Origami
Many types of paper art have their basis in folding, cutting, or a combination of the two. Choose your favorite below---each has its own page of information and links.
Clay´s Money Origami  [offsite link]
Clay provides a variety of interesting shapes that you can fold money into. Dan Hathaway´s Homepage [offsite link]
Dan offers a PDF for origami architecture of the Tate Gallery in London, and plans on adding more designs later. Folding & Cutting
Paper can take on fascinating shapes if you fold and cut it creatively. Here are links to help you in your cutting. Geoline´s Origami Kimono [offsite link]
Geoline has designed interesting Japanese dolls complete with umbrellas, kimonos, and much more. Iris Folding
Iris folding involves creating rings and circles with folded paper. This craft originated in Europe. Joseph Wu´s Origami Page [offsite link]
Joseph Wu provides instructions and articles on advanced origami, plus a few photos. Jun´s Paper Craft Page [offsite link]
Jun´s page provides links to two software packages that help you design and create origami. Lisa´s Money Origami Photos [offsite link]
Photos of a wide assortment of money origami, from butterflies to dolphins to elephants and more. Money Origami
Money origami is a subtype of origami folding that is perfect for gift giving! Napkin Folding
Napkin folding can help turn any meal into a special occasion. Origami
Origami originated in China, but has been most associated with Japanese culture. Learn some new shapes and enjoy a tradition. Origami - Book Reviews
There are hundreds of books available on origami. Here are reviews of some of the better books. Origami - Photos and Patterns
The best way to learn more about origami is to look at some examples and then to start folding. Here are online pages to get you going. Origamic Architecture
Origamic architecture is a variant of origami that is very fun. Be sure to give this a try! Tea Bag Folding
Originating in Europe, tea bag folding takes decorated squares of paper and turns them into greeting card decorations and much more. Willem´s Origamic Architecture [offsite link]
Willem provides a nice collection of origamic architecture, with gorgeous woodcut designs for the holidays. Links marked with the [offsite link] designation point to websites not associated with BellaOnline.com. BellaOnline.com is not responsible for the material found there.
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