Shiori ningyo – directly translated as “big sister doll” – is a popular form of paper craft in Japan. This Japanese doll motif can often be found on bookmarks, cards, and charms. It is commonly made using chiyogami or washi paper. Unlike traditional origami, shiori ningyo does involve non-traditional supplies such as glue, tape, and scissors.

Another stunning design by Robert Lang.

Robert Lang took origami into a more theoretical route, a physicists that aims to study the science of origami. The mathematics of origami can be said to be attractive, and it is this attraction that drove Robert Lang to create several of his models, so much so that the above origami is folded from instructions… Continue reading Weekly FOLD: Lizard

Toshikazu Kawasaki, as clued in by his name, is famous for the creation of flowers, namely the Kawasaki rose. He utilizes the technique of a twist fold, which allows the pedals to stand up. This method is now used in numerous rose models to achieve the same three dimensional effect. His models are known to… Continue reading Weekly FOLD: Frog and Tadpoles

Squirrel as designed by Michael G. LaFosse, award winning origamist, and the founder the Origamido Studio. He was involved in origami for 40 years, 30 of which involved teaching. His early inspirations came from seashells, and now he’s studying biology of animal and plants in the pursuit of recreating them all in paper. The instruction… Continue reading Weekly Fold: Squirrel