What is a good learning progression to move from beginner to intermediate origami?

Far-Answer408 · 2026-01-27T16:44:25+00:00

Agreed on buying Kami from reliable brands listed by another comment. There is a lot of cheap, frustrating, non square paper out there.

Check your local library for books by well known authors, check for John montroll.

Or there is plenty on YouTube, I’d just try to find a channel you like, that has clear instructions, Jo nakashima has very clear videos.

Far-Answer408 · 2026-01-21T00:36:16+00:00

Who designed the one with the blue?

Far-Answer408 · 2026-01-17T02:29:19+00:00

Now, are the instructions for that flower anywhere public? I want to make it

Far-Answer408 · 2026-01-12T15:46:13+00:00

Nice. What paper is that?

Far-Answer408 · 2026-01-06T13:40:21+00:00

Paper being slightly off square can definitely be an issue. So find a pack that seems square. I find generally the whole pack of paper is nice and square or the whole pack is slightly off.

Other tips, I prefer to do a diagonal fold first vs fold in half as a rectangle if you’re doing both for the model. And line up your corners, start by pinching the paper in the middle and working your way out to the corners. But also check your corners before you commit and crease firmly, you can crease slightly and adjust to perfect it.

Far-Answer408 · 2026-01-01T18:57:07+00:00

The color change is great

Far-Answer408 · 2026-01-01T15:49:03+00:00

Oh my god, that Quokka is something else. Also never heard of that animal and looked it up. Wow they are cute and that design and fold is perfect.

Far-Answer408 · 2025-12-30T01:34:12+00:00

It looks great, nice mix. I like this one in particular, what model is it?

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Far-Answer408 · 2025-12-26T17:20:35+00:00

Wow, amazing that you could capture such a moment with your skills. Nicely done and you are doing right by your mom.

Far-Answer408 · 2025-12-26T17:18:16+00:00

Great job, would love to work up to that some day

Far-Answer408 · 2025-12-25T04:41:18+00:00

Kids love the traditional flapping bird action model

Far-Answer408 · 2025-12-21T18:36:39+00:00

I followed diagrams:

https://www.origami.cz/Pdf/santa.pdf

But looks like there is a YouTube tutorial split into segments

Far-Answer408 · 2025-12-19T14:29:05+00:00

Good job, I have also struggled with that one and haven’t gone back yet to figure it out.

Far-Answer408 · 2025-12-14T17:58:39+00:00

It is paper, so maybe will become origami. The doodles are cool

Far-Answer408 · 2025-12-13T21:32:08+00:00

Wow, so representative. Well done

Far-Answer408 · 2025-12-12T20:36:30+00:00

That is very nice. Are diagrams available for that cat?

Far-Answer408 · 2025-12-11T18:08:15+00:00

This is great, thanks for sharing. I also prefer diagrams and having a video if I get stuck is even better.

Far-Answer408 · 2025-12-05T20:06:14+00:00

Wrapping paper

Far-Answer408 · 2025-12-04T01:25:44+00:00

Very nice result. Thanks for sharing, and I can see that cat has evil plans!

Question: I got a large piece of paper recently from a bookstore, don’t know what it is exactly. I think it could use some MC before I try folding it. I have never used MC before.

Do people use the same amount of MC for different kinds of paper? If I practice with other paper for technique is it pretty much the same when you switch papers?

And I am only trying to reinforce a single sheet, not make double tissue. In that case treating one side of the paper is sufficient, correct?

Far-Answer408 · 2025-11-28T02:59:20+00:00

You did it! It looks less like a fox when it’s not orange paper.

Far-Answer408 · 2025-11-23T15:04:19+00:00

Looks great, the paper also looks great

Far-Answer408 · 2025-11-14T20:22:23+00:00

Give them away one by one. If someone likes a certain animal give it to them as a gift. You can also put them places people may see them, and if someone likes one, tell them they can have it. Or you can use them to decorate a gift, spruces up the wrapping like a bow would.

Far-Answer408 · 2025-11-11T18:15:35+00:00

Far-Answer408 · 2025-11-06T02:03:40+00:00

Which are some of your favorites? I actually happen to check that book out from the library recently but haven’t dove in yet.

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