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Silent Origami Tutorial: Triangular Pyramid
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0:00 Intro
0:06 Tutorials
0:35 Time-lapses
1:01 House and Heart
1:06 Vlogs and Unboxings
1:15 Outro
I published 13 tutorials!
Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzWZXuW4WQWDiC7isB1XEnQ8zW9QwPhZs
I hope they showed you many happy folds!
I also posted time-lapses for some of the tutorials.
Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL82117F49B4970A9E
Did you enjoy getting a quick look of the folding process?
Plus, here's how we stayed connected as the world struggled with the pandemic.
Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzWZXuW4WQWCLn_ujFquhlcF94OYbGseM
Let's not forget the occasional vlogs and unboxing videos.
Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCE0C368495993E15
Which was your favorite video of 2019/2020?
Let me know in the comments below!
Music:
1. "Bright Wish" by Kevin MacLeod
Bright Wish by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100377
Artist: http://incompetech.com
2. "Easy Lemon 30 Second" by Kevin MacLeod
Easy Lemon 30 Second by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200078
Artist: http://incompetech.com
3. "Bluesy Vibes (Sting)" by Doug Maxwell/Media Right Productions
4. "African Drums (Sting)" by Twin Musicom
African Drums (Sting) by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org
Related website post: happyfolding.com/reviews-2019_20_videos
More origami: happyfolding.com
Paper used in this video:
5 or 6 rectangles cut from a sheet of printer paper (A4 or US letter)
alternatively: banknotes in your currency, e.g. U.S. dollars, British pounds, Canadian dollars, Euros
This video show you how to fold a modular origami star from five or six rectangles with an aspect ratio of approximately 2 by 1. It is a traditional design and is a great way to personalize money gifts especially for Christmas. This video includes some background music, but can easily be followed without any audio, as it does not include any verbal instructions.
Music:
Deck the Halls B by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100368
Artist: http://incompetech.com
Videos/playlists featured at the end of the video:
More detailed tutorial with verbal instructions: youtu.be/dWbf86L5YDM
Playlist of money origami tutorials: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzWZXuW4WQWDZmiwPdXRSKNcGVqSlk3aA
Related website post: happyfolding.com/instructions-traditional-modular_star-nonverbal
More origami: happyfolding.com
5 or 6 rectangles cut from a sheet of printer paper (A4 or US letter)
alternatively: banknotes in your currency, e.g. U.S. dollars, British pounds, Canadian dollars, Euros
This video describes how to fold a modular origami star from five or six rectangles with an aspect ratio of approximately 2 by 1. It is a traditional design and is a great way to personalize money gifts especially for Christmas.
0:00 Intro
0:33 Example currencies: EUR, USD, GBP, CAD
0:55 How to cut rectangles from a sheet of printer paper
4:04 How to fold one module
8:24 How to assemble the 5-module star
12:53 6-module star
13:47 Outro
Playlists featured at the end of the video:
Playlist of money origami tutorials: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzWZXuW4WQWDZmiwPdXRSKNcGVqSlk3aA
Playlist of modular origami tutorials: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7664C92017852DA5
Related website post: happyfolding.com/instructions-traditional-modular_star
More origami: happyfolding.com
Paper used in this video:
15 squares: 5 x 5 cm (2 in), 5 x 7.5 cm (3 in), 5 x 10 cm (4 in)
Finished model:
diameter of 9 cm (3 1/2 in), height of 10.8 cm (4 1/4 in)
This video shows how I fold an origami Christmas Tree designed by Carlos Bocanegra.
Carlos kindly gave me permission to make this video accessible to you.
Actual folding time: 23 minutes (including explanations)
Playlist of origami time-lapses: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL82117F49B4970A9E
Music: youtu.be/yjIy5VrVZYM
"Christmas Village" by Aaron Kenny
Related website post: happyfolding.com/animation-bocanegra-christmas_tree
More origami: happyfolding.com
15 squares: 5 x 5 cm (2 in), 5 x 7.5 cm (3 in), 5 x 10 cm (4 in)
Finished model:
diameter of 9 cm (3 1/2 in), height of 10.8 cm (4 1/4 in)
This video describes how to fold a modular origami Christmas Tree designed by Carlos Bocanegra.
Carlos kindly gave me permission to make this video accessible to you.
0:00 Intro
0:13 Paper and model size
1:18 How to fold one module
3:48 Repeat: how to fold one module (quicker instructions)
4:55 Assembly of 5 modules to form one layer
8:45 Putting the layers together to complete the model
9:21 Idea: Decorate your tree with a star (Tutorial for the star: youtu.be/dWbf86L5YDM )
10:11 Outro
Tutorial for the 5-pointed star used as the tree's decoration: Tutorial: youtu.be/dWbf86L5YDM
Playlists featured at the end of the video:
Playlist of Christmas and winter models: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEEA24D901F18B6ED
Playlist of boxes and containers: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCE37436A125110BD
Related website post: happyfolding.com/instructions-bocanegra-christmas_tree
More origami: happyfolding.com
In this order:
Books:
"Spirits of Origami" by Gen Hagiwara:
origami-shop.com/spirits-origami-hagiwara-xml-206_516_217-7504.html?ref=2
origamishop.us/8spiritsoforigamibygenhagiwara-xml-206_208_737-3294.html?ref=5
"Amazing Origami" by Chen Xiao
origami-shop.com/en/amazing-origami-xml-206_2649_641_248_2525_371-11656.html?ref=2
origamishop.us/amazing-origami-volume-xiao-chen-xml-237_755-3797.html?ref=5
Paper:
15 cm / 6 in squares (mix):
origami-shop.com/en/paperorigami15500scrapbookingorigamishopcom-xml-219_346_347-620.html?ref=2
US: origamishop.us/paperorigami59x59500sheetsmulticolor-xml-346_347-620.html?ref=5
15 cm / 6 in squares (red):
origami-shop.com/en/pack-kami-064102-pantone-185c-color-sheets-xml-665_2561_723_713-9487.html?ref=2 and origami-shop.com/en/paperorigami100red15origamiscrapbookingshopcom-xml-219_346_349-2100.html?ref=2
US: origamishop.us/paperorigami100red15origamiscrapbookingshopcom-xml-207_490_492-2100.html?ref=5
Biotope:
origami-shop.com/en/pack-biotope-extra-large-xml-207_215_2515_2183_624_628-9989.html?ref=2
US: origamishop.us/origami-papers-biotope-xsl-207_215_624_628.html?ref=5
24 cm squares:
origami-shop.com/en/paperorigami24x24cm-xml-665_2561_2343_707_1778-1578.html?ref=2
US: origamishop.us/origamipapertant15100colors-xml-207_213_700-3771.html?ref=5
OrigamiUSA TheFold article: origamiusa.org/thefold/article/14-house-and-heart-models
Related website post: happyfolding.com/reviews-origami_shop_com_2020
More origami: happyfolding.com
There you can share your photos with me and others, or submit suggestions for future videos. You can also give me permission to use your photos in a future video, for example if I revive the Your Origami Folds series. For this, simply add "YOF" or "Your Origami Folds" to the title and you'll get a comment letting you know what's required.
Playlist of the YOF series from 2014/15: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzWZXuW4WQWA4FXK5iKOK-vAt71F1ckE8
Related website post: happyfolding.com/vlog-reddit
More origami: happyfolding.com
In September 2018, the 100,000th subscriber started following my YouTube channel. Now the silver play button (Silver Creator Award) to commemorate this milestone arrived! Here's me unboxing it, and comparing it to my origami silver play button, which I folded back in September 2018.
Music:
"Carefree" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400037
Artist: http://incompetech.com
Related website post: happyfolding.com/vlog-unboxing_silver_creator_award
More origami: happyfolding.com
For more details, read my article in OrigamiUSA's online magazine, TheFold: origamiusa.org/thefold/article/14-house-and-heart-models
These are the models I showed, ordered by when they were first posted by their designers:
1. 0:06 1995 House of Love (Francis Ow): Book "Origami Hearts" http://owrigami.com/books.php
2. 0:19 1996-10-01 Home Sweet Home II (Sy Chen): Book "Folding Hearts" https://books.google.de/books?id=TqvqWZ70su0C&pg=PA43&lpg=PA43
3. 0:34 2011-04-01 HIWTHI (Tricia Tait): Magazine "Creased Issue #2" http://creased.com/gallery_issue2.html
4. 0:46 2020-03-25 Home is where the heart is (Sara Adams): origamiusa.org/thefold/article/diagrams-and-video-home-where-heart
5. 1:05 2020-03-28 Heart and Home (Reza Sarvi): origamiusa.org/thefold/article/diagrams-heart-and-home-stay-home
6. 1:28 2020-03-30 "Stay Home" sticker (Jass Ng): instagram.com/tv/B-7aa6kpVdW
7. 1:43 2020-03-31 Un cuore e una capanna (Francesco Mancini): origamiusa.org/thefold/article/diagrams-un-cuore-e-una-capanna-heart-and-cabin
8. 1:59 2020-04-05 Hogar (Oz Neyer): instagram.com/p/B-mccdpA7OS
9. 2:15 2020-04-08 Fica em Casa (Isa Klein): youtu.be/FPiUHTEGldU
10. 2:30 2020-04-10 Stay Home (Jo Nakashima): youtu.be/fyBnPqdN6gU
11. 2:43 2020-04-12 Casinha com coração (Lidiane Siqueira): youtu.be/U9oHgaF4K4Y
12. 2:59 2020-04-13 House in a Heart (Hadi Tahir): origamiusa.org/thefold/article/diagrams-and-video-heart-house-stay-home
13. 3:13 2020-04-13 Condomínio (Isa Klein): youtu.be/75ciLZkOOC0
14. 3:34 2020-04-15 La Casa de Papel (Lidiane Siqueira): youtu.be/mkdL3ztvN8Q
Music:
Daily Beetle by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1500025
Artist: http://incompetech.com
Related website post: happyfolding.com/vlog-14_house_and_heart_models
More origami: happyfolding.com
Finished model: width of 7.5 cm (3 in), height of 6.25 cm (2 1/2 in)
Tutorial for the basic hydrangrea designed by Shuzo Fujimoto: youtu.be/zu5F0Hmd3ZA
This video describes how to fold a fantastic origami heart decorated with a clover or a hydrangea. The model designed by Meenakshi Mukerji was inspired by a heart by Francis Ow and a hydrangea by Shuzo Fujimoto.
Meenakshi kindly gave me permission to make this video accessible to you.
Diagrams are published in OrigamiUSA's online magazine TheFold: origamiusa.org/thefold/article/diagrams-and-video-clover-heart-2
For more of Meenakshi's work, check out her collection of books and her website http://origamee.net , Flickr stream flickr.com/mmukhopadhyay and Instagram instagram.com/origamee
Videos/playlists featured at the end of the video:
Playlist of Valentine's Day and love-related origami: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL788C6A0BD99ADE9E
Playlist of origami tessellations and fractals: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL13A44D22E042BB7F
Playlist of origami designed by Meenakshi Mukerji: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzWZXuW4WQWCjYPn8t9p1AgC3vZw3_Z2R
Related website post: happyfolding.com/instructions-mukerji-clover_heart_2
More origami: happyfolding.com
I asked you to share something positive that you experienced during these challenging times.
Here's what you answered!
The models shown throughout the video were all recently designed by members of the origami community. They are all inspired by the #stayhome initiative due to the Covid-19 pandemic. I merely folded them - diagrams and/or tutorials are available for all of them.
1. 0:13 "Home is where the heart is" by Sara Adams happyfolding.com/gallery-adams-home_is_where_the_heart_is
2. 0:59 "Un cuore e una capanna" by Francesco Mancini happyfolding.com/gallery-mancini-un_cuore_e_una_capanna
3. 1:45 "Hogar" by Oz Neyer happyfolding.com/gallery-neyer-hogar
4. 2:37 "Stay Home" by Jo Nakashima happyfolding.com/gallery-nakashima-stay_home
5. 3:14 "Heart and Home" by Reza Sarvi happyfolding.com/gallery-sarvi-heart_and_home
6. 4:17 "Casinha com coração" by Lidiane Siqueira happyfolding.com/gallery-siqueira-casinha_com_coracao
7. 5:04 "Heart in a House" by Hadi Tahir happyfolding.com/gallery-tahir-heart_in_a_house
Music:
Daily Beetle by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1500025
Artist: http://incompetech.com
Related website post: happyfolding.com/vlog-stayhome_withme
More origami: happyfolding.com
Paper used in this video: 20 cm by 15 cm (8 in by 6 in) rectangle of kami
Finished model: width of 7.5 cm (3 in), height of 6.25 cm (2 1/2 in)
Tutorial for the basic hydrangrea designed by Shuzo Fujimoto: youtu.be/zu5F0Hmd3ZA
This video shows how I fold an origami "Clover Heart 2" designed by Meenakshi Mukerji, as well as one additional hydrangea layer. The model was inspired by a heart by Francis Ow and a hydrangea by Shuzo Fujimoto.
Meenakshi kindly gave me permission to make this video accessible to you.
For more of Meenakshi's work, check out her website http://origamee.net , Flickr stream flickr.com/mmukhopadhyay , and Instagram instagram.com/origamee
Actual folding time: 48 minutes (including explanations)
Playlist of origami time-lapses: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL82117F49B4970A9E
Music: youtu.be/NstTz8iyl-c
"Good Starts" by Jingle Punks
Related website post: happyfolding.com/animation-mukerji-clover_heart_2
More origami: happyfolding.com
Finished model (excluding handle): side length of 5 cm (2 in), height of 2.5 cm (1 in)
This video describes how to fold a traditional origami basket. How about you fold some for your egg hunt?
I was inspired to make this tutorial while exploring a new origami book especially for beginners: "Origami Made Simple" by Russel Wood. You can learn more about the book on origamiexpressions.com
Russell Wood also has a YouTube channel, including a playlist of more tutorials for models diagrammed in the book: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxEND9AtOSKQHf7xgllYlVUjMteVyh0yE
Playlists featured at the end of the video:
Tutorials for Easter origami: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzWZXuW4WQWBcrMauAAZIst_yvzfrM-Ka
Tutorials for boxes and containers: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCE37436A125110BD
Related website post: happyfolding.com/instructions-traditional-basket
More origami: happyfolding.com
Finished model: 6 cm (2 2/5 in) high, 4.5 cm ( 1 4/5 in) wide, 1.5 cm (3/5 in) deep
This video shows you how to fold a standing house with a heart instead of a door.
Many of us are currently social distancing due to the Covid-19 pandemic and are therefore staying at home. This unique and challenging situation inspired me to design this model. Stay safe and healthy.
Diagrams are published on happyfolding.com: happyfolding.com/files/adams-home_is_where_the_heart_is.pdf
and in OrigamiUSA's online magazine TheFold: origamiusa.org/thefold/article/diagrams-and-video-home-where-heart
Playlists featured at the end of the video:
Playlist of tutorials for intermediate difficulty models: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL623F7EE3E24ACB32
Playlist of love-themed origami models: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL788C6A0BD99ADE9E
Related website post: happyfolding.com/instructions-adams-home_is_where_the_heart_is
More origami: happyfolding.com
Paper used in this video: square with a side length of 15 cm (6 in), kami
Finished model: 6 cm high (2 2/5 in), 4.5 cm long (1 4/5 in), 1.5 cm deep (3/5 in)
Many of us are currently social distancing due to the Covid-19 pandemic and are therefore staying at home. This unique and challenging situation gave me an idea for an origami model: a house with a heart instead of a door.
Stay safe and healthy.
Diagrams are published on happyfolding.com: happyfolding.com/files/adams-home_is_where_the_heart_is.pdf
and in OrigamiUSA's online magazine TheFold: origamiusa.org/thefold/article/diagrams-and-video-home-where-heart
Actual folding time: 9 minutes (including explanations)
Playlist of origami time-lapses: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL82117F49B4970A9E
Music: youtu.be/uvWeq0phxA4
"Easy Lemon 30 Seconds" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200078
Artist: http://incompetech.com
Related website post: happyfolding.com/animation-adams-home_is_where_the_heart_is
Finished model: 9.5 cm high (3 4/5 in), 5.3 cm wide (2 1/8 in)
This video shows you how to fold a cute snowman with a red hat - a great model for the winter and holiday season!
Francesco kindly gave me permission to make this video accessible to you.
Diagrams are published in OrigamiUSA's online magazine TheFold: origamiusa.org/thefold/article/diagrams-and-video-snowman-santas-hat
Also check out Francesco's Flickr stream flickr.com/photos/mancinerie and his YouTube channel youtube.com/user/mancinerie
Videos/playlists featured at the end of the video:
Playlist of Christmas and winter models: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEEA24D901F18B6ED
Playlist of models by Francesco Mancini: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzWZXuW4WQWACRdtw2cJESlVI5kMejMWV
Related website post: happyfolding.com/instructions-mancini-snowman_with_santas_hat
More origami: happyfolding.com
Finished model: star measuring 4.7 cm or 1 7/8 in from center to point (diameter of 9.4 cm or 3 3/4 in)
This video describes how to fold two fantastic origami stars designed by Jane Rosemarin.
Jane kindly gave me permission to make this video accessible to you.
Diagrams are published in OrigamiUSA's online magazine TheFold: origamiusa.org/thefold/article/diagrams-and-video-winter-star
Also check out Jane's Flickr stream flickr.com/photos/janeorigami and her Instagram instagram.com/jfrmpls
Playlists featured at the end of the video:
Playlist of Christmas and winter models: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEEA24D901F18B6ED
Playlist of boxes and containers: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCE37436A125110BD
Related website post: happyfolding.com/instructions-rosemarin-winter_star_and_star_in_star
More origami: happyfolding.com
Finished model: 10.6 cm wide (4 1/8 in), 5.4 cm high (2 1/8 in)
Who doesn't need a bookmark for all those witchcraft books, especially during Halloween? This video shows you how to fold a fun Witch Hat Bookmark designed by Francesco Mancini. Of course it could also be a wizard hat bookmark, especially if you use paper with a star pattern.
Francesco kindly gave me permission to make this video accessible to you.
Diagrams are published in OrigamiUSA's online magazine TheFold: origamiusa.org/thefold/article/diagrams-and-video-witch-hat-bookmark
Also check out Francesco's Flickr stream flickr.com/photos/mancinerie and his YouTube channel youtube.com/user/mancinerie
Videos/playlists featured at the end of the video:
Playlist of Halloween models: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzWZXuW4WQWA7z_Un95D-94yoDqsbFYx8
Playlist of models by Francesco Mancini: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzWZXuW4WQWACRdtw2cJESlVI5kMejMWV
Related website post: happyfolding.com/instructions-mancini-witch-hat-bookmark
More origami: happyfolding.com
Paper used in this video: square with a side length of 24 cm (9 1/2 in), kami
Finished model: 12 cm high (4 3/4 in), 8.5 cm long (3 3/8 in), 3 cm deep (1 1/8 in)
For Easter, I folded a cute rabbit / bunny designed by David Shall.
David kindly gave me permission to make this video accessible to you.
Actual folding time: 13 minutes (including explanations)
Playlist of origami time-lapses: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL82117F49B4970A9E
Music: youtu.be/D_8U2Ws05qc
"Bright Wish" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100377
Artist: http://incompetech.com
Related website post: happyfolding.com/animation-shall-rabbit
More origami: happyfolding.com
Finished model: 12 cm high (4 3/4 in), 8.5 cm long (3 3/8 in), 3 cm deep (1 1/8 in)
For Easter, let's fold a cute rabbit / bunny designed by David Shall.
David kindly gave me permission to make this video accessible to you.
Diagrams are published in David Shall's book "Papercopia": happyfolding.com/book-shall-papercopia
Videos/playlists featured at the end of the video:
Origami Animals: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL36D8708FFC30A8F5
Easter Origami: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzWZXuW4WQWBcrMauAAZIst_yvzfrM-Ka
Related website post: happyfolding.com/instructions-shall-rabbit
More origami: happyfolding.com
* Hexagonal templates *
Ulli aus LU
Naomi from Cornwall
Melanie from Switzerland
* Square templates *
Just Alex from Italy
María from Spain
Desiree from the Netherlands
* Book "Origami Tessellations for Everyone" by Ilan Garibi *
Free preview (Chapters 1 and 3): goo.gl/eBrqne
Timothy from South Africa
Patricia from Canada
Raffaela from Brazil
And thanks everyone for your support! I absolutely loved reading all of your messages.
Thank you also to everyone who made me a special Christmas present by subscribing to my YouTube channel for my new food website https://www.datayoureat.com: youtube.com/channel/UCfmrEQc-v9t7uPQ38cFFwnA
Finally, I've decided to take a much needed break from posting origami videos. This means there will be no new videos from me for at least a month, so that I can focus on my mommy tasks.
Thank you for your understanding.
And of course, there's still plenty of videos to enjoy that I've released in the past. So do continue to fold happily. :)
More origami: happyfolding.com
Finished model: 8.5 cm wide (3 3/8 in), 9 cm long (3 1/2 in), 1 cm deep (3/8 in)
For some extra good look, let's fold a cute ladybug / ladybird designed by Michał Kosmulski.
Michał kindly gave me permission to make this video accessible to you.
Also check out Michał's Flickr stream flickr.com/photos/kosmulski_origami and his website michal.kosmulski.org/origami
Videos/playlists featured at the end of the video:
Origami Animals: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL36D8708FFC30A8F5
Tutorials for simple origami models: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzWZXuW4WQWDhJ8PtHoR0v1p3EmkyEqYT
Related website post: happyfolding.com/instructions-kosmulski-ladybug
More origami: happyfolding.com
Paper used in this video: square with a side length of 15 cm (6 in), double-sided kami, red/black
Finished model: 8.5 cm wide (3 3/8 in), 9 cm long (3 1/2 in), 1 cm deep (3/8 in)
For some extra good luck, I folded a cute ladybug / ladybird designed by Michał Kosmulski.
Michał kindly gave me permission to make this video accessible to you.
Also check out Michał's Flickr stream flickr.com/photos/kosmulski_origami and his website michal.kosmulski.org/origami
Actual folding time: 11 minutes (including explanations)
Playlist of origami time-lapses: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL82117F49B4970A9E
Music: youtu.be/yPEVG7YFBeQ
"Morning Walk" by Jingle Punks
Related website post: happyfolding.com/animation-kosmulski-ladybug
More origami: happyfolding.com
Finished model: 9.5 cm long (3 3/4 in), 7.5 cm high (3 in), 2 cm deep (7/8 in)
To celebrate Chinese New Year 2019, let's fold a cute origami pig designed by Francesco Mancini.
Francesco kindly gave me permission to make this video accessible to you.
Diagrams are published in OrigamiUSA's online magazine TheFold: origamiusa.org/thefold/article/diagrams-and-video-pig
Also check out Francesco's Flickr stream flickr.com/photos/mancinerie and his YouTube channel youtube.com/user/mancinerie
Videos/playlists featured at the end of the video:
Models by Francesco Mancini: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzWZXuW4WQWACRdtw2cJESlVI5kMejMWV
Origami Animals: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL36D8708FFC30A8F5
Related website post: happyfolding.com/instructions-mancini-pig
More origami: happyfolding.com
Paper used in this video: half a square, 24 cm by 12 cm (9 1/2 in by 4 3/4 in), kami
Finished model: 9.5 cm (3 3/4 in) long, 7.5 cm high (3 in), 2 cm (7/8 in) deep
In anticipation of Chinese New Year 2019, I folded a cute origami pig designed by Francesco Mancini.
Francesco kindly gave me permission to make this video accessible to you.
Also check out Francesco's Flickr stream flickr.com/photos/mancinerie and his YouTube channel youtube.com/user/mancinerie
Actual folding time: 10 minutes (including explanations)
Playlist of origami time-lapses: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL82117F49B4970A9E
Music: youtu.be/D_8U2Ws05qc
"Bright Wish" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100377
Artist: http://incompetech.com
Related website post: happyfolding.com/animation-mancini-pig
More origami: happyfolding.com
Model: square with a side length of 13 cm (5 in), height of 7 mm (0.3 in)
This video shows how to fold the origami tessellation "Adulthood" designed by Ilan Garibi and Hagay Golan.
Ilan kindly gave me permission to make this video accessible to you.
Diagrams are published in the book "Origami Tessellations for Everyone" by Ilan Garibi: happyfolding.com/book-garibi-origami_tessellations_for_everyone
Videos/playlists featured in the video:
How to fold a square grid accurately: youtube.com/watch?v=rqcbNKWish8
Designing Tessellations Guide (Tessellesson): youtu.be/9lPoHxTVrkE
Playlist of tessellation tutorials: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL13A44D22E042BB7F
Related website post: happyfolding.com/instructions-garibi_golan-adulthood
More origami: happyfolding.com
Paper used in this video: square with a side length of 23 cm (9 in), kami
Model: square with a side length of 13 cm (5 in), height of 7 mm (0.3 in)
This video shows how I fold the origami tessellation "Adulthood" designed by Ilan Garibi and Hagay Golan.
Ilan kindly gave me permission to make this video accessible to you.
Diagrams are published in the book "Origami Tessellations for Everyone" by Ilan Garibi: happyfolding.com/book-garibi-origami_tessellations_for_everyone
Actual folding time: 1 hour (including explanations)
Playlist of origami time-lapses: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL82117F49B4970A9E
Music: "About That Oldie" by Vibe Tracks ( youtu.be/FqQJKeti-TE )
Related website post: happyfolding.com/animation-garibi_golan-adulthood
More origami: happyfolding.com
I published 34 tutorials!
Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzWZXuW4WQWAk1xV43MCH-EEju4hurxwi
I hope they showed you many happy folds!
Plus, I posted lots of time lapses.
Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL82117F49B4970A9E
Let's not forget about my channel reaching 100,000 subscribers.
Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzWZXuW4WQWAuVt7XxrKXlT7RPMlBKwjw
And I introduced you all to my third son, Finn!
youtu.be/x1Uz9zaC4m8
Which was your favorite video of 2018?
Let me know in the comments below!
Related website post: happyfolding.com/reviews-2018_videos
More origami: happyfolding.com
Deadline: December 31st 2018
In celebration of my channel reaching 100.000 subscribers, I'm sharing some Christmas gifts with you. Have a great end of the year 2018, and an even grander 2019!
Prizes (3 of each):
* Prize Option 1:
Hexagonal metal templates by Carmen Sprung: https://www.origamiseitenshop.de/epages/11945962.sf/de_DE/?ObjectPath=/Shops/11945962/Products/AN-201510
* Prize Option 2:
Square metal templates by Edward Holmes
* Prize Option 3:
Book "Origami Tessellations for Everyone" by Ilan Garibi: happyfolding.com/book-garibi-origami_tessellations_for_everyone
My Christmas wish: Feedback on my new food / recipe page, DataYourEat
Website: datayoureat.com
YouTube channel: youtube.com/channel/UCfmrEQc-v9t7uPQ38cFFwnA
For some paper fun:
3D Paper Masks: origamitime.com/collections/3d-paper-model/Mask
Related website post: happyfolding.com/giveaway-christmas_2018
More origami: happyfolding.com
Finished models: 7.5 cm (3 in) high, 5.2 cm (2 1/16 in) wide
This video describes how to fold three fantastic origami models you can use as place cards: a standing Santa and two standing trees, all designed by Francesco Mancini.
Francesco kindly gave me permission to make this video accessible to you.
Diagrams are published in OrigamiUSA's online magazine TheFold: origamiusa.org/thefold/article/diagrams-standing-santa
Also check out Francesco's Flickr stream flickr.com/photos/mancinerie and his YouTube channel youtube.com/user/mancinerie
Videos/playlists featured at the end of the video:
Models by Francesco Mancini: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzWZXuW4WQWACRdtw2cJESlVI5kMejMWV
Christmas and Winter Models: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEEA24D901F18B6ED
Related website post: happyfolding.com/instructions-mancini-standing_santa_and_trees
More origami: happyfolding.com
Paper used in this video: squares with a side length of 15 cm (6 in), kami
Finished models: 7.5 cm (3 in) high, 5.2 cm (2 1/16 in) wide
This video shows how I fold three fantastic origami models you can use as place cards: a standing Santa and two standing trees, all designed by Francesco Mancini.
Francesco kindly gave me permission to make this video accessible to you.
Diagrams are published in OrigamiUSA's online magazine TheFold: origamiusa.org/thefold/article/diagrams-standing-santa
Also check out Francesco's Flickr stream flickr.com/photos/mancinerie and his YouTube channel youtube.com/user/mancinerie
Actual folding time: 7 minutes (including explanations)
Playlist of origami time-lapses: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL82117F49B4970A9E
Music: youtu.be/D_8U2Ws05qc
"Bright Wish" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100377
Artist: http://incompetech.com
Related website post: happyfolding.com/animation-mancini-standing_santa_and_trees
More origami: happyfolding.com
Finished model: maximum width of 5.35 cm (2 1/8 in), height of 2 cm (5/6 in)
This video describes how to fold a fantastic origami Twist Antiprism Box designed by Christiane Bettens.
Christiane kindly gave me permission to make this video accessible to you.
Diagrams are published in OrigamiUSA's online magazine TheFold: origamiusa.org/thefold/article/diagrams-twist-antiprism-box
Also check out Christiane's Flickr album with more antiprism boxes: flickr.com/photos/melisande-origami/albums/72157646815425307
and her website: http://origami-art.org
Videos/playlists featured at the end of the video:
6-Pointed Crown by Christiane Bettens: youtu.be/umZ0ofLV_3g
Boxes and Containers: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCE37436A125110BD
Related website post: happyfolding.com/instructions-bettens-twist_antiprism_box
More origami: happyfolding.com
Paper used in this video: square with a side length of 15 cm (6 in), kami
Finished model: maximum width of 5.35 cm (2 1/8 in), height of 2 cm (5/6 in)
This video shows how I fold a fantastic origami Twist Antiprism Box designed by Christiane Bettens.
Christiane kindly gave me permission to make this video accessible to you.
Diagrams are published in OrigamiUSA's online magazine TheFold: origamiusa.org/thefold/article/diagrams-twist-antiprism-box
Also check out Christiane's Flickr album with more antiprism boxes: flickr.com/photos/melisande-origami/albums/72157646815425307
and her website: http://origami-art.org
Actual folding time: 9 1/2 minutes (including explanations)
Playlist of origami time-lapses: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL82117F49B4970A9E
Music: youtu.be/uvWeq0phxA4
Easy Lemon 30 Second by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200078
Artist: http://incompetech.com
Related website post: happyfolding.com/animation-bettens-twist_antiprism_box
More origami: happyfolding.com
Finished model: diameter of 17 cm (6 3/4 in)
This video shows how to fold a modular origami Petra Star designed by Maria Sinayskaya.
Maria kindly gave me permission to make this video accessible to you.
Also check out Maria's Instagram instagram.com/mariasinayskaya
Flickr stream flickr.com/photos/goorigami
and website http://goorigami.com
Diagrams are published in the BOS Model Collection 2018 Autumn
Playlists featured at the end of the video:
Models by Maria Sinayskaya: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzWZXuW4WQWDLnO9ZoQVXoft0hPOSzWCb
Christmas and Winter Models: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEEA24D901F18B6ED
Related website post: happyfolding.com/instructions-sinayskaya-petra_star
More origami: happyfolding.com
Paper used in this video: 8 rectangles, 15 cm by 7.5 cm (6 in by 3 in), kami from valleyfolder-origami-paper.com
Finished model: diameter of 17 cm (6 3/4 in)
This video shows how I fold a modular origami Petra Star designed by Maria Sinayskaya.
Maria kindly gave me permission to make this video accessible to you.
Also check out Maria's Instagram instagram.com/mariasinayskaya
Flickr stream flickr.com/photos/goorigami
and website http://goorigami.com
Diagrams are published in the BOS Model Collection 2018 Autumn
Actual folding time: 11 minutes (including explanations)
Playlist of origami time-lapses: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL82117F49B4970A9E
Music: youtu.be/uvWeq0phxA4
Easy Lemon 30 Second by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200078
Artist: http://incompetech.com
Related website post: happyfolding.com/animation-sinayskaya-petra_star
More origami: happyfolding.com
Finished Shirt with Tie: 4.35 cm (1 3/4 in) high, 5 cm (2 in) wide
This video describes how to fold a fantastic origami shirt with tie designed by Stefan Delecat. You can fold it from various Euro banknotes, or from half a square.
Stefan kindly gave me permission to make this video accessible to you.
For more of Stefan's work, check out his website http://www.papierfaltkunst.de and his Flickr stream flickr.com/photos/origamicat
Videos featured at the end of the video:
Money Baby Buggy designed by Dominik Meißner: youtu.be/0J38aSOlQIA
USD Umulius Rectangulum by Thoki Yenn: youtu.be/fzjVvfoFsCs
Related website post: happyfolding.com/instructions-delecat-euro_shirt_with_tie
More origami: happyfolding.com
Money used in this video: 10 Euro bill (12.7 cm by 6.7 cm; 5 in by 2 5/8 in)
Finished Shirt with Tie: 4.35 cm (1 3/4 in) high, 5 cm (2 in) wide
This video shows how I fold a fantastic origami shirt with tie designed by Stefan Delecat. You can fold it from various Euro banknotes, or from half a square.
Stefan kindly gave me permission to make this video accessible to you.
For more of Stefan's work, check out his website http://www.papierfaltkunst.de and his Flickr stream flickr.com/photos/origamicat
Actual folding time: 12 minutes (including explanations)
Playlist of origami time-lapses: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL82117F49B4970A9E
Music: youtu.be/eKNUpcpfpxw
Lullabye (Sting) by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)
Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org
Related website post: happyfolding.com/animation-delecat-euro_shirt_with_tie
More origami: happyfolding.com
Finished model: 8 cm (3 1/5 in) tall, 5.2 cm (2 in) wide
This video describes how to fold an origami "Standing Witch" designed by Francesco Mancini. It could also be a wizard with a white beard - especially if you use patterned paper with stars for the robe!
Francesco kindly gave me permission to make this video accessible to you.
Also check out Francesco's Flickr stream flickr.com/photos/mancinerie and his YouTube channel youtube.com/user/mancinerie
Diagrams are published in OrigamiUSA's online magazine, TheFold: origamiusa.org/thefold/article/diagrams-and-video-standing-witch
Playlist of models by Francesco Mancini: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzWZXuW4WQWACRdtw2cJESlVI5kMejMWV
Playlist of Halloween models: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzWZXuW4WQWA7z_Un95D-94yoDqsbFYx8
Related website post: happyfolding.com/instructions-mancini-standing_witch
More origami: happyfolding.com
Paper used in this video: square with a side length of 15 cm (6 in), kami
Finished model: 8 cm (3 1/5 in) tall, 5.2 cm (2 in) wide
This video shows how I fold an origami "Standing Witch" designed by Francesco Mancini. It could also be a wizard with a white beard - especially if you use patterned paper with stars for the robe!
Francesco kindly gave me permission to make this video accessible to you.
Also check out Francesco's Flickr stream flickr.com/photos/mancinerie and his YouTube channel youtube.com/user/mancinerie
Diagrams are published in OrigamiUSA's online magazine, TheFold: origamiusa.org/thefold/article/diagrams-and-video-standing-witch
Actual folding time: 7 minutes (including explanations)
Playlist of origami time-lapses: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL82117F49B4970A9E
Music: youtu.be/QEX9envDd90
Dark Hallway by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=Hallway&Search=Search
Artist: http://incompetech.com
Related website post: happyfolding.com/animation-mancini-standing_witch
More origami: happyfolding.com
Finished model: height of 4.3 cm (1 3/4 in), width of 6.6 cm (2 2/3 in)
Heart-shaped variation: height of 6.2 cm (2 1/2 in)
This video describes how to fold a fantastic origami standing Jack O'Lantern designed by Francesco Mancini, plus some variations. You can even fold a heart-shaped Jack to show your love for Halloween!
Francesco kindly gave me permission to make this video accessible to you.
Diagrams are published in OrigamiUSA's online magazine TheFold: origamiusa.org/thefold/article/diagrams-standing-jack
Also check out Francesco's Flickr stream flickr.com/photos/mancinerie and his YouTube channel youtube.com/user/mancinerie
Playlist of models by Francesco Mancini: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzWZXuW4WQWACRdtw2cJESlVI5kMejMWV
Playlist of Halloween models: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzWZXuW4WQWA7z_Un95D-94yoDqsbFYx8
Related website post: happyfolding.com/instructions-mancini-standing_jack
More origami: happyfolding.com
Paper used in this video: square with a side length of 15 cm (6 in), kami
Finished model: height of 4.3 cm (1 3/4 in), width of 6.6 cm (2 2/3 in)
This video shows how I fold a fantastic origami standing Jack O'Lantern designed by Francesco Mancini, plus some variations.
Francesco kindly gave me permission to make this video accessible to you.
Diagrams are published in OrigamiUSA's online magazine TheFold: origamiusa.org/thefold/article/diagrams-standing-jack
Also check out Francesco's Flickr stream flickr.com/photos/mancinerie and his YouTube channel youtube.com/user/mancinerie
Actual folding time: 7 minutes (including explanations)
Playlist of origami time-lapses: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL82117F49B4970A9E
Music: youtu.be/hgGWmDZQ75s
A Mission - Scoring Action by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100343
Artist: http://incompetech.com
Related website post: happyfolding.com/animation-mancini-standing_jack
More origami: happyfolding.com
Finished model: hexagon with a side length of 5.25 cm (2 1/16 in) and a diameter of 10.5 cm (4 1/8 in)
This video describes how to fold a fantastic origami tessellation called "1-Cube Exercise" designed by Alessandro Beber.
Alessandro kindly gave me permission to make this video accessible to you.
Diagrams are published in "Origami New Worlds" by Alessandro Beber: happyfolding.com/book-beber-origami_new_worlds
Also check out Alessandro's Flickr stream: flickr.com/photos/ale_beber_origami
and Facebook page: facebook.com/AleBeberOrigamiDesign
Playlist of tessellation tutorials: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL13A44D22E042BB7F
Playlist of tessellation basics on a triangle grid: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL32A23402189B88CE
Related website post: happyfolding.com/instructions-beber-1_cube_exercise
More origami: happyfolding.com
Paper used in this video: hexagon with a side length of 10.5 cm (4 1/8 in) and a diameter of 21 cm (8 1/4 in), kami
Finished model: hexagon with a side length of 5.25 cm (2 1/16 in) and a diameter of 10.5 cm (4 1/8 in)
This video shows how I fold a fantastic origami tessellation called "1-Cube Exercise" designed by Alessandro Beber.
Alessandro kindly gave me permission to make this video accessible to you.
Diagrams are published in "Origami New Worlds" by Alessandro Beber: happyfolding.com/book-beber-origami_new_worlds
Also check out Alessandro's Flickr stream: flickr.com/photos/ale_beber_origami
and Facebook page: facebook.com/AleBeberOrigamiDesign
Actual folding time: 1 hour 45 minutes (including explanations)
Playlist of origami time-lapses: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL82117F49B4970A9E
Music: youtu.be/owrhKIN3Y90
Carefree by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400037
Artist: http://incompetech.com
Related website post: happyfolding.com/animation-beber-1_cube_exercise-2018
More origami: happyfolding.com
Thanks to all of you for your ongoing support - from the very first to the latest subscriber, and everyone watching without being subscribed.
Making these videos takes time and effort, but your appreciation makes all the work worth it.
What do you think, will I reach 1 million subscribers eventually and get a gold play button?!
Help me enjoy the journey there by sharing my channel and my website, happyfolding.com , with others. After all, we all need a bit of happy folding in our lives. :)
Tutorial for the YouTube Play Button by Jo Nakashima: youtu.be/CIAhIY9ocKI
Tutorial for the 3D Frame: youtu.be/ptRFVHz_oU0 (I modified it to the ratio I wanted to achieve)
Related website post: happyfolding.com/animation-origami_silver_play_button
More origami: happyfolding.com
Thanks for all your support over the years. Let's continue to enjoy the ride with lots of happy folding.
Related website post: happyfolding.com/vlog-100k_subscribers
More origami: happyfolding.com
Finished model: 10 cm (4 in) long, 5 cm (2 in) high, 3.75 cm (1 1/2 in) deep
This video describes how to fold a fantastic, 3-dimensional origami robin designed by David Brill.
Dave kindly gave me permission to make this video accessible to you.
Diagrams are published on Dave's website: brilliantorigami.com
and in the Origami Tanteidan Magazine #170 (July 2018): http://www.origami.gr.jp/Magazine/Index/169-174-e.html#02
Playlist of tutorials for models designed by David Brill: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzWZXuW4WQWDBkcXlWM7d_QtUYQN6WJJm
Playlist of tutorials for origami animals: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL36D8708FFC30A8F5
Related website post: happyfolding.com/instructions-brill-robin
More origami: happyfolding.com
Paper used in this video: square with a side length of 15 cm (6 in)
Finished model: 10 cm (4 in) long, 5 cm (2 in) high, 3.75 cm (1 1/2 in) deep
This video shows how I fold a fantastic, 3-dimensional origami robin designed by David Brill.
Dave kindly gave me permission to make this video accessible to you.
Diagrams are published on Dave's website: brilliantorigami.com
and in the Origami Tanteidan Magazine #170 (July 2018): http://www.origami.gr.jp/Magazine/Index/169-174-e.html#02
Actual folding time: 20 minutes (including explanations)
Playlist of origami time-lapses: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL82117F49B4970A9E
Music: youtu.be/eKNUpcpfpxw
"Lullabye (Sting)" by Twin Musicom
Lullabye (Sting) by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)
Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org
Related website post: happyfolding.com/animation-brill-robin
More origami: happyfolding.com
Finished model: 7 cm (2 3/4 in) wide, 6.75 cm (2 5/8 in) high, 1.25 cm (1/2 in) deep
This video describes how to fold a fantastic origami monkey head designed by Robin Glynn.
Robin kindly gave me permission to make this video accessible to you.
Diagrams are published in the book "Origami Originals" by Robin Glynn: happyfolding.com/book-glynn-origami_originals
Also check out Robin's website: http://www.origamioriginals.com
and his YouTube channel: youtube.com/channel/UCT8uEsrmvQGvMvERWPKKYdw
Tutorial for Robin Glynn's 6-Pointed Star Box: youtu.be/S_GCOgAhwI8
Related website post: happyfolding.com/instructions-glynn-monkey_head
More origami: happyfolding.com
Paper used in this video: square with a side length of 15 cm (6 in), kami
Finished model: 7 cm (2 3/4 in) wide, 6.75 cm (2 5/8 in) high, 1.25 cm (1/2 in) deep
This video shows how I fold a fantastic origami monkey head designed by Robin Glynn.
Robin kindly gave me permission to make this video accessible to you.
Diagrams are published in the book "Origami Originals" by Robin Glynn: happyfolding.com/book-glynn-origami_originals
Also check out Robin's website: http://www.origamioriginals.com
and his YouTube channel: youtube.com/channel/UCT8uEsrmvQGvMvERWPKKYdw
Actual folding time: 15 minutes (including explanations)
Playlist of origami time-lapses: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL82117F49B4970A9E
Music: youtu.be/yPEVG7YFBeQ
"Morning Walk" by Jingle Punks
Related website post: happyfolding.com/animation-glynn-monkey_head
More origami: happyfolding.com
Finished model: side length of 3.75 cm (1.5 in) in the collapsed state, side length of 7.5 cm (3 in) in the expanded state
This video describes how to fold a fantastic action origami modular called i-Squashahedron designed by David Brill.
Dave kindly gave me permission to make this video accessible to you.
Diagrams are available for download on Dave's website http://www.brilliantorigami.com - also see his blog post, which includes a video with the model in action at brilliantorigami.com/2018/06/23/new-diagrams-i-squash-ahedron
Videos/playlists featured at the end of the video:
Playlist of tutorials for origami models by David Brill: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzWZXuW4WQWDBkcXlWM7d_QtUYQN6WJJm
Playlist of action origami: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzWZXuW4WQWC8kI3CTIqr3eFurWW1Xe54
Related website post: happyfolding.com/instructions-brill-isquashahedron
More origami: happyfolding.com


