Kirigami Goldfish Origami with scissors!
Do you know the difference between origami and kirigami? Well, take a look at this Kirigami Goldfish and see if you can figure it out. That’s right, origami is made entirely from folding paper, kirigami is made from both folding and cutting paper. The Kirigami Goldfish is an easy to create example. Kirigami Goldfish Origami with scissors. Happy folding!
To begin your Kirigami Goldfish, fold your paper in half diagonally.
Folding an Origami Cicada the easy way!
These origami cicadas make no sound at all, they just sit quietly and look pretty. With my simple instructions for folding an Origami Cicada the easy way, you can fold your own origami cicada in no time at all. It’s a simple pattern I think looks best with paper that is a different color on each side. My dad who currently lives in Japan says that Japanese children love to catch cicadas and collect their empty shells in the summer. I haven’t seen to many cicadas here in New Jersey lately, so I say, “if you can’t catch them, fold your own!” Let’s relax, have a bit of fun, and start folding an origami cicada the easy way!
Folding an Origami Cicada the easy way, starts with folding the paper in half diagonally.
The Origami Crane a favorite piece of origami for all, me included. The Origami Crane is a slightly challenging piece, but take your time, line up your folds neatly and it will turn out great! Here are step by step instructions to help you succeed.
Many believe if you fold 1000 cranes you will get a wish. Personally, I love to fold them from everything I can! I have been known to fold them from cloth napkins at restaurants, programs at events, and little bits of scrap paper. They are just so fun to make, the Origami Crane a favorite piece of origami for you too?
Start the Crane with the Bird Base. The split section should be pointing down as shown.
OINK OINK ! Here’s how to make an Origami Pig
Isn’t this little guy just adorable? My daughter Kyla loves pigs, and she thinks this one is awesome. He is fairly easy to make. Only one side of the paper is seen on this piece, so it doesn’t matter if your paper is colored on both sides or just one. Happy folding!
The Origami Organ is a quick and easy piece to make. It looks nice with paper that is different colors on both sides. Here are pictorial instructions on how to make the Origami Organ. Happy folding!
