Origami as a hobby

You probably have seen origami without really realizing what it is. Today, origami is a hobby for all ages and has experienced many other art forms for many centuries. Origami is a Japanese word for folded paper, ORI means folding, and KAMI means paper. The two combine to form ' origami'.

As early as the 19th century, people realized that origami was a perfect hobby for children because it taught hand/eye coordination and concentration. This is an art form that has been passed from parent to child for generations. Many children learn origami as a hobby at school, and some children even extend this craft to their adult life.

Origami only involves folding paper to create a form. Birds, fish, puppets, shapes, toys, animals and masks are just one-off learning models.

Origami pieces can vary in size and design; from folded boxes to small, delicate creatures. This is easy to learn, and most people find it a pleasant pastime. Origami folding guides and special papers are now available for purchase in many stores. These books show the basic folding of origami and introduce many shapes.

Most origami sheets use only one uncut square paper. You can use origami purchased at the store, or you can cut a square from plain paper. When folding origami, it's important to remember to fold as accurately as possible; fold your fingers down the creases to flatten them to make crisp wrinkles.

The origami instructions contain symbols that accurately represent how to create a fold. There are keys to explain symbols in the origami teaching book. It can be slightly different from one book to another, but basically, all instructions have a standard set of symbols. Once you are familiar with and familiar with basic folding and symbols, you can successfully complete all types of origami works.

The more accurate and accurate the folding, the better the finished product. For best results, work on a flat, hard surface. When you first start folding, first fold loosely and make sure all corners and edges are exactly aligned. After the paper is exactly aligned, fix the paper tightly on the fold and move your finger toward the paper until the fold is formed. Make the folds cleaner and move your nails down the fold edge you made.

Common symbols used in origami:
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dotted line. A fold called "Valley Folding" that means folding the top of the paper to you.
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2. Dash dash. Representing ' mountain pleats' means folding the paper away from you.
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3. Single line arrow. Fold the paper in the direction of the arrow.
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4. Double line arrows. Fold the paper in the direction of the arrow and then unfold the paper. 5. Double-headed arrows. This is another symbol, which means folding the paper and then expanding it.
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6. Arrow ring center. Turn the paper over to the other side.

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