Easy Origami Folding Instructions

Summary: Origami, a form of visual representation defined by the folding of paper, originated in Japan in the 1600s. Since then, this ancient art has become a popular hobby for many around the globe. Western societies have been practicing origami since the early 1900s, but did you know that the first published origami book, Hiden Senbazuru Orikata (which translated to English means Secret of 1,000 Cranes Origami), was published in 1797?

Origami is regarded as a complicated and delicate art form, but in this free how-to video clip series, our expert will give step-by-step easy origami instructions on how to fold paper. Our expert will show you how to make paper flowers, how to fold paper into a cup, how to make an origami bat and even how to make an envelope. These free video clips are useful guides for beginners and for those more advanced in the art of origami.