Origami Unfold

Origami Unfold Hi Reader, The past few days were a little tough. My son wasn’t feeling well and needed lots of attention, which meant there wasn’t much quiet time left in the day. But each night, once he drifted off to sleep, I’d make myself a cup of tea, sit down, and start folding. Just me, the paper, and a quiet moment away from screens and the rush of the day. That’s what I love most about origami. No matter how busy or noisy life gets, it always brings me back to a peaceful place. And...

Origami Unfold Hi Reader, After several emails promoting our amazing origami membership (and I promise, my opinion is totally unbiased! 😉), I didn’t forget you. I’m back with an avalanche of Halloween origami (and this is only part one!). All four models are easy to fold, and honestly, I can’t say witch one is my favorite 🧙♀️ This month, Francesco Mancini joins our growing list of partner artists with two Witch Hat designs. You’ll also find Nicolas Terry’s Jack-o’-Lantern and Sébastien...

Origami Unfold Hi Reader, August marks two years since we (Flo & I) took over Origami.me from Peter Saydak. What began as a project to breathe life back into an abandoned site has unfolded into an unexpected adventure. Along the way, we’ve grown close to this remarkable community of generous artists, welcoming folders, and the incredible art that binds us all together. Today, we’re grateful to be building Origami.me alongside so many talented creators, and proud to share part of our success...

Origami Rewind Hi Reader, When I first saw Caleb Witte’s giraffe, I thought, “That’s it, the giraffe I’ve been looking for all this time.” Designing a good giraffe is no small feat. It's a tricky animal to capture in paper, especially if you want something that looks graceful and is still accessible to fold. Caleb’s model checks all the boxes: it looks clean and elegant, and quite beginner-friendly... except for one tricky sink fold. Fortunately, our talented artist and diagrammer Jimena...

Origami Unfold Hi Reader, It’s been a little while since we last connected! We’ve been busy preparing exciting things for 2025, but with Valentine’s Day just around the corner, I couldn’t wait to share some heart-filled folds to spark your creativity. This time, we’ve got four charming models for you. Start with a simple origami heart, or challenge yourself with the elegant winged heart by Francis Ow. Feeling playful? Try Nick Robinson’s heart card or his fun kiss-kiss lips, both perfect for...