Origami Photo Tutorials

Over the years I created quite a lot of origami photo tutorials. Some are stills taken from video, others are photographed specifically as photo tutorials. Eventually more will be added as they become available.

Please use the filter tabs at the top to sort through the tutorials.

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Easy Origami Bow Photo Tutorial
September 23, 2021
Learn how to make an easy origami bow with this step by step photo tutorial. A video tutorial is also available.
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Origami Witches Hat Photo Tutorial
February 16, 2019
Follow this photo tutorial to learn how to make an origami witches hat made with 1 piece of pentagon shaped paper.
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Kirigami Snowflake Photo Tutorial
February 16, 2019
Follow this photo tutorial to learn how to make a pretty snowflake from a square sheet of paper that you fold into a hexagon first.
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Origami Accordion Cover Photo Tutorial
February 16, 2019
Follow this photo tutorial to learn how to make an origami accordion pot cover.
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Origami Photo Frame Corners Photo Tutorial
February 16, 2019
Photo tutorial on how to make useful little triangle corners that can hold photos of any dimension in a row or by themselves.
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Origami Dollar Shirt Photo Tutorial
February 16, 2019
Learn how to fold a cool traditional origami shirt from a dollar note. Follow the step by step photo tutorial. Video tutorial also available.
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Origami Kimono Photo Tutorial
February 16, 2019
Learn how to fold a pretty traditional origami kimono decoration. Follow the step by step photo tutorial.
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Origami Sumo Wrestler Photo Tutorial
February 16, 2019
Follow this photo tutorial to learn how to make a traditional and easy origami sumo wrestler.
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Origami House Photo Tutorial
February 16, 2019
Follow this photo tutorial to learn how to make a traditional and easy origami house.
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Simple Origami Leaf Photo Tutorial
February 16, 2019
Follow this photo tutorial to learn how to make a traditional and easy origami leaf.
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Easy Origami Christmas Tree Photo Tutorial
February 16, 2019
Follow this photo tutorial to learn how to make an easy origami tree. Can be stuck to a card for Christmas.
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Origami Fir Tree Photo Tutorial
February 16, 2019
Follow this photo tutorial to learn how to make a simple traditional origami fir tree, great for Christmas.
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Origami Pinwheel Earrings Photo Tutorial
February 16, 2019
Follow this photo tutorial to learn how to make some pretty little origami squares, make them into earrings, easy to make.
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Origami Bracelet Photo Tutorial
February 16, 2019
Follow this photo tutorial to learn how to make a traditional modular origami bracelet. This method of slotting modules together is easy.
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Origami Sonobe Units Photo Tutorial
February 16, 2019
Follow this photo tutorial to learn how to make Sonobe units which can be attached together to form boxes and other geometric shapes.
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Hexagon From A Square Photo Tutorial
February 16, 2019
Follow this photo tutorial to learn how to get a hexagonal sheet of paper starting with rectangular paper. Useful for many origami models.
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Pentagon From A Square Photo Tutorial
February 16, 2019
Follow this photo tutorial to learn how to make a pentagon shape with a square sheet of paper. A pentagon is used in many origami models.
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Origami Napkin Fan Photo Tutorial
February 16, 2019
Follow this photo tutorial to learn how to make a traditional origami standing fan, great with napkins. Easy to make with 1 sheet of paper.
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Origami Chopstick Holder Napkin Fish Photo Tutorial
February 16, 2019
Follow this photo tutorial to learn how to make a traditional napkin fold, can be used to present chopsticks or cutlery.
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Origami Rose Napkin Photo Tutorial
February 16, 2019
Follow this photo tutorial to learn how to make a pretty rose with a cloth (or paper) napkin, quick and easy to do.
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Origami Lotus Napkin Photo Tutorial
February 16, 2019
Follow this photo tutorial to learn a modification of the traditional origami lotus flower made with a cloth or paper napkin.
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Origami Swan Napkin Photo Tutorial
February 16, 2019
Follow this photo tutorial to learn a modification of the traditional origami swan, made with a napkin.
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Origami Purse Photo Tutorial
February 16, 2019
Follow this step by step photo tutorial on how to make an origami purse that you can actually use.
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Origami Wallet Photo Tutorial
February 16, 2019
Follow this step by step photo tutorial on how to make a variation of a traditional origami wallet.
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Origami Wallet - Tall - Photo Tutorial
February 16, 2019
Follow this step by step photo tutorial on how to make a traditional origami wallet. Easy to make.
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Origami Handbag Photo Tutorial
February 16, 2019
Follow this step by step photo tutorial on how to make a cute traditional origami purse, great for a dolls handbag.
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Origami Naughts & Crosses Game Photo Tutorial
February 16, 2019
Follow this step by step photo tutorial on how to make an easy naughts and crosses game for kids! Also called Tic-tac-toe.
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Origami Samurai Hat Photo Tutorial
February 16, 2019
Follow this step by step photo tutorial on how to make a traditional origami samurai helmet, made with square paper.
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Origami Pinwheel Photo Tutorial
February 16, 2019
Follow this step by step photo tutorial on how to make a traditional origami pinwheel and how to make one that spins.
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Origami Menko Cards Photo Tutorial
February 16, 2019
Make traditional origami Menko Cards. This is the flipping card game from "Squid Game", a popular Korean series.
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Origami Fortune Teller Photo Tutorial
February 16, 2019
Follow this step by step photo tutorial on how to make a traditional origami fortune teller & how to use it. Use upside-down to serve snacks.
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Origami Finger Puppets Photo Tutorial
February 16, 2019
Follow this step by step photo tutorial on how to make an origami finger puppet. You can turn these puppets into a cat, fox, dog, bear, rabbit and more.
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Origami Water Balloon Photo Tutorial
February 16, 2019
Fold the traditional origami water bomb Great to string up or make little presents by wrapping with ribbon. Step by step photo tutorial.
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Origami Pinwheel Tato Photo Tutorial
February 16, 2019
Learn how to fold a traditional origami "Tato" or coin pouch with a pinwheel on the front. Step by step photo tutorial.
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Origami Small Square Tato Photo Tutorial
February 16, 2019
Learn how to fold the traditional origami "Tato" or coin purse, this one has a small square in the middle.
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Origami Ninja Star Photo Tutorial
February 16, 2019
Learn how to fold the traditional origami ninja star with this step by step photo tutorial. A modular origami star. Easy to make.
Origami Photo Tutorials via @paper_kawaii
Origami 5 Point Star Photo Tutorial
January 25, 2019
Follow this step by step photo tutorial to learn how to make a simple five sided origami star using a single sheet of square paper.
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Origami Square Letterfold Photo Tutorial
January 25, 2019
Follow this step by step photo tutorial to learn how to make a simple traditional origami letterfold made with rectangular paper.
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Origami Hexagonal Letterfold Photo Tutorial
January 25, 2019
A nifty hexagonal origami letterfold made with 1 sheet of rectangular paper. It's easy to make following this step by step photo tutorial.
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Origami Love Knot Letterfold Photo Tutorial
January 25, 2019
A traditional origami love knot letterfold. Fold your note up and give to a friend, or secure it on a branch to make a wish at Tanabata.
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Mini Origami Pot Plants Tutorial - Make Paper Houseplants via @paper_kawaii
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Origami Accordion Easter Egg Tutorial via @paper_kawaii
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Origami Christmas Tree Envelope Tutorial & Gift Book via @paper_kawaii
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These easy origami envelopes or pockets are perfect to write Xmas messages or give money, gift cards or even tea. No glue required.
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Origami Christmas Tree Tutorial - Accordion Folding via @paper_kawaii
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Origami Pumpkin Box Tutorial via @paper_kawaii
Origami Pumpkin Box Tutorial
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2 Sided Origami Pinwheel Tutorial via @paper_kawaii
2 Sided Origami Pinwheel Tutorial
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How to make a special origami pinwheel with a pinwheel on both sides. It will spin in both directions. Made from 1 sheet of square paper.
Origami Stacking Spice Boxes Tutorial via @paper_kawaii
Origami Stacking Spice Boxes Tutorial
August 15, 2019
Learn how to make a set of stackable origami boxes. These square origami boxes are made from 1 sheet of paper, no glue is required.
Origami Honeycomb Box Tutorial - Round Divider via @paper_kawaii
Origami Honeycomb Box Tutorial - Round Divider
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Octagonal Origami Gift Box Tutorial via @paper_kawaii
Octagonal Origami Gift Box Tutorial
June 28, 2019
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Origami Hexagonal Gift Box Tutorial via @paper_kawaii
Origami Hexagonal Gift Box Tutorial
June 20, 2019
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June 15, 2019
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Origami Easter Egg Gift Box Tutorial via @paper_kawaii
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Origami Pokeball Box Tutorial via @paper_kawaii
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Jennifer Ford
Jennifer Ford
2 years ago

Hi, is this easy for a 7 year old to learn? I see all the origami shapes that you provide are very nice and unique. My child may be interested and can learn about it. Thank you for sharing this good origami thing.

Last edited 1 year ago by Chrissy
A. Nonny Mouse
A. Nonny Mouse
2 years ago
Reply to  Jennifer Ford

some/ most are kinda hard, but the letterfolds are ok.

maria.v
maria.v
2 years ago

legal os origamis

Neha Mushtaque
Neha Mushtaque
2 years ago

Hello! I was looking for something to make for my mothers birthday. Any suggestions?

Zayna
Zayna
2 years ago
Reply to  Neha Mushtaque

Make a cactus

SUS
SUS
1 year ago
Reply to  Neha Mushtaque

a cake and 5 billion dollars it will blow her mind away trust.

Hannah
Hannah
4 years ago

Hello There!

Anonymous
Anonymous
4 years ago
Reply to  Hannah

Hi!

girlwhosebored
girlwhosebored
3 months ago
Reply to  Anonymous

🙂

girlwhosebored
girlwhosebored
3 months ago
Reply to  Hannah

helloooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

jamie
jamie
4 years ago

I LOVE THESE, they are great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

sincere chan
sincere chan
5 years ago

you have a very nice website and i love the free stuffs. all the tutorials are very well detailed. an the origami paper is filled with color(colour if your out side us).

Yul
Yul
5 years ago

Could you please give us more photo tutorials?

Edson Ford
Edson Ford
5 years ago
Reply to  Yul

I agree ☝️

Alex
Alex
5 years ago
Reply to  Yul

I live in China where youtube is blocked, so it’s a hassle finding origami tutorials. More photo tutorials would certainly help 😀

Natalie
Natalie
4 years ago
Reply to  Alex

YouTube is blocked in some countries!!!???

Wan
Wan
4 years ago
Reply to  Natalie

Ya

Natalie
Natalie
4 years ago
Reply to  Wan

Whoa I didn’t know that!

A. Nonny Mouse
A. Nonny Mouse
2 years ago
Reply to  Natalie

the more you know….

girlwhosebored
girlwhosebored
3 months ago
Reply to  Natalie

Huh? its almost like you’ve never taken a step outside of the western hemisphere

Random dude
Random dude
4 years ago
Reply to  Alex

What about vpn

Faith
Faith
3 years ago
Reply to  Alex

I’ve always wanted to visit China I mean I know late reply and now with the Coronavirus, but I still want to visit China after it passes. 🙂

girlwhosebored
girlwhosebored
3 months ago
Reply to  Faith

me too

girlwhosebored
girlwhosebored
3 months ago
Reply to  Alex

🙂

amaris v rosado
amaris v rosado
4 years ago
Reply to  Yul

you should try the house ,and put the parer tree next to it ,and put on a plate ,like if it was a show and tell! i sold mines for a dollar . ???

Ishita Bhargava
Ishita Bhargava
2 years ago
Reply to  Yul

Same. YouTube doesn’t work for me.

A. Nonny Mouse
A. Nonny Mouse
2 years ago
Reply to  Yul

the videos are so much easier though!

girlwhosebored
girlwhosebored
3 months ago
Reply to  Yul

yess, those are super helpful

Harley Quinn
Harley Quinn
5 years ago

I think you should try to make and post an origami clover.

Madeleine
Madeleine
5 years ago

Hi Chrissy – I have been trying to make the 3D elephant you have, but I keep getting caught on section 8 where it tells us to pinch the diagonal. At one point I thought I had it figured out but then none of the other steps worked out really well. Is there any chance you might be able to make a video for this tutorial? I have been struggling with this one for about a week now! ?

Madeleine
Madeleine
5 years ago
Reply to  Chrissy

Thank you so much!!

LA
LA
2 years ago
Reply to  Madeleine

sad

A. Nonny Mouse
A. Nonny Mouse
2 years ago
Reply to  LA

oh hush. not everone is good at everything.

girlwhosebored
girlwhosebored
3 months ago
Reply to  A. Nonny Mouse

I wish 🙁

anomynous
anomynous
5 years ago

i cant figure out step 14 in the inflatable star decoration.

anomynous
anomynous
5 years ago
Reply to  anomynous

nevermind. I get it now

hunter
hunter
3 years ago
Reply to  anomynous

oof -.-

girl
girl
3 years ago
Reply to  hunter

chrissy! can you return my emails? i wanna show u what i made. 😛

D: D: D: D: D:

girlwhosebored
girlwhosebored
3 months ago
Reply to  hunter

Ha

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