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Below you will find origami and paper folding crafts projects. Learn how to fold paper into fun toys and objects with the following origami crafts projects.

Recent Arts and Crafts Projects for Kids

British Origami Society - The British Origami Society is a group devoted to the art of paper-folding. We have over 700 members worldwide and publish a bi-monthly magazine.

Dave's Origami - Many origami models

Diagrams of Origami Paperfolding - Not only learn all about origami for beginners, intermediate, and advanced but check out all of the free diagrams and crease projects.

Exploratorium - Exlore paper crafts and origami in this paper enthusiast magazine.

Fabric Origami Workshop - This workshop features some of the most exciting boxes, ornaments and items just by folding fabric. FabricOrigami uses fabric instead of paper for folding. Fabric offers a durable piece that can be embellished with beads, embroidery, paints and by numerous techniques. Here is an inexpensive project for your class or group organization..

Fred's Origami Page - There are 4 modular origami projects here.

Joseph Wu's Origami Page - Origami is the art of paper folding. The word is Japanese, literally meaning to fold (oru) paper (kami). I encourage you to explore these pages and to make use of the resources you find here. Happy folding!

Make a Polyhedron Using Origami! - A Beautiful Decorative Paper Ball

Marc's Origami Page - Here you will find some explorations in the art of folding paper and related information. If you are looking for diagrams, please see the gallery section for links to available instructions.

Modular Mania Origami - Learn how to fold modular origami projects such as Dodecahedra, Florals, Planars, Sonobes, eSonobes, Windmill & Blintz, Base Models, Cubes, etc.

Money Wallet Origami - Learn how to make an origami money wallet out of money. :)

Money Origami - Folding paper money (or "money origami") is my one true creative output. My best original designs include spiders, eyeglasses, sailboats, and framed portraits. I got started in high school when I learned how to make a ring out of a dollar bill. I generally make these items to leave as tips. A friend of mine keeps telling me "You should write a book...you could make a lot of money." My slogan is: "Everyone is good at something. Me, I'm good at spending money."

FishGoth : The Origami Page - Here you will find diagrams and crease patterns for Animals,
Dinosaurs, Plants, Fantasy, Chess, Insects, etc.

Instant-Origami - Instant origami is the contemporary interpretation of the traditional Japanese paper folding technique - focusing on speed and imagination rather than on the technically brilliant execution.

Origami Blog - In addition to being one of the world’s favorite pastimes, origami offers numerous solutions and ideas in the world of design, fashion, home, and technology. Therefore, we feature innovative origami concepts and products from manufacturers, artists, designers and engineers around the world. These innovators contribute significantly to commerce and media, for they demonstrate that origami is a viable endeavor and worthy of our attention.

Origami Deutschland - Origami Deutschland is the society for paper folding. There are a large number of paper folding / origami projects.

Opane Origami - This is origami paradise, where you can get associted with origami lovers.

Origami-Club - Tons of traditional and original Origami works for all ages. Experience origami at home without special tools. The most popular origami web site in the world.

Origami Diagrams - Taz, Chily, Penguin, Ody, Weby, Bugs Bunny, Daffy, Coyote, and more origami diagrams

Origami.com - Check out their origami projects database for paper folding fun that will last you a lifetime.

Origami.net - A directory of origami projects on the net.

Origami-Instructions - Are you looking for origami instructions? You've come to the right place! Here you'll find out how to make many kinds of neat and ingenious items. From elegant and decorative pieces such as the origami crane to christmas tree, boat to pumpkin, dollar bill elephant to flowers and other functional kids' toys.

Origami-USA - OrigamiUSA is the website of the American national society devoted to origami, the art of paperfolding. On this site you will find many resources for origami aficionados.

Origami KinderCrafts - These origami crafts projects are for preschool, kindergarten and elementary school children. Origami is an ancient Japanese paper-folding technique. The word origami means "fold (oru) paper (kami)" in Japanese.

Oriland - Try your hands at folding the origami models from Oriland. You will find many free models in Oriland Origami Studio!

Origami.org.uk - Dedicated to animated origami, the animation of origami diagrams and models. Includes animnations of Robert J Lang's Koi, Eric Joisel's dwarf band and Dave Brill's horse. Shows paper folding in action with interactivity on how to make the flapping bird and crane.

Origami Resource Center - This origami resource center provides information about the art of paper folding. We provide links to diagrams, databases, book reviews, and ways to be a part of the paper folding community.

PaperFolding.com - A fun site to learn about origami, the art of paperfolding! Learn to fold, see the origami insects and dinosaurs, learn about origami history and origami and math, and much more!

Passion Origami - Over 200 paper folding diagrams.

Pieces 'n Creases - After you have visited our website, you won't be able to pass up a square piece of paper without a little folding.

Polar Origami - Select a model to begin folding.

Pop Up Books Origami - Explore Pop-up Books - everything from interviews with authors to simple pop-up projects you can make. Just check out the links.

Pro Origami - Here is a list of origami diagrams to create a variety of different origami projects.

Robert's Origami - A wonderful paper Artist, Robert Lang has a section of paper folding pattern to download.

Sanger Origami - You can find a lot of great paper folding projects here.

Sarahs Origami - Use these diagrams to fold animals, flora, stars, hearts, 3d, special, holiday, dolls, masks, and angels.

Star War's Origami - A cool site that has Star Wars origami folding diagrams.

Tammy Yee's Origami Page - Easy origami and crafts for children. Learn the art of paper folding with these instructions and diagrams, from Hawaii. Keiki can even print their origami projects!

Wonder How To Origami - Whether you are making origami, paper airplanes, jewelry or sewing a quilt, arts and crafts is a great way to express your creativity. Watch how-to videos about scrapbooking, embroidery, knitting, paper craft, origami, and much more. Knit a keyhole in a scarf, make origami mushrooms, or make dice if your happen to be in prison. Discover and unleash your inner craftiness.

Yasutomo - Here, you can find inspiration from a vast range of creative projects which include paper folding, fabric painting, holidays, gift giving ideas and home decor. Many of these projects have been featured on HGTV's Carol Duvall Show, the DIY Network and TV Weekly. Browse our creative categories and find dozens of useful ideas from educational to entertaining.

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Photographer: Sean Dreilinger	It is almost Father's Day time so check out our Father's Day Crafts for Kids Page to find some great arts and crafts project ideas for kids to give Dad on Father's Day such as handmade cards, jewelry, pictures, and other gifts. Also check out our Father's Day Crafts page in our new arts and crafts directory.
Photographer: Adwriter	It is almost Fourth of July time so check out our 4th of July Crafts for Kids Page to find some great arts and crafts project ideas for kids to celebrate Independence Day on July 4th. Also check out our 4th of July Crafts page in our new arts and crafts directory.

 

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