Origami: Verdi Vase / Chinese Vase thebigbluevan 2011-12-29 | Learn to fold the classic Verdi Vase (or Chinese Vase) from a square of paper. Use handmade paper for a unique look!
Dollar Origami: $3 Umulius Rectangulum thebigbluevan 2013-01-04 | Fold and assemble a geometric puzzle with three bills. A challenging model for the brave!Original concept by Thoki Yenn:http://erikdemaine.org/thok/umulius.htmlSee Sara Adams give a tutorial on the original concept:http://youtu.be/JdOpxqMxQ3AJim Cowling's $3 Umulius description:http://erikdemaine.org/thok/umulig.htmlA different spin by Andrew Hans:http://erikdemaine.org/thok/billumu.htmlPhotos, scoring guide and video instructions (slightly different approach than mine) by William Sattler:http://picasaweb.google.com/wilsat72/3DollarUmuliusRectangulum#
Dollar Origami: Martini Glass thebigbluevan 2013-01-03 | Stephen Hecht's classic Martin Glass model from a single dollar bill. An advanced model requiring much patience and precision.Written instructions here: http://users.datarealm.com/hecht/origami/diags.htmLooking for more dollar origami?Books to buy: http://astore.amazon.com/moneyfoldinfo-20Free diagrams: http://www.prigami-resource-center.comA different, shorter video by jonakashima: http://youtu.be/R1Wgvgi-tIU
Book Review: Dollar Origami by Won Park thebigbluevan 2013-01-03 | A review of Won's first book on dollar origami. You can buy it and other origami books here:http://astore.amazon.com/moneyfoldinfo-20Hammerhead shark variant instructions:http://www.origami-resource-center.com/support-files/dollarhammerheadsharkwonpark.pdfVIDEO HELP FOR DIFFICULT STEPS:Shark (Help on fins): http://youtu.be/y1k0gzLZBU4Shark (Step 27): http://youtu.be/_TNwS9ymW6wScorpion (Steps 16-22): http://youtu.be/R040EckIdyUScorpion (Steps 35-40): http://youtu.be/CYlZijVDBDUFrog (Step 8): http://youtu.be/5WoxU3Io8CMKoi Fish (older version): http://youtu.be/M2wyZQv_pJ4Butterfly (Step 12): http://youtu.be/nrcgjVSmJkU
Origami: Square Flap Envelope thebigbluevan 2012-12-18 | Fold a great gift card envelope from a 5in (13cm) piece of paper. Use a custom mask to create an envelope with a desired logo or design on the front.The ratios for the finished envelope are approximately:Length- 0.706 of starting size (or multiply needed length by 1.4 to get starting size)Height- 0.475 of starting size (or multiply needed height by 2.1 to get starting size)Other gift card giving ideas:Simplest envelope: http://youtu.be/3rOQoWSaOKcStarbucks wallet: http://youtu.be/Jf06V-HMycYSee more of Steven's work and get instructions for this model:www.origami-diagram.com
Origami: Simplest Envelope thebigbluevan 2012-12-16 | Fold a simple and adjustable envelope from any piece of paper. Add a personal touch to the giving of gift cards with this creative envelope.Stay tuned to this space for links to other gift card envelope idea videos as they are posted!Looking for dollar origami? Look here: http://astore.amazon.com/moneyfoldinfo-20
Dollar Origami: Elegant Butterfly thebigbluevan 2012-12-16 | Fold an elegant butterfly from a dollar bill. Also makes a great hair ornament.Shop for dollar origami resources here: http://astore.amazon.com/moneyfoldinfo-20
Crafting: Autumn Leaf Rose thebigbluevan 2012-12-06 | Transform fallen autumn leaves into a beautiful, handmade rose!
Disney Origami: Disneyland Map Wallet Version 2 thebigbluevan 2012-11-27 | Fold a wallet from a Disneyland map using the entire map, no cuts, that has several card pockets in addition to the currency slot. The video also demonstrates how to make the wallet from any piece of paper, not just a Disneyland map.You can see a video for version 1 here: http://youtu.be/Itg99rd2eP0The wallet can be made to hold any size currency, not just US bills.The dimensions of the map are approximately 20" x 9" or 50cm x 25cm
Crafting: Herseys Kiss Chocolate Rose Bud thebigbluevan 2012-11-27 | Make a cute and delicious rose from chocolate kisses.
Origami: Evis Simple Box 2 thebigbluevan 2012-11-27 | Fold a great looking box from a square of paper. Use Unryu paper to make an LED tea light holder!Also see a tutorial of one of Evi's other boxes here: http://youtu.be/FPYNX8DFbNMVisit Evi's Flickr page for more boxes, origami, and cease patterns.http://www.flickr.com/photos/49998405@N07
Disney Origami: Disneyland Map Wallet thebigbluevan 2012-07-28 | Make a great origami wallet from a Disneyland or Disney's California Adventure Park map!You can use this method with brochures as well. The folding method is designed to show the upper portion of the third panel (when laid open).The full map is approximately 20"x9" so when you remove a panel, the map is 4 equal panels of 4 inches.In CM, is is approximately 50cm x 25 cm, so removing one panel leaves you with a piece of paper 40cm wide.I'm working on a way to use the whole map, maybe I'll succeed, maybe I won't, but enjoy what I have so far.
Paper Craft: Woven Bird (Sarimanok) and Dragon thebigbluevan 2012-05-25 | Weave a bird or dragon from scraps of scrapbook paper. Based on the Sarimanok legend of the Maranao people (Philippines).In this tutorial I am using strips pf paper 1" x 12" with the slits starting at 1½" from end.
Origami: Evis Star Box thebigbluevan 2012-05-24 | Fold a star box from a square piece of paper. Visit Evi's Flickr at http://www.flickr.com/photos/49998405@N07 for more boxes and crease patterns.See another of Evi's boxes at: http://youtu.be/rWLkXdaU0a4
Dollar Origami: $16 Bracelet (Modular) thebigbluevan 2012-05-24 | Create a unique fashion accessory with sixteen dollars! Easy to fold and makes a great birthday present for a "sweet sixteen" or your favorite server.
Tyvek Origami: Ultimate Wallet thebigbluevan 2012-04-24 | Fold an awesome wallet from a sheet of paper (15.5 in x 13 in). Make it awesomer by folding it from Tyvek! At the end of the video, I show how I used a Pazzle cutter and the Copic airbrush system to make the design on the wallet.Use a Starbucks paper bag to make this wallet with the logo showing:http://youtu.be/Jf06V-HMycY
Dollar Origami: Bo Gulledge Pegasus thebigbluevan 2012-04-22 | Fold a pegasus from a single dollar bill! This is an advanced model. You can download the printed instructions from www.origami-resource-center.com/money. Designed by Bo Gulledge.
Origami: Sleeve for CD / DVD and liner notes thebigbluevan 2012-03-26 | Fold a sleeve for your CDs and DVDs including a pocket for liner notes from one sheet of paper. Blu-Ray compatible.
Dollar Origami: Esseltine Battle Tank thebigbluevan 2012-03-20 | Fold a heavy battle tank from a single dollar bill. Designed by Charles Esseltine. This version from photos of a v1.5 model folded by the designer. No instructions exist for this version, but v1.0 can be found online as $Tank at http://www.origami-resource-center.com/money.html.
Dollar Origami: Won Park Shark (Fin Clinic) thebigbluevan 2012-03-16 | Specific help with the two dorsal fins of Won Park's Shark model from his book "Dollar Origami." Not complete model.See the review of all the models in the book:http://youtu.be/b11ozkR1Ss4Buy this and other dollar origami books here:http://astore.amazon.com/moneyfoldinfo-20
Dollar Origami: Won Park Scorpion - Steps 35-40 (Not Full Model) thebigbluevan 2012-01-26 | Help folding Won Park's Scorpion from his book "Dollar Origami." Focus on steps 35-40See the review of all the models in the book:http://youtu.be/b11ozkR1Ss4Buy this and other dollar origami books here:http://astore.amazon.com/moneyfoldinfo-20
Origami: Heart Envelope thebigbluevan 2012-01-26 | Fold a handmade heart envelope from one piece of letter sized paper. Great for Valentine's Day and perfect for embellishing.
Dollar Origami: Won Parks Butterfly - Step 12 (Not full model) thebigbluevan 2012-01-24 | Help folding step 12 of Won Park's Butterfly model from his book "Dollar Origami."See the review of all the models in the book:http://youtu.be/b11ozkR1Ss4Buy this and other dollar origami books here:http://astore.amazon.com/moneyfoldinfo-20
Dollar Origami: Stem Glass Heart thebigbluevan 2012-01-19 | Fold a quick and easy heart from a single dollar bill, perfect for adding to a stem glass.
Dollar Origami: Hecht Flower with 6 & 8 petal variations thebigbluevan 2012-01-19 | Create an amazing flower complete with stem and leaf out of a single dollar bill. Fold a 6 or 8 petal variation! Design by Stephen Hecht. Diagrams can be found at http://users.datarealm.com/hecht/origami/diags.htmThe vase shown in the video is the chinese / verdi vase. Learn to fold it here:http://youtu.be/Raolhqxr65c
Origami: Easy Trapper Envelope thebigbluevan 2012-01-19 | Fold an easy envelope from a piece of copy paper.
Dollar Origami: Won Park Scorpion - Steps 16-22 (Not Full Model) thebigbluevan 2011-12-29 | Help with some of the tricky steps in Won Park's scorpion model. Diagrams are available in his book "Dollar Origami."See the review of all the models in the book:http://youtu.be/b11ozkR1Ss4Buy this and other dollar origami books here:http://astore.amazon.com/moneyfoldinfo-20
Dollar Origami: Dollar Sign ($ign) steps 4-5 (Not Full Model) thebigbluevan 2011-12-29 | Folding the lock in Anselmo's dollar sign model. Diagrams available from www.origami-resource-center.com.
Dollar Origami: Christmas Sleigh / Santas Sleigh thebigbluevan 2011-12-21 | Fold a Christmas Santa's sleigh from a dollar bill. Add a wire hitch to attach reindeer! Design by Young Wyn. Diagrams available from www.origami-resource-center.com
Origami: Dimensions of Box in a Box model thebigbluevan 2011-12-17 | Calculations for determining starting paper size needed or final model dimensions for the "Box in a Box" model. Model by Akiko Yamanashi. Original tutorial by happypuppytruffles.
Origami: Sy Chens Red Envelope thebigbluevan 2011-12-14 | Fold a simple, great-looking envelope from any size paper to fit whatever you need! Makes a great money envelope.
Dollar Origami: Won Parks Shark Step 27 (Not Complete Model) thebigbluevan 2011-12-14 | Help with folding step 27 of Won Park's Shark model from his book Dollar Origami.See the review of all the models in the book:http://youtu.be/b11ozkR1Ss4Buy this and other dollar origami books here:http://astore.amazon.com/moneyfoldinfo-20
Dollar Origami: Won Park Frog Step 8 (Not complete Model) thebigbluevan 2011-12-10 | Step 8 of Won Park's Frog model from the book "Dollar Origami." NOT COMPLETE MODELSee the review of all the models in the book:http://youtu.be/b11ozkR1Ss4Buy this and other dollar origami books here:http://astore.amazon.com/moneyfoldinfo-20
Origami Bar Money Envelope thebigbluevan 2011-11-29 | Make a great envelope for giving gifts of money, tickets or even hand-written letters!
The Perfect Square thebigbluevan 2011-11-28 | How to draw or cut a perfect square from any piece of paper!
Origami CD / DVD Sleeve thebigbluevan 2011-11-25 | How to fold an origami CD / DVD sleeve from a piece of paper.
Dollar Origami Eyeglasses thebigbluevan 2011-11-24 | Fold a pair of eyeglasses from a dollar bill or chopstick wrapper. Model by Charles Esseltine.
Dollar Origami Hang Glider (Advanced Model) thebigbluevan 2011-11-22 | Fold an origami hang glider from one dollar! Design by Jon Tucker.
Origami Puffy Star or Lucky Star thebigbluevan 2011-11-16 | How to fold a puffy or lucky star and what size paper to use.
Origami rectangle box from Letter size paper. thebigbluevan 2011-11-15 | Fold a rectangular box from a letter sized piece of paper.
Origami dish / box thebigbluevan 2011-11-15 | Fold a flat dish from an origami square or letter size paper.
Origami box from Letter size paper thebigbluevan 2011-11-15 | Fold an origami box from a letter size piece of paper. Original design by Giuseppe Baggi.
Dollar Origami Tied Hearts thebigbluevan 2011-11-11 | Make two hearts tied together with a single dollar bill.
Dollar Origami 2 $2 2 barrel gun in 2 minutes thebigbluevan 2011-11-07 | Make an origami double-barrel pistol with 2 bills in 2 minutes!
Dollar Origami F-18: Take 2 (Full Video) thebigbluevan 2011-11-06 | Fold an F18 fighter jet from a single dollar bill. Expanded tutorial.
Origami Starbucks Paper Bag Wallet thebigbluevan 2011-11-03 | Create an origami wallet from a Starbucks paper bag. Also great for giving gift cards.Make this wallet from other paper, or tyvek!http://youtu.be/u_1jMH9cHjI
