Basic Origami

Basic Origami

Not ever origami piece you create should be complex and contains hundreds of folds, sometimes it just important to keep it simple. When you first hear about what basic origami is, you find that most people think of the crane. But even though it may be the first one you hear about, it is not actually a basic model, there are some much easier models that are better to start with if you're a beginner. "all origami basic origami can be broken down into mountains folds and valley folds. Mountain folds indicated dot-dot-dot dash lines, are convex like a mountain ridge"(Shaffer 32). vertical (mountain folds) and horizontal lines (valley folds) are much easy to complete in origami. Folding opposite sides from each other help build a greater product. 




"there are enough fabulous origami models out in the world, already exquisitely designed and diagrammed to keep a fanatic folder occupied for years" (Shaffer 14). No, i'm not saying that you should limit your creativity ability, i'm simply saying that origami doesn't always have to consist of hardship and precise placement. Much like the origami cat at i'm doing for this blog. the origami cat is simply basic but still has value. 

whats your favorite basic origami?  

Shaffer, Jeremy. “Origami to Astonish and Amuse.” Amazon.com, 6 July 2001, www.amazon.com/Origami-Astonish-Amuse-Jeremy-Shaffer