US money. As a toy, hold the apex of the model in between your thumb and forefinger. Gently blow at the model and it will spin. A similar model was created by A Pidel called Spinner and AJ Moreno called Flying…
- [Money Kimono](https://make-origami.com/money-kimono/): This origami money kimono is made from a single dollar bill but any piece of paper of similar dimensions would work. A kimono is a traditional Japanese outfit worn by men, women, and children on special occasions. It is a T-shaped, full length gown. Kimonos for men are rather plain whereas the ones for women can be quite involved with accompanying sashes, shoes, and accessories. High-end kimonos are considered works of art and can cost over $10,000 USD. Instructions for Origami Money Kimono Step 1: with the money positioned as shown, fold up the bottom-third of the the dollar bill.…
- [Money Insignia Ring](https://make-origami.com/money-insignia-ring/): This Money Insignia Ring was created by the Origami Resource Center and you can find diagrams for the model here. The great part about this model is that George Washington’s face is visible at the front of the ring. You don’t even have to use a dollar bill. You can use nicely patterned origami paper with this design and it makes a really pretty ring. Instructions for Money Insignia Ring Step 1: Start with a crisp dollar bill with the green-side facing up. Fold the money in half lengthwise but only crease the left and right edges. Leave the center…
- [Money Inscription Cross](https://make-origami.com/money-inscription-cross/): This Money Inscription Cross is unique in that it shows the words: “In God We Trust”. The design was inspired by the $Inscription Cross created by Charles Bast as shown here. Money Inscription Cross Instructions Step 1: Start with a crisp dollar bill with the black-side of the bill facing up. Fold and unfold a dollar bill in half and then into quarters. Turn the model over. Step 2: Fold down the top-edge of the dollar bill so the bill is divided into eighths. Step 3: Use the crease made in step 1 to fold back (mountain fold) the dollar…
- [Money Heart Bookmark](https://make-origami.com/money-heart-bookmark/): You might consider adding this Money Heart Bookmark the next time you give someone a book as a gift. It is easy to fold and it gives a personal touch; a little something extra to give the book more value. Instructions for Money Heart Bookmark Step 1: Start with a crisp dollar bill with the green-side facing up. Fold and unfold into quarters lengthwise. Step 2: Fold up the bottom-left corner to get a diagonal crease. Unfold. Step 3: Fold down the top-left corner to get another diagonal crease. Unfold. You should get an X-shaped crease. Turn the dollar bill…
- [Money Gun](https://make-origami.com/money-gun/): This Origami Money Gun can be made in two ways. The first method is easier but it makes a flat model. The second method involves rolling a dollar bill around a pencil which can be tricky, but it results in a more 3D version with a tubular barrel. In terms of terminology, the word “gun” refers to any firearm. The term “pistol” often refers to any handgun that is not a revolver. A “revolver” is a handgun which has a revolving cylinder where the bullets are located. There is not enough details in this origami model to determine if it…
- [Money Eds Butterfly](https://make-origami.com/money-eds-butterfly/): Money Eds Butterfly should really be titled “Ed’s Butterfly”. The addition of “money” helps in its description. Perhaps a a more perfect name would bey “Ed’s Money Origami Butterly”. The model was created by Ed Halley. You can also see his original textual instructions here Instructions for Money Eds Butterfly Step 1: Start with a crisp dollar bill with the black-side facing up. Fold & unfold the dollar bill in half. Step 2: Fold up the left-side of the dollar bill so the bottom-edge of the paper aligns with the middle crease made in step 1. Repeat on the right…
- [Origami 101](https://make-origami.com/origami-101/): Origami bases are sequences of folds which are used over and over again in different origami models. Instead of describing the same steps over and over again, an origami author or creator might just say, “Start with Waterbomb Base” and then expect that you know what a Waterbomb Base is. Different origami books will have different bases which are related to the models found in that particular book. So, there could be many, many different bases. However, there only a handful of origami bases are universally accepted by all origami enthusiasts. These include: Kite Base Fish Base Bird Base Frog…
- [Money Easy Tree](https://make-origami.com/money-easy-tree/): This money easy tree should really be written as “$ Easy Tree”. Making the origami tree is easy; making the money may or may not be easy. This tree has a trapezoid base so it looks like it is in a box or a tree stand. With a few decorations (such as colored hole punch circles), this money easy tree can be transformed into a Christmas tree. Florence Temko created another tree that is similar but has the extra bonus of having a straight trunk. Her tree looks as if it is growing from the ground. You can see it…
- [Money Easy Peacock](https://make-origami.com/money-easy-peacock/): As its name suggests, this Money Easy Peacock is pretty easy when it comes to peacocks. Any rectangle will work; you can even make this peacock using the wrapper from a disposable chopstick. The final model is quite small (about 1.5 inches high) so you should be careful that it isn’t accidentally thrown into the garbage. On the other hand, it is a 3D model which can stand upright so that might be its saving quality. Instructions for Money Easy Peacock Step 1: Start with a crisp dollar bill. Place it with black-side facing up and in vertical orientation. Fold…
- [Money Easy Heart](https://make-origami.com/money-easy-heart/): Money Easy Heart is the easiest and fastest way you can make a heart from a dollar bill. It’s not the most sophisticated design, but when you want to impress someone quick, it does the job just fine. One of the hardships of dollar bill origami is that the paper is very thick and the creases do not hold well. If you have time, place the dollar bill heart under a heavy book overnight to help set the creases. You should never glue or staple a dollar bill because that is illegal. Note this message from the U.S. Department of…
- [Money Easy Box](https://make-origami.com/money-easy-box/): With just 5 or 6 folds, you can make a money easy box ($ Easy Box). This design was adapted from the classic Magazine Box. It’s easy and fast to make. Once done, you can put coins inside. Instructions for Money Easy Box Step 1: Start with a crisp dollar bill with the black-side facing up. Fold in half lengthwise, then fold into quarters. Unfold. Step 2: Fold and unfold the dollar bill in half crosswise. Step 3: Fold the left-edge and right-edge of the dollar bill towards the middle crease made above. Step 4: Valley fold the four corners…
- [Money Easy Arrow ($ Easy Arrow)](https://make-origami.com/money-easy-arrow/):   There are a lot of reasons to appreciate this Money Easy Arrow ($ Easy Arrow). First of all, it’s easy to make. Second, you can get more than 8 different looks with the same folding instructions. As well, an arrow made with a dollar bill commands attention like no other arrow. Instructions for Money Easy Arrow Step 1: Start with a crisp dollar bill with the black-side facing up. Fold down the top-left side of the dollar bill as shown. Unfold Step 2: Fold up the bottom-left side of the dollar bill as shown. Unfold. You should get two…
- [Money Duck](https://make-origami.com/money-duck/): This money duck ($ Duck) is a variation of the traditional origami swan. It can be made flat or you can open up the body a bit so it is 3D. Care should be taken when making the head of the duck. If it is too small, it will look silly. If the head is too big, the duck will fall forward. Instructions for Money Duck Step 1: Start with a crisp dollar bill with the black-side facing up. Fold in half lengthwise. Unfold. Step 2: Valley fold the four corners as shown. Step 3: Valley fold the top-left and…
- [Money Crane Bookmark ($ Crane Bookmark)](https://make-origami.com/money-crane-bookmark/): This Money Crane Bookmark can be included with a book if you happen to be giving someone a book as a present. Why spend dollars bills to buy a bookmark when you can make a bookmark with the dollar bill itself? This model is a union of new and old because the crane is a classic model seen throughout the history of paper folding; however, folding dollar bills is a relatively new trend. Instructions for Money Crane Bookmark Step 1: Start with a crisp dollar bill with the black-side facing up. Fold and unfold the dollar bill in half and…
- [Money Change of Heart ($ Change of Heart)](https://make-origami.com/money-change-of-heart/): This Money Change of Heart model ($ Change of Heart) is often attributed to Stephen Hecht because he was the first person to use a dollar bill instead a sheet of plain paper. However, the model looks just as nice when you use regular paper of size ration 1:2. This model is not very hard or complex, but compared to the other models on this web site, it is more involved. The model is challenging if you have large fingers because some of the folds are quite small and detailed. If you want, you can try with a larger sheet…
- [Money Box with Handle ($ Box)](https://make-origami.com/money-box-with-handle/):   This Money Box with Handle is a classic design. It can be made with a rectangle of different dimensions to give a handle of different sizes. With a dollar bill, the handle can be large (left), folded in half to give a medium-sized handle (middle), made into a triangle (right), rolled into a scroll, pleated, or it can be folded down completely so there is no handle. Instructions for Money Box with Handle Step 1: Start with a crisp dollar bill with the black-side facing up. Fold in half lengthwise and crosswise. Unfold Step 2: Fold the top-edge and…
- [Money Bow Tie](https://make-origami.com/money-bow-tie/): This money bow tie can be made in two styles: straight (top two ties) or pointed (bottom two ties). Depending of which side of the dollar bill is facing up when you start folding, you can get a different look. If you start with the black-side of the dollar bill facing up, then the tie will be mostly green. FYI: The circle with the eagle in it is the “USA coat of arms”. The circle with the pyramid in it has no official name. The two circles together are called the “Great Seal of United States”. If you start folding…
- [Money Boots](https://make-origami.com/money-boots/): These tiny origami money boots are so cute! The model is often attributed to Cray Randall because he was the first to make the boot out of money. The design is actually a traditional one as shown here – it was originally a napkin fold. Imagine having boots beside your dinner plate! If you fold dollar bill boots and leave it for a waitress/waiter, you would still be putting boots on the dinner table! It’s fun to make a pair of boots, so let’s get started because you’ve got twice the amount of work to do. Instructions for Origami Money…
- [Vampire Bat](https://make-origami.com/vampire-bat/): This paper bat is called an Origami Vampire Bat only because it is so creepy looking. Something about the hunched up shoulders and beady eyes make you feel like it will launch right at your throat and drink your blood! Beware the origami vampire bat! You will need a pair of scissors to make the bat’s head so be prepared to snip. Instructions for an Origami Vampire Bat Step 1: Start with a square sheet of paper and fold it in half both directions. Unfold. If you are using origami paper which is colored on one side and white on…
- [Traditional Origami Rabbit](https://make-origami.com/traditional-origami-rabbit/): Learn to make a Traditional Origami Rabbit in about 5 minutes. This is an easy model which will bring a hop in your child’s stride. It only takes 10 folds to complete the model and the results are pretty convincing. With a bit of imagination, this bunny can hop along all day! Traditional Origami Rabbit Instructions Step 1: Start with a square sheet of paper. Fold it in half (left to right). Unfold. Step 2: Fold the left-edge and right-edge of the paper to the center crease made above. Step 3: Fold down the top-edge of the model. Fold it…
- [Spider Web](https://make-origami.com/spider-web/): Strictly speaking, this Spider Web is not origami because it involves a lot of cutting. I would call it a DIY Paper Spider Web. You can also call it a Kirigami Spider Web where kiri means “cut” and gami means “paper”. This model is great for Halloween time because it is easy to make and easy to recognize. If you use large paper, you can make a pretty big spider web! Paper Spider Web Instructions Step 1: Take a regular sheet of paper like 8.5″ x 11″ office paper and fold it in half (bottom to top) Step 2: Fold…
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- [Snapology Egg](https://make-origami.com/snapology-egg/): This Snapology Egg is not hard to make but it requires many pieces of paper. To assemble it, you should know some basic geometry. Snapology is a method of assembling strips of paper into polyhedra shapes; it was developed by Heinz Strobl. This page will show you how to make an egg shape but you can use the same methodology for other polyhedra. For a different way of folding an oblong spheroid, see Rona Gurkewitz’s book 3D Geometric Origami: Modular Polyhedra. Instructions for Snapology Egg 1. Getting Supplies Ready Step 1: Cut many long strips of paper. Any size will…
- [Rabbit Head](https://make-origami.com/rabbit-head/): This origami bunny rabbit head is quite easy to make. Only 6 steps to get a happy Easter bunny. Rabbit Head Instructions Step 1: Start with a square sheet of paper. If you are using origami paper, start with the white-side facing up. Place the paper in “diamond” position (balanced on one of its corners). Fold the paper in half (bottom to top). Step 2: Fold the triangle in half (left to right). Unfold. Step 3: Fold up the bottom of the triangle. This folded edge will be the ears of the rabbit, so fold it as thick or as…
- [Rabbit Face](https://make-origami.com/rabbit-face/): This origami rabbit face is a clever design created by Javier Caboblanco. It uses both sides of the paper to get the best effect. You can use origami paper which has color on one side and is white on the back side. Or, you can use double sided origami paper which has a different color on the back and front. No double sided paper? Not a problem, you can still make the model and the multiple layers of paper will be enough to give an impression of eyes and nose. The big ears help identify that it is a rabbit.…
- [Pleated Twist Cross](https://make-origami.com/pleated-twist-cross/): This origami Pleated-Twist Cross is surprisingly easy even though it may look a bit complicated. Give it a try and be pleasantly surprised! It is a clever design and I wonder why no one else has discovered it before me. Origami Pleated-Twist Cross Instructions Step 1: Start with a square sheet of paper with the colored-side facing up. Fold and unfold the paper horizontally into quarters. Make sure the folds are all valley folds. Step 2: Fold and unfold the paper into quarters vertically. Make sure all folds are valley folds. Turn the paper over. Step 3: Fold and unfold…
- [Origami Witch Hat](https://make-origami.com/origami-witch-hat/): The Origami Witch Hat is a perfect origami model to make during Halloween time. The model can be made flat and used as a wall decoration, or placed on the front of card or poster. In addition, the model can be made to stand upright so it can be a part of a diorama or a place card on a dinner table. Make hats of different colors and have fun! Instructions for an Origami Witch Hat Step 1: This model works better if the paper is the same color on both sides. Start with a square sheet of paper and…
- [Origami Waterbomb Pumpkin](https://make-origami.com/origami-waterbomb-pumpkin/): This Origami Waterbomb Pumpkin is basically a waterbomb. The only thing that makes it a pumpkin is that you use orange colored paper; there is a green “stem” sticking out the top of the model; and you get to draw eyes & mouth for a jack o’lantern. It is a fun model to make: you get to blow into the hole to inflate the model. It is 3D so it can serve as a table decoration. Origami Waterbomb Pumpkin Instructions Step 1: Take a square sheet of paper and fold it in half (left to right) and unfold. Repeat folding…
- [Origami Bat](https://make-origami.com/origami-bat/): This Origami Bat is made possible with the use of a pair of scissors. Two small incisions are made so the paper can be folded back to give the impression of ears. It’s a great model if you are not opposed to a bit of cutting. Instructions for an Origami Bat Step 1: Start with a square sheet of paper place in “diamond” orientation (balanced on one of its corners). If you are using origami paper which is colored on one side and white on the back side, then you should start with the white-side facing up. Amazon.com sells black…
- [Easy Rabbit](https://make-origami.com/easy-rabbit/): Learn to make an origami easy rabbit : it only takes about 5 minutes to make this paper bunny. At this pace, you will soon have your own colony of cute, origami rabbits. This model can be made with no cutting, or with cutting. Both looks great, it all depends on your stance on the use of scissors in the art of origami. Some people think you should never (never, ever!) use scissors. In contrast, other more relaxed folders will say that a bit of cutting is OK if it improves the creative experience. Read more about Pure Origami here.…
- [Easy Origami Pumpkin](https://make-origami.com/easy-origami-pumpkin/): This easy origami pumpkin is a modification of the preliminary base. The model itself is quite easy to make and it will take approximately 5 minutes to make one. You also have the option to make a stem on top of the pumpkin: this steps require a little more skill but it is still quite satisfying. Easy Origami Pumpkin Instructions Step 1: Take a square sheet of paper and fold it along the diagonals and unfold. If you are using origami paper, place the white-side facing up. Step 2: Turn the paper over (the gray lines show “crease lines” which…
- [Easter Cross](https://make-origami.com/easter-cross/): This paper Easter Cross is quite easy to make. Once you’ve figured it out, you will find yourself making many of them. You can use them for scrap-booking or for birth announcements; you can give them as keepsakes or use them as bookmarks. You can use paper that is the same color on both sides, or you can use paper that is a different color on the front and back side. In the second case, the arms of the cross will be a different color compared to the center of the cross. The paper should be a long strip of…
- [Chick and Egg](https://make-origami.com/chick-and-egg/): This Chick and Egg origami model is made with two sheets of paper. This is different compared to the Chick N Egg model which is made from a single sheet of paper. Both these models were created by Sarah Wooden and their diagrams were on her web site, Sarah’s Origami. However, that site no longer exist and I have not been able to contact her but hope that she permits me to make photo-instructions of the model. For the egg, if you want it to be colored, then start with the colored-side of the paper facing up. For the chick,…
- [3D Origami Egg](https://make-origami.com/3d-origami-egg/): Like the 3D Swan, this 3D origami egg is made with small triangular pieces made from the process known as Chinese Paper Folding or Golden Venture Folding. This DIY paper egg uses about 200 units so start folding! If you have never made a 3D origami model yet, start by learning how to make the individual units. Once you’ve made a pile of the triangular units, come back here and learn how to assemble them into an egg. 3D Origami Egg Instructions Row 1: Start with 4 triangular units arranged like a + sign. How to insert tabs into pockets.…
- [Origami Water Lily](https://make-origami.com/origami-water-lily/): This origami water lily is a traditional model – this means that it has been around for so long that no one knows who invented it. You would think that such a flower would be dead easy to make given that it has been around for who knows how long. Not necessarily so. This model consists of three blintz folds (easy) and an inversion (not easy). The inversion part is tricky and you have to do it four times! Are you up to the challenge? Let’s see how well you fare with this origami water lily. Instructions for Origami Water…
- [Origami Tulip](https://make-origami.com/origami-tulip/): This origami tulip is three dimensional (not flat) and it comes with a stand in the shape of a stem & leaf. You will need two sheets of paper that is 6″ square in size (or larger). A brightly colored paper for the flower is recommended, and a green sheet of paper is good for the stem & leaf. Though, a slightly larger sheet for the stem wouldn’t hurt. As an alternatively, you can also wrap floral tape around a wooden skewer and use that as a stem (more about different stem origami tulip here).   Let’s start folding the…
- [Origami Iris](https://make-origami.com/origami-iris/): The origami iris (also called an origami lily) is a traditional design loved by many. The folding sequence is considered “intermediate” in difficulty. It is not a hard model to make, but there are quite a few steps to follow. Many of the steps are repeat-on-the-other-side types of fold. Because there are so many repeated folds, it can get confusing. The thing to remember with this origami iris is that there are 4 petals, so the folding sequences need to be done 4 times. If you find this model too difficult to complete, try the day lily which is easier…
- [Origami Harebell](https://make-origami.com/origami-harebell/): Harebell flowers can be found in nutrient-poor grasslands. They can survive in the cracks of pavement, along the sides of rock cliffs, and in sand dune – they are hardy plants! Most flowers are blue-violet, pink or white in color. The flowers have 5 fused petals which form a bell shape. The origami flower shown here has 4 petals and it is green! Clearly this is a stylized version of the true harebells found in nature. However, the great part of this paper flower is that it’s super easy to make. Despite the ease of construction, it is very beautiful…
- [Origami Daylily](https://make-origami.com/origami-daylily/): Origami daylily flowers     Real daylilies. Daylily flowers are highly variable in their size, shape, color, and fragrance. The name is a generic one and refers to many cultivars of plants in the Hemerocallis genus; there are over 60,000 cultivars of daylilies. Most day lilies will bloom once and the flower only lasts for one day. However, it is possible to have multiple flowers on the same stalk, each opening on different a day. Interestingly, some daylilies bloom at night. In a similar manner, origami daylilies can come in different colors, shapes, and sizes. Shown on the left is…
- [Origami Bellflower](https://make-origami.com/origami-bellflower/): The origami bellflower shown here looks like a very basic, simple flower. Despite this, the model takes quite a few steps to make. In fact, it is probably the most involved flower in this web site – even more complex than the traditional iris/lily flower. The good news is that many of the steps are “repeat on the other side” steps. So, once you’ve mastered the folding sequence for the 1st and 2nd petals, making the 3rd and 4th petals will be easy. Instructions are very detailed at first, and then become more abbreviated as you become familiar with each…
- [Origami Cornflower](https://make-origami.com/cornflower/): Cornflower should not be confused with cornflour, the latter being a starch-based powder derived from corn plants. Nope, corn flowers are annual, flowering plants in the Asteraceae family of plants. It used to be a weed commonly found in fields (and thus the term “cornfields” despite the fact that the field may not actually have corn crops in it.) Unfortunately, due to habitat destruction from overuse of herbicides, cornflowers are now on the UK “Back from the Brink” list. Not quite endangered, but on the brink. Despite its demise in the wild, cultivated, ornamental varieties of the plant thrive in…


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