This simple origami jet plane requires only sixteen steps to follow

This easy origami jet plane is one of the oldest model I made in sixties.

This simple origami airplane simulates a fighter jet plane. Two special folding techniques that you need to learn are inside reverse-fold and outside reverse-fold.

This origami jet plane simulates a fighter jet plane. Three special folding techniques that you need to know are inside reverse-fold, outside reverse-fold, and opensink-fold

This origami model simulates a stealth aircraft. It starts from a balloon base. One special folding technique that you need to learn is inside reverse-fold.

This simple origami space shuttle is a beginner's version of space shuttle. It is quite simple to fold. One special folding technique that you need to careful about is inside reverse-fold.

This origami UFO model simulates a landed UFO. It is not that difficult to fold. One special folding technique that you need to learn is rabbit ear-fold.

This origami UFO model simulates a flying UFO with four anti-gravity generators. If you are in novice in origami, it might be very difficult for you to fold. In that case, you need to tackle an easier model first and become comfortable with many folding techniques. Some of special folding techniques involved with this model are Z-fold, inside reverse-fold, and square-fold.

This traditional origami bag starts from a square base. There is no special folding technique involved with this model.

Traditional Origami Ball

This traditional origami ball is easy to make and then you can play with it after you make one. It is based on balloon base.

Easy Origami Ball

In my opinion, this origami ball is easier to make compare to the traditonal origami ball.

New Origami Ball

New origami ball is different from classic origami ball (or balloon). It is not based on balloon base and it is somewhat larger compare to the traditional origami ball.

You will apply 90 degrees valley- and mountain-folds to make this double origami bed II. It is very similar to the double origami bed.

The double origami bed requires similar folding methods shown on the single origami bed.

This origami cradle of Christmas may be suitable for an intermediate level folders since it requires 48 steps to complete. However, there is no special folding technique involved with this model.

The base of origami bird is "kite base" which is used for making an origami swan. Also you will learn what "inside reverse-fold" from this origami bird.

The origami crow starts from bird base. One special folding technique you need to know for this model is inside reverse-fold

From this traditional origami phoenix, you will be able to learn both petal-fold and inside reverse-fold.

This traditional origami pigeon is a very simple model. Only special folding technique that you need to know is inside reverse-fold.

This traditional origami swallow starts from bird base. One special folding technique you need to know for this model is inside reverse-fold.

This origami duck is a traditional model which makes use of both inside reverse-fold and outside reverse-fold.

This traditional origami Mandarin duck starts from a kite base. The special folding techniques that you will learn from this model are both inside reverse-fold and outside reverse-fold.

This traditional origami crane II also starts from bird base. The special feature of this model is an unique shape of two wings.

While you are making an origami crane, you will learn two bases: (1) square base and (2) bird base. For many people, origami crane might be the first model to learn origami folding. So it is like a prerequisite for more advance models.

This flying origami crane is derived from bird base. You will learn both inside reverse-fold and outside reverse-fold from this model. One special folding technique that you will learn from this flying crane is asymmetric squash-fold.

This origami crane is different from the traditional origami crane. It is based on calyx base instead of bird base. It is a bit skinnier than the traditional one.

This traditional origami rooster is an easy model. There is no special folding technique involved with this model.

This traditional origami chick is an easy model to make. One special folding technique involved with this model is inside reverse-fold. You will need to apply this technique for two times

This traditional origami hen is an easy model. The special folding techniques involved with this model are squash-fold and inside reverse-fold.

This traditional origami owl is based on so-called "bird base". One special folding technique you will learn from this model is an asymmetric inside reverse-fold.

This origami peacock is a traditional model which makes use of an inside reverse-fold for three times

You can fold an origami peacock with spreading feathers with one sheet of square paper. You will need to apply both petal-fold and outside reverse-fold.

This is one of the simplest origami swan you can make out of a square paper. Ths origami swan is based on a so-called "kite base".

With Mother Swan

This simple origami penguin is very easy to fold. One distinctive feature of this model is that you can learn easily what the folding technique of outside reverse-fold is.

This origami eagle is for an intermediate-level folder. Two basic folding techniques that you need to apply for this model are both inside reverse-fold and outside reverse-fold.

The folding technique that you will learn from this origami catamaran is inside reverse fold. You will apply two inside reverse folds to this model.

The origami sampan boat showing here has an impressive folding technique called "locking fold". This technique alone can be an exciting learning experience.

The most important technique that you should remember is the "pocket fold" which will be applied twice to make this boat. The most fascinating feature of this boat is that if you apply the "pocket fold" three times (that is, one more time) , then you can make a smaller size (about 2/3) boat with an identical shape of the original boat.

Inflatable origami boat requires you to learn both gate-fold and inside reverse fold. Other than that, it is a simple boat to fold with.

This traditional origami steamboat with double smokestacks is very close to the traditional origami chair. They share the same folding steps up to the step #10 by applying cushion-fold three times

This traditional origami motorboat is similar to the traditional origami sampan boat. Two model share the same folding technique of opening a pocket. However, there is a difference. This origami motorboat has two nice decks.

This origami reed boat is fairly easy to fold. The special folding techniques you will learn from this origami boat is the inside reverse fold and a curved mountain-fold.

The large sampan boat is based on Fish Base and it is larger than the traditional sampan by about 40%.

The special folding technique is being used for this origami boat is the inside reverse fold. Excep that, it is fairly easy to fold this long canoe.

This origami house boat simulates a real house boat. One special folding technique you would learn from this model is outside reverse-fold.

This simple origami Noah's ark is a simple version of origami Noah's ark. There is no special folding technique involved with this model.

The upside-down side view of the origami heart boat resembles a heart shape.

The folding technique that you will learn from this origami catamaran boat is squash-fold. You will need to apply four squash-folds to this model.

This origami catamaran boat II is a little more complicated compared to a regular catamaran boat since the front side is slander than the back side.

This wide origami boat simulates a boat with a wide width. The special folding techniques that you will learn from this origami boat are inside reverse fold, squash-fold, and petal-fold.

The origami Gondola boat is consist of (1) boat, (2) four chair, and (3) stand. The boat itself is derived from a long canoe. It will take 16 steps to make a boat stand while 31 steps for Gondola chair. Since you have to go through 21 steps for this instruction, the total steps for making three models will be 68.

You can use this origami boat stand for both origami boat and plastic model boat. You will be starting with Z-fold initially. One special folding technique you would learn from this model is inside reverse-fold.

This heart origami boat starts from 4x4 matrix base. The special folding techniques that you need to learn for this model are squash-fold, inside reverse-fold, open sink-fold, closed-open sink-fold, and open-closed sink-fold.

This new origami sampan boat is easier to fold compared to the traditional sampan boat. It is free from the special folding technique called "locking fold". I think it is a better looking interior of boat too.

This easy origami book is a four-page long book made from a typical origami paper. If the original size of the paper is 15cm x 15cm, then the size of page will be 3.75cm x 3.75cm

This origami album is a six-page long album made from a typical origami paper (15cm x 15cm). The size of each page of this album will be 2.5cm x 5cm. This means that If you want to put two 4" x 5" photos on each page, then the size of the paper should be at least 75cm x 75cm (or 30" x 30"). Initially origami album starts with both horizontal and vertical Z-folds

This is an origami arrow model. It starts with a 8x8 matrix base. You can use it as a bookmark.

This origami bowl is 3D version of origami bowl. Initially it is derived from fruit base which I make use of a regular octagon shape.

This cover is for the large square origami paper box.

You can use the same size of paper for this cover.

This flat rectangular shaped open box starts from 4x4 matrix base. The ratio among the width, the length, and the height of the rectangle is 4:6:1 . Two special folding techniques involved with this model are both 90 degrees mountain-fold and 90 degrees valley-fold.

This simple origami butterfly is easy to make (13 steps). A special folding technique involved in this model is squash-fold

Initially the paper will be divided into 12 x 12 square cells and then a crease pattern will be applied.

This origami butterfly is derived from a balloon base. The essential folding technique being used for this model is inside reverse-fold.

This origami butterfly V is not derived from any base. It takes 33 steps to complete this model.

This digital origami camera is a 3D version of origami camera. One special folding technique involved with this model is a chair-fold

This 3D origami candy starts from 8x8 matrix origami base. The special folding technique involved with this model is rabbit ear-fold.

This traditional origami cap allows you to wear it if you prepare for a large square paper.

It might be an economical way to make this origami cap instead of buying a real one.

This square origami cap allows you to make a square shape origami cap.

This 3D origami car is derived from 8x8 matrix origami base. It takes 37 steps to complete this model. This origami car is recommended to an imtermediate level origamist.

Initially you need to apply both horizontal and vertical Z-folds. Then a crease pattern is to be applied to make a large trapezoid origami chair.

This Gondola origami chair simulates four chairs used on Gondola boat. A special folding technique that you need to learn from this model is a chair-fold (but you will use more advanced one).

Origami Loveseat

Trapezoid Origami Loveseat

This origami bench requires two sheets of square paper. One special folding technique that you need to know for this model is Z-fold.

This origami throne is a simple model to make. Three special folding techniques that you need to learn for this model are inside reverse-fold, nail-fold, and modified chair-fold.

This wide origami throne starts from a 8x8 matrix base. There is no special folding technique involved wtih this model.

This 3D origami Christmas tree has a 3D structure for a Christmas tree. You will only need a single paper to make this tree.

This simple origami christmas tree can be folded by making eight crease lines.

This origami angel is easy to make. Two special folding technique that you will learn from this model are inside reverse-fold and squash-fold.

You will be able to make an origami cross with one square paper. Initially you will be applying both vertical and horizontal gate-folds.

This Nestorian origami cross starts from 8x8 matrix base. One special folding technique involved with this model is swivel-fold.

This origami star of Bethlehem starts with a kite base. Two special folding techniques involved with this model is both inside reverse-fold and outside reverse-fold.

You will certainly learn "how to open a pocket" from this traditonal origami church. It is essential to learn this technique.

This is a modified version of the traditional origami church.

The most important technique you will learn from this origami church pew is "Double chair-fold" which is a little more complicated than the regular chair-fold.

This Christmas origami candle is a 2D model.

Two special folding techniques that you need to learn for this model is "inside reverse-fold" and "squash-fold".

This origami cradle of Christmas may be suitable for an intermediate level folders since it requires 48 steps to complete. However, there is no special folding technique involved with this model.

The origami snowman starts from 8x8 matrix base. The folding techniques that you need to learn for this model are balloon-fold, open sink-fold, and inside reverse-fold.

This standing origami cow starts from a balloon base. One special folding technique involved with this model is open sink-fold.

While you are making an origami crane, you will learn two bases: (1) square base and (2) bird base. For many people, origami crane might be the first model to learn origami folding. So it is like a prerequisite for more advance models.

This origami crane is different from the traditional origami crane. It is based on calyx base instead of bird base. It is a bit skinnier than the traditional one.

This traditional origami crane II also starts from bird base. The special feature of this model is an unique shape of two wings.

This flying origami crane is derived from bird base. You will learn both inside reverse-fold and outside reverse-fold from this model. One special folding technique that you will learn from this flying crane is asymmetric squash-fold.

This flying origami crane II starts from a bird base. Two special folding techniques involved with this model are open sink-fold and inside reverse-fold.

This flying origami crane II starts from a bird base. Two special folding techniques involved with this model are open sink-fold and inside reverse-fold.

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You will only need a single square paper to make this simple origami cube.

single paper

This origami open cube is a cube without the top so that you can put something in it.

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This origami open cube II is a variation of origami open cube.

This box lid for origami open cube is being used to cover the top of open cube.

You can make this closed origami cube with a various size by varying Δ which is shown in the instruction.

This closed origami cube starts from a 8x8 matrix base. There is no special folding technique involved with this model.

This closable origami cube starts from a 8x8 matrix base. One special folding technique involved with this model is petal-fold.

This open origami cube III is different from other open origami cubes.

This 3D origami cup can be used instead of real cup. If you make this cup with a 20cm x 20cm paper, then the cup could hold the same amount of water as real coffee cup. Hot water can be contained since the cup has four handles. Make sure to use a waterproof paper when you make this cup.

This simple origami velociraptor starts from a calyx base. Two special folding techniques you need to learn from this model is both inside reverse-fold and outside reverse-fold.

This simple origami pterosaur is a simple origami version of pterosaur. Two special folding techniques you need to learn from this model is both inside reverse-fold and outside reverse-fold.

The octagon origami dish makes use of a special folding technique called "Nail-Fold"

You can make a flower origami dish with sixteen petals here

This origami face of man makes use of three special folding techniques: squash-fold, rabbit ear-fold, and rounded mountain and valley-folds.

The simple origami fan can be derived from making a strip by applying valley-fold and mountain-fold alternatively. There is no special folding technique involved with this model.

The peacock origami fan can be started from a simple origami fan before putting glue on it. One special folding technique involved with this model is inside reverse-fold.

This traditional origami koi fish starts from a square base and it allows you to make a 3D origami koi. The special folding techniques involved with this models are petal-fold and inside reverse-fold

This origami butterflyfish is not for novice. You need to have at least an intermediate level in folding paper. This model starts from 8 x 8 matrix base. Several folding techniques you need to know for this model are squash-fold, inside reverse-fold, and nail-fold.

This origami needlefish is not for novice. You need to have an intermediate level in folding paper. One special folding technique that you will learn from this model is rabbit ear-fold.

This origami sunfish starts from square base. Three special folding techniques that you need to learn from this model are closed sunk-fold, inside reverse-fold, and nail-fold.

This traditional origami paper fortune teller shares the same initial folding sequence of traditional easy origami shirt. The special folding technique that you will learn from this model is cushion-fold which is to be applied for two times.

This new origami paper fortune teller could be the one to replace the traditional origami paper fortune teller. The special folding technique that you would learn from this model is outside reverse-fold.

This origami paper fortune teller II is another one that can perform the same function as the traditional one.

This traditional talking origami fox allows you to simulate a talking fox. The special folding techniques that you will learn from this model is making a mouth.

This traditional sitting origami fox allows you to make a simple structure of sitting fox. There is no special folding technique involved with this model.

This simple origami fox starts from fish base. The special folding techniques that you will need to apply for this model is inside reverse-fold.

This origami frog starts with both horizontal and vertical gate-folds. Then make 8 x 8 square cells by applying multiple valley and mountain-folds. It takes 20 steps to complete. You can actually make it jump.

This simple tessellation of origami frog starts from 8 x 8 matrix base. There is no special folding technique involved with this model.

This simple origami frog starts from a 8x8 matrix base. There is no special folding technique involved with this model.

This traditional origami jumping frog actually jumps. There is no special folding technique involved in this model.

Traditionally this origami jumping frog is known to be as a Chinese version of origami jumping frog. Here I use a typical origami paper to fold this model, but it would be better to use a little thicker paper if you want to make the frog to jump. One special folding technique involved with this model is squash-fold.

Traditional Origami Crown

From this origami crown you will learn to know what cushion-fold and what gate-fold are. You will also learn to know how to open a pocket.

This eight-pointed origami crown starts from a regular octagon paper. One special folding technique you need to know for this model is inside reverse-fold.

This traditional cowboy origami hat follows somewhat similar path of making a paper boat.

This origami witch's hat is a simple model. There is no special folding technique involved

with this one

This origami sun hat starts from a regular octagon paper. If you use a larger size of paper, then you might be able to wear it.

This origami witch's hat is a simple model. There is no special folding technique involved

with this one

Two Origami Hands for Halloween

This origami hand allow you to make two skeleton hands for Halloween. One special folding technique that you need to learn for this model is inside reverse-fold.

This traditional origami spider requires two sheets of square paper. One paper will make a body and four legs while another paper for a head and four legs. Both of them starts with a frog base

Origami Witch for Halloween

This origami witch starts from a bird base. Two special folding techniques that you need to learn for this model is both open sink-fold and inside reverse-fold.

Origami Ghost for Halloween

This origami ghost starts from a square base. One special folding technique that you need to learn for this model is inside reverse-fold.

You will be able to make an origami cross with one square paper. Initially you will be applying both vertical and horizontal gate-folds.

This origami old tree starts from 16x16 matrix origami base. It takes 36 steps to complete this model include making a 16x16 matrix origami base.

The instruction for folding 3D origami heart is given here.

You can put a chocolate or a ring inside of this heart.

The origami heart with an arrow is not advised to try for origami novice. Special folding techniques involved with this model are inside-reverse fold, pleat-fold, and squash-fold.

The instruction for folding 3D open origami heart is given here.

Since you have an opening on the top, you can put something in this heart and take it out easily without destroying the origami heart.

This origami heart has a shape of Mickey Mouse. This is 3D origami heart so that you can put something inside. One special folding technique you will learn from this model is a closed sink-fold.

This origami heart with a stand is a one-side origami heart. The other side has a triangular stand.

This origami heart with a stand II has an origami heart shape on the front side. On the backside, it has a stand so that the origami heart can stand by itself.

This large origami heart is might be the largest origami heart you could have folded for a given single square paper.

This origami heart with wings starts with a square base and it takes 43 steps complete. One special folding technique used in thsi model is "tail-fold".

This heart origami boat starts from 4x4 matrix base. The special folding techniques that you need to learn for this model are squash-fold, inside reverse-fold, open sink-fold, closed-open sink-fold, and open-closed sink-fold.

This heart origami envelope has a heart symbol on the back of an envelope. It is not difficult to fold this envelope. One special folding technique that you need to know for this model is swivel-fold.

The origami heart over the moon is not advised to try for origami novice. Special folding techniques involved with this model are Z-fold, swivel-fold, and rabbit ear-fold.

Origami Horse

The origami horse is based on the bird-base. One distinctive feature is that you will be using scissors to make two cuts. Also you will apply both inside reverse-fold and outside reverse-folds.

3D Origami House

This origami house is 3D version of origami house. It is a little difficult to fold compare to 2D origami house.

3D Origami House II

This 3D origami house II requires two pieces of paper with a slight different size. There is no special folding technique involved with the roof model. However, you need to learn how to apply a petal-fold for the main body of the house.

This origami pagoda is a traditional origami pagoda modified by Hyo Ahn. Unlike the traditional version, this model has the same shape for both front and back sides. Two special folding techniques that you will learn from this model are both pocket-fold and inside reverse-fold.

This origami cicada is a traditional origami model and it is one of the easy model that you can make from a square paper.

This 3D origami lamp starts with a 8x8 matrix base. One distinctive feature of this model is you will need to apply a glue on this model

This traditional origami letter requires four-folds to form this origami letter.

This four-folds might be the most popular letter folding technique.

This traditional origami letter II requires three-folds to form this origami letter

The four-quadrant origami letter starts from 4x4 matrix base. There is no special folding technique involved with this model.

Traditional Origami Menko

This traditional origami menko is a modular origami model which requires two square papers. You need to make two modules, i.e., one from each paper. The interesting technique you will learn here is that the combining of two modules is accomplished through inserting a triangular flap into a pocket.

Origami Menko out of Single Square Paper

Traditionally you can make an origami menko using two piece of square paper. Unlike the traditional one, you can make this origami menko using single square paper. You will learn a technique to insert a triangular flap int a pocket. Other than that, there is no special folding technique involved with this model.

Origami Menko II out of Single Square Paper

You can make this origami menko using single square paper. It starts with a 4x4 matrix base. There is no special folding technique involved with this model.

Traditional Origami Ninja Star

This traditional origami ninja star requires two square papers. You need to make two modules which are mirror-image to each other. Two modules will be combined to form a four-pointed origami star. The interesting technique you will learn here is that the combining of two modules is accomplished through inserting two triangular flaps into pockets.

Traditional Origami Menko

This traditional origami menko is a modular origami model which requires two square papers. You need to make two modules, i.e., one from each paper. The interesting technique you will learn here is that the combining of two modules is accomplished through inserting a triangular flap into a pocket.