Mari Michaelis -MarigamiLearn how to fold this clever geometric bowl designed by Philip Shen. Can be made with kami, copy paper or scrapbooking paper.
Level: Low Intermediate
Origami Bowl by Philip ShenMari Michaelis -Marigami2011-10-15 | Learn how to fold this clever geometric bowl designed by Philip Shen. Can be made with kami, copy paper or scrapbooking paper.
Level: Low IntermediateOrigami Batman by Ángel Morollón GuallarMari Michaelis -Marigami2011-10-29 | Learn how to fold this dynamic Batman designed by Ángel Morollón. Download the diagram from http://www.marigami.com and follow along.
Level: High Intermediate (reverse-folds, rabbit-ear, sink)Origami Bat - Mantlers BatMari Michaelis -Marigami2011-10-08 | Download the diagram and follow along with the video! This video gives step-by-step instructions for creating Andrea Mantler's Bat, one of the coolest origami bat models available. Don't wait for Halloween, with a little perseverance you'll be folding a cave full in no time...
Level: Intermediate - High Intermediate (petal folds, pleats, reverse-folds)
Link to downloading the diagram is at http://www.marigami.com.High Heel Origami Shoe by Rachel KatzMari Michaelis -Marigami2011-10-03 | Download the diagram and follow along with the video! Learn how to fold a classy high heel shoe designed by Rachel Katz. Can be made with foil kami (origami paper) or foil wrapping paper.
Level: Low IntermediateOrigami Lizard by Toshikazu KawasakiMari Michaelis -Marigami2011-08-20 | Learn how to fold this gekko lizard designed by Dr. Toshikazu Kawasaki. This model uses the box pleating technique and it creates a great effect for the lizard. This lizard is folded with a square 6 in/15 cm piece of paper. It can be folded with origami paper (kami) or regular copy paper.
Level: Intermediate, box pleating, reverse folds
The diagram can be found in "Origami Dream World - Flowers and Animals" (aka Origami Dream World II) book. Visit http://www.marigami.com for more information.Origami Kawasaki Rose by Toshikazu KawasakiMari Michaelis -Marigami2011-08-17 | Learn how to fold this beautiful origami rose -the rose that started it all, the rose by which all others are measured, designed by Dr. Toshikazu Kawasaki. This rose can be folded with a square of any size using regular origami paper (kami), copy paper, or even wrapping paper.
Music: "Mariposa" written & composed by Richard MichaelisOversized Origami Folding Event at OrigamiUSA 2010Mari Michaelis -Marigami2011-06-18 | This video shows the craziness and creativity that goes into the Oversized Origami Folding Event at the OrigamiUSA annual convention at F.I.T. in NYC.
This was the 2nd time it was held (2010).
I hope everyone can find a way to come to NYC for this year's OrigamiUSA Convention at F.I.T.!
-NEXT WEEKEND (June 24th-27th)Origami Tissue Box by Paul EeMari Michaelis -Marigami2011-05-05 | Download the diagram and follow along with the video! Learn how to fold a cool tissue box. Fold it with 6 inch/15cm kami and it will hold one tissue. Fold it with 9 1/2" paper and it will actually hold a travel-size tissue pack! Based on Francis Ow's Tissue Box (diagram also available on marigami.com).
Level: Intermediate (pleat) Diagram available at http://www.marigami.comOrigami Tanaka Mouse Part 1Mari Michaelis -Marigami2010-05-19 | Learn to fold my favorite origami mouse, designed by Masashi Tanaka.
Level: Intermediate (reverse, rabbit-ear, swivel, squash, pivot folds)
Part 1 of 2
Presented with permission from Masashi Tanaka.Origami Tanaka Mouse Part 2Mari Michaelis -Marigami2010-05-19 | Learn to fold my favorite origami mouse, designed by Masashi Tanaka. Level: Intermediate (reverse, rabbit-ear, swivel, squash, pivot folds)
Part 2 of 2
Presented with permission from Masashi Tanaka.Origami Tulip, Leaf and StemMari Michaelis -Marigami2010-05-12 | Download the diagram and follow along with the video!
Learn how to fold this easy traditional flower.
Level: Easy
Diagram link available at www.marigami.comPolly the Finger-Eating Fish Origami by Jeremy ShaferMari Michaelis -Marigami2010-03-17 | Learn how to fold this cute, fun and insatiable origami fish that nips on your finger, designed by Jeremy Shafer.
Level: Intermediate (pleat)
Visit Jeremy's YouTube channel for more videos:
http://www.youtube.com/user/jeremyshaferorigami
Diagram available at www.marigami.comOrigami EagleMari Michaelis -Marigami2010-03-10 | Learn to fold an impressive origami Eagle designed by Pascal Khadem.
Level: Intermediate (rabbit-ear, reverse fold)Miniature Origami Book by David BrillMari Michaelis -Marigami2010-02-26 | Step-by-step instructions for how to fold David Brill's miniature book. Great model, addicting to fold, you'll have a whole library of them soon enough! Level: Intermediate.
The diagram for this model can be found in the book "Brilliant Origami".Origami 8 Cornered BasketMari Michaelis -Marigami2010-02-26 | Download the diagram and follow along with the video! Learn how to fold a useful basket or vase, then fill it with wonderful things.
Level: Intermediate
Diagram available at www.marigami.comOrigami 8 Petal FlowerMari Michaelis -Marigami2010-02-16 | Download the diagram and follow along with the video! Learn how to fold an elegant origami 8 petal flower.
Level: Intermediate
Diagram available at www.marigami.comOrigami Milk Carton Gift Box by Makoto YamaguchiMari Michaelis -Marigami2009-08-14 | got origami? Learn how to fold the perfect gift box in the shape of a milk carton. Level: Low Intermediate. PDFs with the got-origami-cow-pattern can be downloaded from http://www.marigami.com for printing on letter size (8 1/2 x 11 inch), A4 size, and custom 20x27 cm size copy paper.Origami Angelfish by John MontrollMari Michaelis -Marigami2009-07-22 | Learn how to fold this clever Angelfish model designed by John Montroll. Level: Low Intermediate. This video shows you how to fold a bird base and then with just a few more steps, transforms it into an angelfish.
The diagram can be found in Animal Origami for the Enthusiast.
Visit http://www.marigami.com for links.Origami Owl by Stephen WeissMari Michaelis -Marigami2009-06-12 | Instructions for how to fold Stephen Weiss' Origami Owl. Level: Intermediate. Diagram can be found in the book "Origami Zoo" by Robert Lang and Stephen Weiss. Visit http://www.marigami.com for links.Origami Cat by Gilad AharoniMari Michaelis -Marigami2009-04-24 | Download the diagram and follow along with the video! This video gives step-by-step instructions for how to fold one cool cat by Gilad. Level: Intermediate. Visit www.marigami.com for links to Gilad's website and his diagram for the cat.
Folding demonstration includes inside and outside reverse folds and a closed sink.Origami Rabbit by Stephen OHanlonMari Michaelis -Marigami2009-04-01 | Download the diagram and follow along with the video! This video gives instructions for how to fold Stephen O'Hanlon's Rabbit. This cute Rabbit is quick and easy to fold and they multiply quickly.
Level: low intermediate
Visit www.marigami.com for links to the diagram and more origami videos.Action Models- Yamis OrigamiMari Michaelis -Marigami2008-11-13 | Demo of 9 origami action models designed by Yami Yamauchi.
1) Jacob's Ladder
2) Super Jumping Frog
3) Doodlebug
4) Fireworks
5) Magic Wallet
6) Magic CD Case
7) Little Blow Top
8) Dreidel
9) Spinning Top
-Jacob's Ladder uses regular copy/typing paper. Office supply stores sell it in multi-color packages.
-The Jumping Frog and Doodlebug are made from index cards, also sold in different colors.
-The Magic Wallet and CD Case were made with regular construction paper.
-The Little Blow Tops were made with origami paper.
-The Spinning Tops were made with copy/typing paper and the designs on the paper in the video come from a downloadable book.
Visit Yami's Corner at my website for link.Origami BookcaseMari Michaelis -Marigami2008-08-27 | Download the diagram and follow along with the video! This video gives step-by-step instructions for how to fold an easy origami Bookcase to store the origami books you've folded. The video uses thin origami (kami) paper but to create a sturdy bookcase, use stiffer paper like scrapbooking or copy paper. Level: Easy. Diagram available at www.marigami.com
For folding David Brill's Book, see Marigami's videos or http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wfcGu3vWGoOrigami Fireworks by Yami YamauchiMari Michaelis -Marigami2008-08-18 | Download the diagram and follow along with the video! This video gives step by step instructions for how to fold and assemble Yami Yamauchi's Fireworks. This modular unit uses 12 sheets of paper. After it's completed, this sturdy model can be rotated to reveal a kaleidoscope of colors! Level: Intermediate.
Presented with the permission of Yami Yamauchi.Origami Turtle by Robert J LangMari Michaelis -Marigami2008-04-10 | Step-by-step instructions for how to fold Robert J Lang's origami Turtle. Level: Intermediate. If you can do a reverse fold, you should have no trouble folding this model.
This turtle diagram (and a much more complex turtle) can be found in Lang's "Origami Design Secrets" book.Origami Azalea - Part 3Mari Michaelis -Marigami2008-03-15 | Download the diagram and follow along with the video! This video gives step-by-step instructions for how to make an origami Azalea (flower and stamen). Part 3 of 3.
Since this model includes squash folds, a closed sink fold and the double bird base, this video is not sped up very much. Hopefully that will make it easier to follow. Link to downloading the diagram is on www.marigami.com.Origami Azalea - Part 2Mari Michaelis -Marigami2008-03-15 | Download the diagram and follow along with the video! This video gives step-by-step instructions for how to make an origami Azalea (flower and stamen). Part 2 of 3.
Since this model includes squash folds, a closed sink fold and the double bird base, this video is not sped up very much. Hopefully that will make it easier to follow. Link to downloading the diagram is on www.marigami.com.Origami Azalea - Part 1Mari Michaelis -Marigami2008-03-15 | Download the diagram and follow along with the video! This video gives step-by-step instructions for how to make an origami Azalea (flower and stamen). Part 1 of 3. Not a beginner video: includes how to make George Rhoads' Double Bird Base. Level: High Intermediate.
Since this model includes squash folds, a closed sink fold and the double bird base, this video is not sped up very much. Hopefully that will make it easier to follow. Link to downloading the diagram is on www.marigami.com.KR (OLD) -Part 2Mari Michaelis -Marigami2008-01-21 | Go to the new version of this video at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSwiHZWjuZMKR (OLD) -Part 1Mari Michaelis -Marigami2008-01-21 | View the new version of this video at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSwiHZWjuZMCrowding Butterflies OrigamiMari Michaelis -Marigami2008-01-12 | Instructions for how to make Crowding Butterflies, an origami tessellation design by Shuzo Fujimoto. You can download the crease pattern with instructions for the pre-creasing part of this video from www.marigami.com. The pre-creasing is easy so this video moves quickly through that part. Visually seeing how the model collapses and finishes up should be helpful for anyone trying to fold this model.
Level: Intermediate
The patterned paper can also be downloaded in a PDF from the diagrams page at marigami.com.Simple Origami BookmarkMari Michaelis -Marigami2007-11-02 | Short stop animation video of how to make a very simple origami bookmark. Music "Flight of the BumbleBass" by Roberto William.Old - See New VideoMari Michaelis -Marigami2007-10-27 | New Origami Bat video on Marigami's YouTube channel.Origami Butterfly BallMari Michaelis -Marigami2007-10-18 | Download the diagram and follow along with the video! Fun modular origami butterfly ball model made from 12 units. After assembled, toss it in the air and give it a whack. The model will burst apart and butterflies will fall to the floor.
Link to downloading the diagram is on www.marigami.com.Leaves and Stand for the Kawasaki RoseMari Michaelis -Marigami2007-10-13 | How to make the leaves and stand for the origami Kawasaki Rose.Dragon IllusionMari Michaelis -Marigami2007-10-13 | Cool optical illusion of a paper dragon that follows you as you move. You can download a PDF of the dragon and assemble one for yourself. Inspired by magician Jerry Andrus for the Gathering for Gardner III.